If there is one thorn in the side of the internet that is most painful and difficult to eradicate, it is cybercrime. Cybercrime is rampant everywhere, No one is safe as long as you are logged on. Anti-virus technology can counter it to some extent, but viruses are ever-changing, and new ones are being created everyday. It is a battle that will rage on for as long as I can see.
According to ZDNet Asia news, in 2007, Singapore was ranked second in terms of the level of malicious activity per user, second only to Taiwan. This does not mean that Singapore has a high level of malicious activity, but it does for its small population, which is severe enough.
There are many antivirus software that can prevent malicious activity on one’s computer. I find the antivirus software called Avast to be very effective. Recently my PC was hit by a Trojan virus that was dormant in my MSN messenger. It corrupted my internet to the point that I was not allowed to surf the web properly. Also, strange things would happen spontaneously such as my sound drive not being detected, leaving my computer with no volume control at all. It was very frustrating so I asked around for recommendations of antivirus software and Avast came up a lot. So I gave it a shot and it not only cleaned up my computer but now prevents any other viruses from infecting it. The best thing is that it’s free!! Having said that, I think my next computer will be a Mac. Yes, I am defecting in a short while to the other side. They say everyone who converts to Mac never goes back to PC. Well, I’m willing to put that to the test because I am sick and tired of having to deal with the problems that PC doesn’t seem to be able to solve.
According to ZDNet Asia news, in 2007, Singapore was ranked second in terms of the level of malicious activity per user, second only to Taiwan. This does not mean that Singapore has a high level of malicious activity, but it does for its small population, which is severe enough.
There are many antivirus software that can prevent malicious activity on one’s computer. I find the antivirus software called Avast to be very effective. Recently my PC was hit by a Trojan virus that was dormant in my MSN messenger. It corrupted my internet to the point that I was not allowed to surf the web properly. Also, strange things would happen spontaneously such as my sound drive not being detected, leaving my computer with no volume control at all. It was very frustrating so I asked around for recommendations of antivirus software and Avast came up a lot. So I gave it a shot and it not only cleaned up my computer but now prevents any other viruses from infecting it. The best thing is that it’s free!! Having said that, I think my next computer will be a Mac. Yes, I am defecting in a short while to the other side. They say everyone who converts to Mac never goes back to PC. Well, I’m willing to put that to the test because I am sick and tired of having to deal with the problems that PC doesn’t seem to be able to solve.
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