One of the hazards of using a computer online today is the danger of infestation with a variety of malware, viruses, trojan horses, spyware, zombieware, worms, loggers, dialers – no matter what you're infected with, it carries the dangers of:
- Reduced performance
- Unwanted emailing
- Damage to your data, or even to your bios (which means your computer is toast)
- Theft of your data, up to and including all your personal information
When malware is released in a large network, the results can be even worse, with mass infections causing shutdowns of entire systems, theft of corporate data, and revenue loss that can rise into the millions.
Fortunately, a few free programs and sensible use of your computer can prevent these nasty things from happening to your computer.
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