How Not To Accidentally Download Virus
Accidentally Download Virus
what makes us download virus: antivirus xp 2008
When we download files from the internet, the possibility is that we could just also download virus along with them. The fact that we’re always at risk of doing that – download virus – unknowingly, is regrettably unacceptable. But, as a human nature, we tend to believe only what we want to believe, and see only what we want to see.
Probably this fact is the most avoided by our subconscious mind of all. (In this case, we won’t believe that we actually download virus). Nevertheless we do. When there is no obvious line separating what could be done and what not, the subconscious mind takes greater part in our judgment. That’s why we never fail in achieving things we want the most (including what the subconscious desires or fears the most).
what makes us download virus: total defender
When we lack information to make the right decision, the subconscious takes greater portion in the decision making process. That’s exactly what happens when we got to a rogue antivirus site. Imagine a site with all the convincing attributes and graphics, and it just makes us believe that it’s the authority site that’s completely safe to visit.
The truth is, we want to believe that this is the right internet security site, because of how it makes us feel with all those glorious visuals, right when we have an urge to get a quick fix on our computer as it’s getting kinkier over time lately.
But we don’t know if the warning on the screen is really there or just a bluff, how do we know?
what makes us download virus: antivirus xp 2008
This is where the basic knowledge comes in handy. I always encourage everyone to gain at least a basic knowledge about computer and network security, such as what I’ve outlined in my post about Antivirus Software Download. Here are the most basic facts that we should understand to help us distinguish between a bluff virus warning trying to convince us to download virus and a real virus warning coming from a page we visit:
- A warning coming from a web based service stating that our system is infected at the time being could only be from an online virus scan. Just memorize these Free Virus Scan services that I’ve reviewed. Any service other than those, I’d suggest that you skip it.
- Pay close attention to the brand AND the URL (it’s the address field on the navigation bar). If it’s a familiar one, wait a minute! Is it definitely THE computer security solution BRAND? Don’t let popular brand misuse mislead you. If you’re sure it is not a Computer Security solution brand although it’s a popular one, don’t buy it. Literally. Definitely it is trying to hoard visitors to download virus instead of antivirus protection as it claims.
- Did the site ask for your permission to do a scan first on your system, preceded by program download before it declared that your computer is compromised? If it didn’t and warn you anyway, don’t buy it. A typical rogue antivirus would go straight to a panicking conclusion in order to psychologically corner the victim into “doing the action” – download virus – as quickly as possible.
With these basic facts in mind, making sure we never break the safety measures, we’ll be safe surfing the internet.
