Malware is malicious software which can be introduced to your computer in the form of a worm, virus, logic bomb, Trojan horse, rootkit, or spyware.

Most of us live either all day or most of our day connected to the internet, which is what makes protecting your devices and data from malware so important. If you are not exactly a tech geek, and aren’t even quite sure what malware consists of, do not worry. At Working Nets, we can help. Malware is malicious software which can be introduced to your computer in the form of a worm, virus, logic bomb, Trojan horse, rootkit, or spyware. Here are 3 malware threats you should know about.

The FBI Virus (aka FBI Moneypack scam)

 

This aggressive malware presents itself as a fake official FBI alert. It claims that your computer is blocked due to Copyright and Related Rights Law violation. This virus locks down your system and tries to trick you into paying scammers $200 to unlock your PC. It can actually be removed using step by step instructions. Do not pay the scammers or hackers under any circumstances.

 

The Firefox Redirect Virus  

 

Watch out for this malicious malware if you use Firefox. It redirects your Firefox browser to unwanted sites and tries to change your browser settings to trick you into loading malicious websites by altering search engine results.

 

Sirefef  (aka ZeroAccess)

 

This virus uses stealth to hide its presence in your system as it disables your security features and antivirus software, such as Windows Defender and Windows Firewall. You can become infected with it when downloading pirated software or programs that promote piracy, such as cracks and keygens. It sends your personal, private, and sensitive information to remote hosts for their own purposes.

 

Allow Working Nets To Be Of Cyber Service To You

 

At Working Nets, we know that handling the cyber security for a business while actually keeping that business running can seem impossible, especially in the daunting face of cyber-attacks against much larger businesses. Outsourcing your IT can give you peace of mind and allow you to take care of the things that are important for your company. Working Nets is a Maryland-based IT Service and Security company that services small businesses nationwide. We’re always on top of emerging cyber security trends and threats so you don’t have to be.

To talk to someone about managed IT for your business, give us a call at (443) 992-7394. We’d be happy to assist you with your professional business networking needs.

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