The Tactics Of Viruses
Not every virus is out to destroy your computer. Although, most of them are on your computer performing malicious acts, like planting themselves in your files. Then there are other viruses that wreak havoc as soon as a code is executed (when you open a certain program).
Where Do Viruses Come From?
The most common ways for viruses to spread are through email and text message attachments, internet file downloads, and social media scam links. You’ll typically encounter them when surfing the web on your device, and attempting to download a file like a document or a computer software off of an untrusted website.
How Do They Attach Themselves To Files?
When a virus reaches your computer, odds are it came from a source you trusted, like a co-worker, or a regular client. Thats because viruses have the ability to attach to files and spread across trusted sources. They manage to implement their code into document files, photo files, and software files. Once that file is opened, the virus could begin doing the same thing on your computer.
Why Are They Spread?
Once a virus has been rooted into your computer, its true task may be difficult to identify. Computer viruses have been observed to leak any data that may reside on the computer. This data can include precious files like your patients health & billing information, which can cause a massive loss for a company. Viruses can also allow remote access to intruders, and destroy commonly used software at your practice.
How Can You Prevent This From Happening?
The first thing we recommend here at Savage Consulting is installing anti-virus software on your computer, like Avast or Malwarebytes. Using this anti-virus software, you can scan every file you download on your computer. If the anti-virus determines the file is infected, it will be immediately quarantined, and it will not wreak havoc on your device.
Do you need help protecting your business from viruses? Reach out to us here at Savage Consulting today! We can help you get a thorough virus scan and removal done, and get your entire office set up with proper anti-virus software.
