What is Malware Detection

Posted by alvina on November 30th, 2017

Malware. It’s a pet name for malicious ware and used to cover many different types of software used to make your cyber world a nightmare. You may have heard them by other names; spyware, viruses, worms, adware, they all boil down to the same thing. In short, it’s a software that goes against what you want.

There are many forms of this malware, some to block or prevent you from doing something, some to steal information, some to hack into various accounts and otherwise protected sites and some are designed to spy on you, by reading or listening to what you may assume was private.

If you suspect your computer may have been infected or just want to be extra safe about it. There are malware detection tools you can get, many are free and available online. You do need to be sure what you are downloading is, in fact, not more malware. If you are not sure, don't download. You can also take your computer into a reputable computer service shop to get a professional to find it. They can recommend ways and tools for prevention, too.

Malware prevention, this is a system designed to stop the malware from attacking or even getting in. These again can be found online, many free for downloading. But if you are unsure, always ask a professional or even your friends or family. You can always consult the IT team at your workplace for information. There is, however, plenty of information available online and it is constantly being updated.

For added security, you may want to consider malware protector. This is a system loaded with tools to keep your computer safe. It will run scans for malware detection and find any malicious software gathering information or other data. These can be found online or can be installed by a professional at any computer repair shop. There are many brand names available, most of them are upgraded on a nearly daily basis and suitable for whatever brand of computer you have.

Your cyber safety is important and it doesn't matter if it’s your home computer or a roomful of business computers, malware is a very real threat to your private information. Learn all you can.