What kind of viruses will end up on your computer, your tablet or your smartphone? Practically none, as long as you have installed antivirus software.
- Do use up-to-date antivirus software.
- Configure your software such that it is regularly and automatically updated so it is equipped to deal with the latest threats.
- Regularly check your computer or your mobile device for malware infections. Have your antivirus software scan your whole system by running a complete system check to this end.
Without these specific measures, your computer, tablet or smartphone are entirely at the mercy of threats from the Internet and may possibly become infected with malware (viruses, worms, Trojans) in no time at all. In that case, any of your stored data can then be viewed, manipulated or even deleted by unauthorised third parties.
What to do
Install antivirus software, and always keep this up-to-date with the help of automatic updates. Otherwise there is a risk that newly developed malware is not recognized, and can then infect your devices unchecked.
Malware infection – what now?
Should you suspect your device is infected with malware, or if your antivirus software notifies you of such an infection, you can find additional information on what you can do here.
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