By Mihail BlegeanuAffordable Computer Repair, Inc.

MALWARERECOGNIZE, AVOID, REMOVE

Introduction How do we get malware? How can you tell if you are infected? How do we get rid of it? Conclusion

Agenda

Malware affects everyone that uses a computer. No software can fully protect you. Best protection is you.

Introduction

Your actions let them in. Searching for popular software. Relying solely on antivirus/malware software.

How does malware get in your system?

Relies on your fears. Gives few other options. Banks on a quick click.

Scareware

Relies on your fears. Gives few other options. Banks on a quick click.

False/Free AntiMalware

Trust only few programs. Get another opinion. Call a local service person and ask.

Rogue vs. Real

Don’t Do It!

Search Engines Software Updates

Notice the check box

Even Large Trusted Companies Do ItWrapper Example

Start-Up Errors Extra Desktop Icons Unexpected Advertising/Crashes New Browser Default Page Browser Redirection Internet Not Working

Am I infected?

Depends on damage caused Run in Safe Mode Check Add/Remove Programs Run Specialized Software

How To Remove

Blue Screen of Death - BSOD

You’re Done! – Call Trusted Specialist

Recognize 3rd Party Applications

Sort by Date – Remove Them!

They will fight back

They will try to get you one more time…

There are good free tools out there

A good tool in novice handscan be destructive

Learn to avoid traps Don’t search for updates Notice infections Take Action

Conclusion

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Stern, Aaron. "10 Signs of a Malware Infection." Kaspersky Lab. Kaspersky, 15 Aug. 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2014. <http://blog.kaspersky.com/signs-of-malware-infection/>.

"How to Easily Clean an Infected Computer (Malware Removal

Guide)."MalwareTips - Your Security Advisor. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2014. <http://malwaretips.com/blogs/malware-removal-guide-for-windows/>.

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