PROTOCOL TO ACT AGAINST A COMPUTER VIRUS

 A computer virus attack is one of the biggest problems that a website can have today, especially if it is a page destined for an online store, eCommerce or similar. How to act before a computer virus?  bolts

The attacks can be direct, caused by a hacker who has used some strategy to infect an essential part of the system with a virus, or they can be caused by a simple infection, when downloading or installing a file . The Internet is not a safe place, so preventing these types of risks should always be a priority.

If you are reading this, it is most likely that you have already suffered a mishap, or think that you may have some malware on your computer. If so, don't worry, because in the vast majority of cases there is an easy solution. Just read this post carefully, where we are going to explain what the protocol is to act against a computer virus .

The first step: identify the problem

If you have already taken all the risk prevention measures that you should, and even so your computers have been infected, you will have to act as quickly as possible to avoid further damage.

The first thing you ought do is know the nature of your computer virus. Sometimes, some customers report failures in their systems that are not due to viruses, but to other types of problems related to hardware malfunctions or simply errors in the use of the equipment, such as a hard disk that is too overloaded.

If you are sure you have a virus, the next thing you should do is identify the type of malware that has entered your computer. As you know, there are thousands of different computer viruses, each presenting a different level of risk.

For example, you will not run the same danger if it is a simple Trojan virus, downloaded from a not recommended web page, as if it is a direct attack. But don't worry: hacker attacks are usually directed against large corporations, given the profitability they can obtain from exploiting their vulnerabilities, and these already usually have protocols and security equipment of the highest quality.

Once you know what is happening to your computer, and you are sure of the type of virus you have, it is time to take action.

How should you act before a computer virus

Let's see some key tips to know how to act in the face of a computer virus that you should take into account.

1. Specialized software

The first thing you should form is try to remove the computer virus from your computer as soon as possible. To do this, the first step, which usually works in most cases, is the use of antivirus software.

There are many on the market, most with free versions. However, we recommend that you use a paid one, because it will offer you a higher level of security, and it will also prevent new computer attacks.

2. Cleaning of all equipment

A computer virus spreads quite quickly, and it can take a long time to show its symptoms. Therefore, when you detect an infection on one of your computers, you must make sure to also protect any device (USB, recording discs, other devices such as mobiles and tablets) that has recently come into contact with your infected computer.

If you don't, chances are you'll soon have the same problem multiplied several times, and it will be much more difficult to solve.

3. Reset the equipment

In cases where an antivirus is unable to remove the malware, because it is too new or too powerful, it is necessary to format the computer. This carries certain risks, so make sure you have the necessary computer skills to do this.

It basically consists of reinstalling the operating system on your computer, returning to the values with which it left the factory. The important thing here is that you first save all the important information in a backup copy.

However, you will be able to quickly notice the problem. What if the virus has also been installed among the files that I want to save? Hence the importance of making a backup on time , thus preventing this type of situation from adversely affecting you.

4. Ask for professional help

Oddly enough, there are some viruses that are so persistent that even a format is not enough. Sometimes it is due to minor causes, such as a file that we have saved that was infected, or some other device that we have not cleaned properly and has spread the computer virus again.

However, to be completely sure that your equipment is clean and your data, whether personal or business, are protected, the best option will always be to contact a professional.

With a backup, prevention and maintenance service for computer equipment, you will be able to completely forget about computer viruses, since none, regardless of the type or severity, will ever pose a problem for you and your company or business. We hope that now you partake a clearer idea of how to deal with a computer virus. Contact us now.

 

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