Computer viruses are the scourge of the Internet. No matter how well you protect yourself with anti-virus software, eventually your computer will most likely contract a virus. At Oakhurst Technology we are experts at identifying and removing viruses and other malware.
There are many types of malware that can infect your computer.
Traditional computer viruses are small pieces of software that infect legitimate programs. They are executed each time that program is run, deliver their payload and then reproduce themselves.
E-mail viruses use e-mail messages to spread and usually replicate by sending themselves to contacts listed in the infected computer's address book. Worms are viruses that use security holes in networks to replicate themselves and deliver their payloads.
Trojan horse viruses masquerade as legitimate programs and deliver their payloads when they are executed on the system.
Rootkits are the most insidious type of malware. A rootkit is an unwanted program used to gain complete control of the computer and hides deep inside your system. Rootkits can gain access to anything on your computer including all of your private data. They can even remotely control your computer and use it for illegal activities. Rootkits are extremely difficult to detect and remove.
You may ask yourself, "How do I know if I am infected with a virus?" Your computer may run more slowly than it used to. Strange popup windows may start appearing on your screen. Some viruses may even redirect hyperlinks or your Internet searches to illegitimate websites. Oakhurst Technology's CompTIA A+® Certified Professional computer technician can identify the type of malware afflicting your system and remove it.
If you suspect that you may be infected by a computer virus, contact Oakhurst Technology by phone at (727) 394-1655 or e-mail immediately.
