WAYS TO ENSURE THAT

YOU ARE VIRUS AND

MALWARE FREE
•Install Firewall
-A firewall enacts the role of a security guard. There
are two types of firewalls; a software firewall and
hardware firewall.
- A Firewall is the first step to provide security to the
computer. It creates a barrier between the computer
and unauthorized program trying to come in through the
internet.
• Install Antivirus Software
- Antivirus is one other means to protect the computer
-Antivirus is designed to detect and destroy computer viruses.
- It is software that helps to protect the computer from any
unauthorized code or software that creates a threat to the system
including viruses, key loggers, Trojans etc. This might slow
down the processing speed of your computer, delete important
files and access personal information. Even if your system is
virus free, you must install an antivirus software to prevent the
system from further attack of virus.
• Use Common Sense
- It is always better to stick on the side of safety. If
you’re unsure about an attachment, delete it. Especially if
it’s from a source you don’t recognize. It there are
tempting animations on a site that look highly
unprofessional, don’t download them.
• Don’t download programs from the web.
- Unreliable sources such as internet, newsgroups or websites
that you haven’t heard of may be willing providers of viruses for
your computer. Avoid downloading files you can’t be sure are
safe. This includes freeware, screensavers, games, and any
executable programs – any files with an “.exe” or “.com”
extension, such as “cool game.exe”. Check to see if the site has
Anti- Virus software running on their side. If you do have to
download from the internet, be sure to scan each program before
running it.
• Update your Antivirus Software frequently
- An Antivirus program is only as good as the
frequency with which it is updated. New viruses, worms,
and Trojan horse are born daily, and variations of them can
slip by software that is not current.
• Delete temporary files
- Doing this may speed up virus scanning, free up disk
space, and even get rid of some malware.
• Scan all incoming email attachments
- Be sure to run each attachment you plan to open
through the Antivirus check. Do this even you recognize
and trust the sender; malicious code like Trojan horse, can
slip into your system by appearing to be from a friendly
source.
QUIZ
1.What is the use of a Firewall?
2.Give the two types of a firewall?
3. What is anti-virus?
4. Why do we need to install anti-virus and fire walls?
5.Give 3 examples of ways to ensure that you are virus and malware
free.
Bonus question
It can slip into your system by appearing to be from a friendly
source.
PRESENTED BY GROUP 3
• IVAN SOLOMON • ARTURO ADRIANE ROXAS
• CHANTELLE MERCADO • MARIAN MARIVELES
• FERNANDO TRIA • ARTURO ANDRE ROXAS
• TRISHA NICOLE • NEA LICELLE MENDEZ
MERCADO • ALENMER SALAS
• SHEILA MAE NATURA