Three main types of computer viruses.

• A true Virus: a program that attempts to cripple your computer by “infecting” key files and spreading itself on to others. It might change critical files or perform unwanted functions like erasing your hard drive.
• A Trojan Horse will leave your computer accessible for other people to use (a common Trojan Horse is Back Orifice). Once a Trojan Horse is installed it may “bounce” through your machine as a way to cover its tracks and do other damage. A Trojan Horse gives the hacker access to all the information stored on your hard drive, so he can read your files & personal information, or use your pc to store data, send email, etc.
• A Worm will travel from system to system, gather information and send it on, also doing collateral damage along the way.

How you can avoid these viruses.

Below are a few simple steps to help you avoid receiving a virus:

• Do not open an email attachment if you do not know the sender, or the message text or attachment name seems odd.
• Scan all attachments and files you receive with an frequently updated anti-virus program.
• Do not download from sites you are unfamiliar with or sites that may be questionable.

Have a virus free day…..