How did I get infected by a virus ?
Lee | Uncategorized | June 21st, 2008
You can get infected by a virus is many ways, and you should always try to find out where the virus was located this will help you understand how you became infected and put measures in place to stop it the next time.
Email:
The most popular computer viruses have spread by email they usually come in the form of an attachment and when it is opened infects your computer and forwards itself onto all users in your address book
File Downloads:
This is becoming an increasingly popular way to infect users with viruses and spyware, usually disguising themselves as popular mp3’s, movies, software and even images can be viruses.
Malicious Website:
Websites can install things directly onto your computer through your browser, these can be anything from dialers to viruses that spawn popups or even ones that silently take control of your computer.
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