Friday, November 4, 2011

What do you do when an urgent message pops up on your PC saying you have a virus?

What do you do when an urgent message pops up on your PC saying you have a virus? The infection warning message might recommend you download a software package that looks legitimate; but it isn’t. This is a scam attempting to collect your money and personal and financial information.

Here’s your best defense against fake anti-virus software packages:
• Install a reputable anti-virus software package and only use it to scan your PC.
• Do not purchase anti-virus packages from a pop-up on your screen.
• Be very familiar with the way your anti-virus package looks and behaves.

Some great free antivirus programs are AVG and Microsoft Security Essentials.

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