Malware

Malware is a general Term for any type of “malicious software” that’s designed to do damage or do other unwanted actions on your device without your knowledge

• Malware is a threat for Computer, Macs devices, Mobile devices and Smart devices.
• An Antivirus software or malware scanner will help you to stay safe online.

Tip 1: Install an antivirus software or malware scanner on all your smart devices to protect them from malicious software.

What constitutes Malware?

• The term malware includes:
  • Adware,
  • Spyware,
  • Viruses,
  • Botnets,
  • Trojans,
  • Worms,
  • Phishing,
  • Rootkits
  • Ransomware etc.

An Antivirus software Malware scanner will protect your devices from malware.

Tip 2: Only install antivirus software or malware scanners from known and trusted software vendors.

Antivirus Configuration & settings

•  Activate your privacy settings
• Keep your anti-malware software always enabled.
• Update your antivirus software or malware scanner on a regular basis.
• Scan your systems for malicious software on a regular basis.

Tip 3:  Turn on automatic updates and make sure that your antivirus software or malware scanner is set to run regular scans.

Real-time protection

• Protect your devices in real-time to avoid infection between scans.
• Real- time protection will scan any file that is being accessed, used or copied in real-time

Tip 4: Enable and keep real-time protection always active if possible.

Use security suites

• Internet security Suites:
  Includes all the basic features of the Antivirus software plus additional features like:  Firewall, Webcam and microphone protection and VPN

• Total security suites:
  Includes all the features of Internet security suite plus additional features like: advanced parental controls, protection against zero-day attacks, Ransomware protection, system performance optimizer, and more

Tip 5: Obtain a total security suite which protects the smart devices against Malware, Monitor System performance and protect your Privacy while online.