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Viruses started in 1986 when Basit and Amjad realised that the boot sector of a floppy diskette contained executable code They realised that they could replace this code with their own program, that this could be a memory resident program, and that it could install a copy of itself on each floppy diskette that is accessed in any drive. The program copied itself - they called it a virus. But it only infected 360 kb floppy disks.

This led on to viruses infecting hard drives and program files. By the mid 90's the most common viruses were still boot viruses that worked on DOS, but wouldn't replicate on Windows 95. But, later in 1995, macro viruses appeared. These viruses worked in the MS-Word environment, not DOS. In 2000 The Love Bug, also known as the ILOVEYOU virus, sent itself out via Outlook. The virus comes as a VBS attachment and deleted files, including MP3 and .JPG pictures.

In January 2004 a computer worm, called MyDoom spread via emails and file-sharing software faster than any previous virus or worm. Then an estimated one million computers running Windows are affected by the fast-spreading Sasser computer worm in May 2004. The worm does not cause irreparable harm to computers or data, but it does slow computers and cause some to quit or reboot without explanation.

Today viruses have become increasingly complex and infections involve more system elements than ever before, from Phone Diallers to Keyboard Loggers and Data Destruction.

If your system has become infected BizWiseIT will clean your PC of any viruses while repairing any damage done.

We will also install Anti-Virus Software to stop your PC from being infected again.

To explain what spyware is, we'll first explain what adware is. Adware is 'freeware', whereby ads are embedded in the program. These ads will show up when you open the program. Most adware authors provide the free version with ads and a registered version whereby the ads are disabled.

Spyware however, is an analysis and tracking program which reports your activities to the advertisers web site for storage and analysis. Even though the name may indicate so, spyware is not an illegal type of software in any way. But what the adware and spyware providers do with the collected information and what they're going to 'feed' you with, is beyond your control. And in some cases it all happens without your consent!

Spyware threats come in different flavours. The spyware agent can be mailware (modifies system settings, and can perform undesirable tasks on your system), hijacker (redirects your browser to web sites), dialler (dials a service, most likely porn sites, for which you are billed!), Trojan horse (is attached to a program, and performs undesirable tasks on your system), collectware (collects information about you and your surfing habits).

In addition to doing a detailed check of your browser history, spyware can executables files, send continuous data to the author, let hackers intercept your personal data or enter your computer.

They can install other programs directly on to your computer without your knowledge, can send/receive cookies to other spyware programs and invite them into your computer (even if you have cookies disabled) They can also add Trojan horses to your system.

The majority of these programs once installed can not easily be deleted from your system by normal methods and often leave components behind to continue to monitor your behaviour and reinstall themselves.

If your system has become infected BizWiseIT will clean your PC of any spyware and Adware while repairing any damage done.

We will also install Firewalls and other software to stop your PC from being infected again.

In today's computing environment security of your PC and it's systems is of the utmost importance. Physical security of the system is a large component of computer security, but it is only the beginning. Regardless of whether a computer has a constant Internet connection (network, DSL, cable modem, etc.) or is used only on a dial-up line, it is essential that certain steps be taken to ensure your computing safety.

The three primary areas in which you can keep your computer protected against viruses, worms, and other threats is to update your Anti-Virus software, your Firewall and install Windows updates.

Windows Update is the mechanism by which Microsoft provides updates to it's operating systems, distributes service packs and critical updates that either fix problems in Windows, or protect against known vulnerabilities in Windows or Internet Explorer. Microsoft never distributes service packs or critical updates via e-mail - they require that you come to their web site and download them.

BizWiseIT will fully check and update your PC with any security and critical updates.

We will then draw up and maintain a regular update schedule for your PC, IT systems and network.

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