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How to protect your computer from malicious programs

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How to protect your computer from malicious programs

One of the biggest dangers that we face is malicious programs that can cause enormous damage to an unprotected computer. Today we have a large number of different malware viruses, worms, spyware, ransomware... In addition to their diversity, there are various ways in which to reach an unprotected computer.

What is a virus?

A virus is considered to be a hidden malicious computer program that is a function of intentionally interfering with and/or changing the operation of a computer without the permission or knowledge of the user.

Read more at the link: What is a computer virus and how to protect your computer from viruses

 

What is ransomware?

Ransomware is a type of malicious program or code that hijacks and encrypts the victim's files, only for the attacker to extort money in exchange for a key to decrypt the code.

Learn how to protect yourself from ransomware: Ransomware prevention best practices

 

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