How Does Malware Get on My Computer?

Last Updated on January 6, 2021 by Bobby Niswonger

What You Should Know About Malware Attack

How to know you have an Infection on your computer

There are many ways to know you have it as it reveals itself in different behaviors. Here are some of the most telltale signs to know you have a an attack in your system.

•The computer starts to respond slower than normal. This is one of it’s main aims, to slow your computer while in use, online or offline.

•You start getting random pop-ups of ads that are annoying on your screen. They are a form of malware popularly known as adware.

•Your computer will often freeze or crush and at times display a blue screen.

•It takes over your disk space without your knowledge and might also hide your hard drive.

How You Get a Malware Attack

To get it, several things might be the cause. One of the most common ways that it can get into your computer is through Compost. This happens when you are connected online either to the internet or by email.

Hacked websites are other places that could get your computer attacked by it. These can be games, demos, or you may also download infected files. While online, you might download some applications that lack security.

The best way to avoid the an attack on your computer is by using trusted sources. The infections will come with offers as bait to trap you. You should be keen on what you permit to install to your computer even in the trusted sources. You should avoid giving access to your email and other personal information.

The attack will come with the ingredient you. Then you might be tricked into installing an app that you know nothing about. Even the most experienced have been tricked into installing this app with malware.

There is another form of it with a bit of social engineering. These Malwarebytes were observed in the UK. This mostly affects those using the direct pay bill option. They will redirect you to adding your mobile number, and you eventually pay a bill that you never intended to. The infections are blameless. You could just be visiting a site or a page and get a the infection on your computer.

It’s Most Common Forms

•Adware is software that throws unwanted ads into your computer screen. This mostly happens while you are online browsing. I might also trick you into installing an app into your computer.

•Spyware this software intrudes into your computer’s privacy without your knowledge and gives its author information.

•Worms this works like a virus and usually self-replicates itself to and spreads to other devices over a network. It causes harm and destruction to data files.

•A virus they come attached to other programs. They replicate themselves by modifying your computer programs.

•Ransomware locks you out of your computer and encrypts your files. It then forces you to pay to get them back. This has been termed as cybercriminals weapon as it demands payments.

Malware and Virus’ are nasty, and can cause many issues.  Check out our blog on Why Your Business Needs a Next-Gen Antivirus for tips on keeping you and your business safe.

Bobby Niswonger

Eagle Scout of Troop 48

IT Technician, Web Designer for Computer PRO Unltd.