NB! This ESET tool will only look for possible malware, thus it will not remove any: If your computer is infected, you need to use other programs to clean it up (e.g. the ESET full version, which has a free 30 days trial.) Go to this web page: https://www.eset.com/us/home/online-scanner/ When you clock the “SCAN NOW” button, you will download […]
» Is your computer ok? Scan your computer to detect malware with an online virus scannerTag archive: malware
Is your computer ok? Scan your computer to detect malware with an online virus scanner
– October 30, 2017
Avoiding malware
– March 8, 2017
The protection mechanisms have not changed for a long time but it is good to go over them once in a while: Among malware, so-called ransomware has now become common. Ransomware is a program type that encrypts the user’s work files on the user’s local machine and sometimes also on the network disks available on the user’s computer. Decrypting the files might succeed if […]
» Avoiding malwareBe careful with your e-mail: Malicious softwares are the biggest threat to the OUAS information systems
– December 4, 2015
In past years, the various malware and viruses have not been very big disturbance to contaminated IT devices. These malicious programs have mainly showed pop-up messages/advertises in the web browser, or have changed the search engine of the browser to another. Disadvantage has been pretty trivial. Nowadays it is very common that malware infected machine […]
» Be careful with your e-mail: Malicious softwares are the biggest threat to the OUAS information systems(suomi) Kiristyshaittaohjelma TeslaCrypt leviää sähköpostitse: älä avaa mitä tahansa sähköpostiliitteitä!
– December 3, 2015
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» (suomi) Kiristyshaittaohjelma TeslaCrypt leviää sähköpostitse: älä avaa mitä tahansa sähköpostiliitteitä!Tips for preventing malware with anti-virus software
– April 27, 2015
Malicious applications currently make up the largest security threat to businesses and home users. Usually data protection is in danger because of malware. Unfortunately, the functionality of antivirus programs have proven to be quite weak, especially against new viruses or malware campaigns. Experiment made with hundreds and thousands malicious software showed that with high quality-liked […]
» Tips for preventing malware with anti-virus softwareMalware is the world’s largest security threat: Users negligence is the primary cause of the spread of malware.
– February 2, 2015
Malicious programs are a constant nuisance in Oamk. Infected devices are difficult to detect and correct. ICT Services is constantly working to find and correct infected machines. Very often, it is found that the device has been contaminated as a result of user operations. Different firewalls, virus scanners, or any other technical things will not […]
» Malware is the world’s largest security threat: Users negligence is the primary cause of the spread of malware.Take care of updates and backups on your home computer
– December 30, 2014
Software updates and backups are important! To avoid losing your important files, for example your photos, you should take backups of your files on a regular basis. For backups, you can use e.g. an external USB hard drive, which you connect to your computer only for doing or restoring backups. A removable hard disk, which costs […]
» Take care of updates and backups on your home computer(suomi) Selainten laajennukset ja Java
– January 29, 2014
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» (suomi) Selainten laajennukset ja JavaRansomware blackmail programs and e-mail attachments
– January 29, 2014
In recent years, various “ransomware” type blackmail malwares are beginning to become more and more common. These programs provide a straightforward revenue for cyber criminals. Typically, a ransomware infected machine prevents the user from accessing desktop and ask for virtual money or a credit card transaction, so that the program can be rectified. So far, […]
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