Virus removal and internet security.
Maidstone Technology is an Eset internet security partner. This partnership enables us to provide top-tier internet protection and active support for business customers, but Maidstone Technology also has a range of tools and software for home users in order to protect them from internet-based threats, assist with virus removal and facilitate the best computing experience.
Not all threats are from viruses. Spyware, malware and adware are more common than viruses. Where a computer virus is designed to cause damage to the computer, perhaps even making it inoperable, these later threats are designed to make their creator money in several different ways. Such as:
- Make you believe you have a true virus that can remove it for you.
- Serving unwanted ads that they receive revenue from.
- Hijacking your browser to take you to websites where you might be sucked into a scam and spend money.
- Track your activity and then sell that data to a 3rd party.
At Maidstone Technology, we have the knowledge and experience to be able to recommend the best products and procedures to keep you safe online. Most of these are free and easy to use.
VPN. A virtual private network. You can read our article on VPNs here, but the general benefits are as follows:
- Although not free, the prices are very affordable.
- It prevents you from being tracked online.
- It makes your IP invisible. You can’t be hacked if they cant see you!
One VPN company we would have no problem recommending is Nord VPN; check them out here.
A cunning disguise.
Anti Malware software protects against spyware, adware and malware. Some are active, and some need to be run now and then.
Most of the free anti-malware and virus removal programs are not active but are great for periodic cleaning; some of the best are:
- Malware bytes. A program that scans your computer for malware and then attempts to remove it. The program can be downloaded here.
- SuperAntiSpyware. Very similar to Malwarebytes but we like to use both, as one will often picks up what the other might miss. It can be downloaded here.
- CCleaner. Ccleaner is not an anti-malware program, but it does clean up your hard drive. Removing cookies and internet browsing files that can track your behaviour online and files that can create vulnerabilities. Ccleaner can be found here.
Windows security.
Microsofts own Windows security has come a long way.
- It’s free and does not promote any paid-for versions
- It contains basic anti-virus and a Firewall.
- For those who practice safe surfing, it is probably enough.
Computer internet security.
There are several free anti-virus solutions available for everything. AVG is one, but one that we have used extensively and would recommend as a free anti-virus is Avast. It is available here.
Maidstone Technology provides virus removal services and internet protection solutions to business and home users.
If you need help protecting yourself from internet threats, please contact us.