Q1 of 2010 was crazy with infected computers. It was so bad that I went on a local news broadcast to spread the word bout the threat. The interview was great. I thought I was brilliant and watched with eagerness as the whole episode was butchered into incoherence by the producer. Lesson: Don't count on the media to get anything right, even when you hand them a story. They want crying victims, not prevention.




There are three steps that MUST be done to keep your Microsoft-based PC happy:

1. Run "Windows Update" on a regular basis. Be sure to choose the "Custom" option to get all of the updates needed for your PC. Do this weekly.
2. Use either AVG (for servers) or Microsoft Security Essentials (for workstations) to protect your PC. AVG costs money, but is a heavy-duty product. The Microsoft product is free and is well maintained. Be sure to do full security scans weekly, and that the program is set to update itself daily.
3. If weird security windows or product update notices start popping up, turn off your PC IMMEDIATELY and contact a professional.

Tags: Virus, Malware, Syware, Phishing, WIndows Update, Anti Virus