Cybersecurity
The biggest threat to your computer and laptop today is the growing number of advanced malware and virus threats, Post Falls Computer can help secure your device and data.
What Is a Malware?
A malware is a malicious program or code written to alter how a computer operates. Just like the flu, it’s designed to replicate itself and spread rapidly within your network. Viruses are often attached to a legitimate document or file to penetrate your network.
Once within your system, a virus can:
- Access Data
- Alter Data
- Corrupt Files
- Damage Data
- Hijack Email Accounts
- Steal Passwords
By gaining unauthorized access, viruses violate the privacy of the people and institutions whose data it accesses. Moreover, it can also disrupt operations if it corrupts or damages data.
How do Viruses Spread?
The first line of defense against viruses is understanding how they can infect your network.
They can infect your system in several ways, including:
- Audio
- Email attachments
- Instant messages
- Software files
- USB flash drives
- Videos
Some of the signs that there’s a significant risk of your network being compromised include:
- System error messages appearing
- Popup messages appear even when you’ve closed the browser
- Sounds play unexpectedly
- Popup warnings appear offering a free software fix
- Computer becomes sluggish with screen freezes
- The operating system does not load when you start the computer
From the moment you allow someone access into your computer, they begin digging to steal any and all valuable information.
Post Falls Computer offers the leading virus removal technology in the Inland Northwest and can confidently rid your computer of harmful malware and remote desktop threats while working to keep your data safe.
We take your safety and confidential information seriously and will work to prevent you from falling victim to future viruses. If you think your computer has been compromised with a malicious malware or something seems suspicious with your device, please call us to help.
Cybersecurity Services Offered
- Education on Preventative Protection
- Extortionware Services
- Virus Removal Services
- Malware Removal
- Ransomware Removal
- Trojan Removal
- Spyware Removal
- Personal Business Security