Internet Safety: Viruses

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Viruses, Trojans and Worms
3. Logic Bombs and Other Threats
4. Example Viruses
5. Anti-Virus Software
   1. How Anti-Virus Software Works

Anti-Virus Software

Anti-virus software should be installed on your computer to combat the threat of viruses.

There are many manufacturers of anti-virus software including BullGuard, BitDefender, Frisk, Grisoft, McAfee, Sophos, Symantec and Trend. Some, such as Grisoft, even supply a free version of their AVG anti-virus software, while others, such as Trend, offer a free online virus scan.

Regardless of the supplier you choose, anti-virus software should be the first item installed on your computer after the operating system.

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