In this computer era, there is a need for absolute virus protection of computers from malware which can destroy them completely. The term ‘virus’ in the digital world is not a living organism but just a piece of code designed to get and destroy information on computers. So many people have been victims of virus attack in one way or the other. It can affect digital devices like phones and not just computers alone. Businesses lose a great deal of money sometimes while trying to deal with a virus attack.

Virus Protection comes in the form of software designed to prevent viruses from having access to a computer and also remove any software code that has already infected the computer. This software is called anti-virus or anti-malware. When you choose the right type of antivirus software, you will succeed in protecting your device and the information you have in it.

What then is a virus?

Most times, threats to our devices are addressed by different names and are used interchangeably. The virus is a piece of code that has a devastating effect on digital devices. Its effects include destroying data and corrupting files or the system. It eventually leads to a system crash if left unattended to. Its mode of operation is attaching itself to a particular document or file or program which supports macros in order to execute its code.

Another threat is a worm which is a computer program that duplicates itself. It does this in order to spread to other computers usually through a network. It gains access to any device where there is a security breach or failure and causes harm to the network most times. All the computer threats are generally referred to as malware and they include viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, adware and so many malicious software. Malware can show unwanted adverts, destroy information and change the normal computer operations.

How do you know that your computer is infected?

Once your device is not properly secured, it becomes prone to virus infection and

Show unusual popup even when you are not online. Becomes slower than normal in carrying out activities. Give troubles anytime it is trying to recognize an external hardware. Have documents or programs that refuse to open or shut down unexpectedly or runs slowly. Have a browser that does not function well or display any website.

These are some of the signs which a computer owner will be presented with if the device is infected. Such a device requires an instant attention by a specialist for identification of the threat and adequate removal.

Virus protection is, by all means, a necessity if our devices must be very functional. If our devices are not protected, there could be a loss of very important files/programs which could be detrimental.