Fed Up With Malware Attacks? – Semalt is coming to the rescue!

1. 23.05.2018 Fed Up With Malware Attacks? – Semalt is coming to the rescue! Lisa Mitchell, the Semalt Customer Success Manager, warns that it is always necessary to avoid certain websites and programs when using the internet. This is because some websites and program contain malware, Trojan, and virus that negatively affect the operations of the computer. Additionally, harmful programs and websites may ramp up cases of identity theft and ?nancial scam. There is a high prevalence level of online malicious programs. These programs include malware, marketing software, and advertisement messages. The discussion provides a list of various programs and websites that may pose risks to the internet user. It is important for the user to understand that the websites and computer programs of reputable companies may also be infected by malicious programs. This is despite the fact that the Information Technology staff uses a lot of effort and resources in managing the programs and the websites of the company. The list is not comprehensive because it cannot guarantee that the internet user will not encounter cases of malware, Trojan, or virus when browsing the internet. There are computer security strategies that users can observe when browsing the web. For example, the user should access online sites using the non-administrative account. More information about computer security can be obtained from the following website: it.unh.edu/bestpractices. Additionally, the user can seek computer security information from the Information Technology professionals or the Information Technology department of the organization. https://rankexperience.com/articles/article1265.html 1/3

2. 23.05.2018 The List of Dangerous Websites: Pornographic websites Websites that provide free services Free entertainment sites that provide pirated music, video, or software download services. An example of the free entertainment download site is "Warez." Peer-to-Pear (P2P sites) Obscure search engines. Internet users are advised to use the common search engines such as Bing, Google, and Yahoo. Websites that require download or installation to allow access Online Java games, or web-based Flash The Pay-to-Click programs Coupon and business deal sites Third-party sites that offer services at a fee. These services are provided by the original company at no costs. Examples of the suspicious third-party sites include credit report websites, public databases, travel information, and online maps. Free People Search Sites Risky Software Internet users should avoid websites that provide free download services. This is because some ?les or applications in these websites are embedded with undesirable software, malware, Trojan, or virus. The quality of malicious software is not good, and this may cause the computer to experience software and hardware problems. Additionally, the embedded malware can negatively affect the computer user by stealing data or destroying important ?les. The software download sites that should be avoided include: Mouse pointers Malware generators Toolbars Toolkits Static or automatic wallpapers Electronic Greeting Cards Screensavers Spying programs Icons Animated desktop images https://rankexperience.com/articles/article1265.html 2/3

3. 23.05.2018 "Exclusive" or free offerings Registry Cleaners Entertainment downloads for music, videos, or games Product Key Generators Fake antivirus or internet security programs Computer Optimizers Registry cleaners Search Engine Settings Internet "Speed Ups" Conclusion The internet user should only download computer programs from reputable websites. The users should also ensure that the computer has an installed and up-to-date security programs that protect the computer from malware, Trojan, or virus attack. https://rankexperience.com/articles/article1265.html 3/3