Re: Tips to fix a zombie PC
Here are some tips to see if your computer is infected and remedy the problem. How to save your computer
- Install anti-virus and anti spyware software from a trusted source. Anti-malware software scans and monitors your computer for known viruses and spyware. If you find something, this software will warn and help you is to take the necessary measures.
- Keep all software up to date regularly install updates for all your software and sign up for automatic updates if possible.
- Use strong passwords and keep them secret. Use our password-checking program, the security of your password to identify down.
- Never turn off the firewall. A firewall is a protective barrier between your computer and the Internet. If you disable the firewall just for a minute, it increases the risk that your PC is infected with malicious software.
- Take advantage of flash drives with care. By connecting a flash drive (memory stick) to an infected computer can take the drive and, in consequence, damage your computer.
Do not be tempted to download malicious software.
- Cyber criminals can take your computer into a botnet in the following ways:
- Through the integration of malicious software downloads that you hold for images or movies, or links that you click in e-mail or instant messaging (IM) messages, or through a social network.
- Or some prompt shows your computer affected by false virus alarms, get to click a button or a link.
This is what you should do
- Keep up your operating system, antivirus and antispyware
- Download a free firewall or enable Windows
- Enable the firewall in your router to prevent intrusions
- Use a secure browser and follow these recommendations
- Disconnect the computer from the Internet when you're not using
Ask yourself this 100 times
Your antivirus is it really on?
- Is it updated?
- Run an online scans in your entire computer.
- run an online scan
Your firewall
- Do you have a firewall?
- Is it set correctly?
Your operating system
- Do you have automatic updates for Windows?
- Do you secure Windows by opting for Service Packs?
For your internet browsing.
- Do not download any suspicious files and to refuse cookies issues
- Equip yourself with an anti-spyware software