Dental PCs very own Chris Cayll provided these tips and tricks to help avoid getting viruses!
5 Tips on How to Avoid Getting a Virus
- Try to Avoid Clicking on Random Ads and Links
- There are many forms of click bait banner ads and popups that are specifically designed to grab your attention and push you to click. Â Since browsers are more protected then they used to be, the main way to get your computer infected is if you click and open that portal.
- Don't Be Fooled by the Popups
- Some of the most successful popups on the internet are implemented and designed to copy the users anti-virus interface.  The goal of these popups is to trick the user into thinking they have a virus, and the second you click on the popup the adware is installed.
- Use a Modern Browser
- Browsers such as Internet Explorer and Netscape are outdated and could leave you exposed to more security risks. Â Try using an updated browser such as Chrome or Mozilla FireFox.
- Keep your Cache Cleared
- When you browse websites there is information stored in your browser's cache, and this is the same with popups. Â If you don't clear your cache, the information remains, allowing for the popup to continuously reappear.
- Avoid Going to Sites You Shouldn't Be Going To
- Since viruses are illegal, the best way for them to thrive is through illegal websites. Â Sites that let you download copyrighted material and sites where you can file share with unknown sources is the quickest way to find yourself with a virus. Â It will be a lot easier to avoid infection if you take necessary protocol and only download content from trusted providers.
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