We have all heard the words virus when talking about our computers and that we don’t want to get a virus on our system. But do you truly understand what a virus is and how it works on your computer? Before we talk about the need to have antivirus software, we need to understand what a virus is and how it works.
A virus is an unwanted program that is added to your computer without your knowledge. It can change and spread without you knowing and without you doing anything. The virus will perform unwanted and malicious actions that will spread to your computer.
Do you go out and leave your front door open?
If your computer system does not have antivirus software, then you are leaving your computer wide open for everyone. If you leave your door open you are inviting unwanted intruders and burglars into your home. By not having the antivirus software on your computer is open to viruses to the system. Think of the antiviruses software as the security system. The antivirus software will guard your computer against all malicious viruses.
Do you wonder what harm can a virus do to my computer?
If your computer is attacked by a virus, it can do many different things to your computer.
Damage or delete files
Slow your computer down
Frequent computer crashes
Reformat the hard disk
Loss of Data
Inability to perform any task on the computer or even the internet.
What the antivirus software will do for you?
Protection against viruses and the transmission of viruses.
It will look for all potential viruses and then it will remove the virus.
Most times this is done before the virus can do any harm to your computer or files
Not only can it affect your computer but it can also affect your family and friends’ computers.
Block Ads and Spam
One way that you receive viruses is with Pop-up ads and spam websites, they are the most used gateways to infect your computer.
Defense from data thieves and hackers
Hackers can use malware or virus programs to access your computer without your knowledge.
Antivirus software provides full-proof protection against hackers.
Protect your removable devices
Think of all the times that you moved data to a flash drive and gave it to a friend or used it on another computer. By doing this you are spreading the virus.
Having antivirus software will make sure that no virus is transferred.
Protect your files and data
Antivirus software will keep an eye on the files that you have on your system.
One infected file can affect your whole system.
Firewall from spyware and phishing attacks.
Antivirus Software will help you when you are download files from external networks.
Password Protection
Your passwords can be stolen from your computer by hackers.
Some will add a password manager to go with your antivirus software.
Save money
Spending a little on Antivirus software will save you time and money later.
Can I go without antivirus software?
Like everything in life, we can go unprotected, but you will have fewer problems if you are protected from something that can come along. In some ways, you will find that by paying a little for the antivirus software you will decrease the need to have your computer repaired. A little prevention will go a long way to making your life easier.