Update antivirus software to ensure maximum protection from hackers

The antivirus programs we recommend will protect your computer against most virus and Trojan attacks by hackers. In fact, if you also manage any sized network, you will probably want a software package that scans, updates and administers all the computers that are connected to your network.. This maximizes the protection every PC and Mac gets from any unwanted online problems while minimizing the time it takes you to oversee each one equally.

But sadly, like an expired vaccination, any virus protection is useless against infection unless you keep it up to date. There are literally new viruses and Trojans built by Dr. Frankensteins every day. If you don't update your antivirus data files regularly, you are vulnerable to the latest infectious ‘disease.’ Even consider a antivirus alert subscription to automate the notification process to be constantly protected.

Regular Updates keep your Computer Virus Free

Beyond regular software updates YOU are your antivirus vendor, there are common sense practices that you and everyone in your family and company should follow to keep your computer(s) healthy and virus-free: 

1) Scan all floppies with anti-virus software (from any source other than yourself) before launching any applications or documents;

2) Download files from trusted sources only (be wary of eGreetings, attachments and any unknown files);

3) Scan all downloads with anti-virus software before launching;

4) Do not open any email attachments from people that you do not know, be careful even with attachments from friends, family or co-workers – if in doubt call or ask them about the file before launching it;

5) And finally, . Scan all email attachments before launching.