Tag: Malware

Microsoft Security Essentials (Antivirus)

       If you’re running Windows you’re going to want to run up-to-date antivirus software. There is no need to pay for antivirus anymore because Microsoft Security Essentials is free if you have a genuine copy of Windows (not pirated). It protects against viruses, spyware, and other malware without being a resource hog in return not killing system performance like many other anti-virus’. No anti-virus software is fool-proof so you will still have to browse safely and make sure to run Windows updates, which Microsoft Security Essentials is integrated into. Once MSE is installed it will reside in the system tray in the bottom right hand corner of your task-bar; make sure to keep an eye out for the little castle looking icon and if it’s orange or red, it needs attention.


The download page can be found here: http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/mse.aspx

WOT: Web Of Trust

    I recently came across a browser add-on called WOT. This application is great for increasing security in your daily web browsing. The application alerts you when you come across an insecure or untrustworthy site. Most notably, it blocks your browser from loading un-wanted pages and pop-ups in return, preventing malware from accessing your machine. 
   
    
    WOT works for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Internet Explorer and is available for download here: https://www.mywot.com/en/download  You don’t have to register in order to use the add-on however, select a setting after installation (basic is recommended).