How does Downloader.Generic8.UGU get into the system

[Caiden]

I am using Windows Vista operating system and my browser is Mozilla Firefox. When I surf the internet, I keep getting the alerts that Downloader.Generic8.UGU has entered into my system. The Avast antivirus that I have installed in my system helps me to get rid of the infection. But the main problem is that i do not know how does Downloader.Generic8.UGU get into the system. If anyone has any idea about the solution for preventing the infection from entering the system, kindly provide the suitable information.

[Milton.J]

Use a firewall in your system if you are not having the idea about how Downloader.Generic8.UGU gets into the system. The steps to enable the firewall in your system are as follows:

1. First, click on Start
2. Then, go to Control Panel.
3. Now, select Security.
4. There, click on Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
5. Here, select On.
6. Lastly, click OK.

[Shen]

Avoid downloading pirated softwares to prevent Downloader.Generic8.UGU and other such infections from getting into the system. The attackers embed the infections along with the pirated softwares, since they know that many users will be attracted to such an attack. You cannot make out which softwares are having infections and which are not. So, it is better to not install such pirated softwares.

[Spyrus]

Get the latest computer updates if Downloader.Generic8.UGU gets into the system and here is how you can go about it:

• Click on Start
• After that, go to Control Panel.
• There, select System and Maintenance.
• Now, click on Windows Updates.
• Select a setting here. The recommended setting, that is the automatic Updates needs to be selected.

[Steve123]

I suggest you to keep the Windows user account protected with strong password. So, even if Downloader.Generic8.UGU gets into the system, it would not able to help the attacker to give the information with the help of which he can gain entry into the system. I advice you to use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols for your password. This is a very good method that can be used against the infections from stealing information from the system.

[Zachary]

If Downloader.Generic8.UGU gets into the system, then use the following tips to prevent infections:

1. Use up-to-date antivirus software.
2. Use caution when opening attachments.
3. Use caution when accepting file transfers.
4. Use caution when clicking on links to web pages.
5. Protect yourself against social engineering attacks.