Linux Community Magazine

Virus infections are common place on the internet. The virtual world has a myriad of various forms of malware programs. The victims of such contamination are especially those who like to download materials from the internet. People should avoid sites that they are not used to since they can are breeding grounds for various forms of malware. The most important thing to keep in mind is that even the best antivirus programs can't protect the computer system from certain viruses.It's very important to know where to download information and the sites that should be no-go zones. There are assured tips that people can use when downloading information from the internet. These tips are helpful pointers in protecting a PC from virus infections.Firstly, the most important precautionary measure is to avoid e-mails that are from suspicious senders. People should not open e-mails that are questionable. Advice should be sought from more informed parties before opening such emails. The mo st common infections occur when people open mails from unfamiliar senders without being distrustful of their motives.If there is a need to download certain programs, they should be obtained from websites that are trusted and are the direct owners of the programs. Downloading software cracks and key gens is also another common means of PC virus infection. It's recommended to buy clean and genuine applications from trusted vendors. This will save one a lot from virus losses instead of going for second strings that snap easily.To get full protection from viruses, the right software should be used. The most suitable antivirus program varies with each machine. If the PC is mostly used to browse, the virus protection agent should have an internet security feature. The antivirus used should be designed for the particular purpose of the machine. There are virus defense agencies that are specifically designed for scanning e-mails while there are those that are meant to remove Trojan worms from computers.The next tip involves not using software from sources that are unknown. Commercially sold antivirus programs available in DVDs should be a wise alternative. These genuine applications can also be sent through flash or via an email attachment from the manufacturers. Certain measures should be taken even when the best antivirus program is installed in a computer. People who store their precious information in a computer instead of an external hard drive or any other external storage means they should have an operating system that has more security features. Windows is one such operating system because the numbers of antivirus programs that are compatible with it are many. However, the major reason why the operating system has so many compatible programs is that it is a target for most viruses. If one is not sure about the program that is most effective in protecting a computer system against downloadable viruses, they should use Mac or Linux.In case there is suspicion of a known virus infection, the user should research on the malware on the web so that they get as much information as possible on how to eliminate the malicious software and :protect a PC from viruses. There could be a number of people who may have been affected by the same virus and provided a solution for its eradication.