Saturday, May 12, 2012

Computer and Anti-virus Software - Basic Information

By Jon Hendricks


There are many different malwares such as decompliers on the internet that hackers use to get into computers. This is why Java security is very important with the help of Java bytecode protection software?s.

Java is used by many computer program develops as it is very popular programming language. This is why many hackers have introduced malwares that use this language to get into people systems and computer codes. With malwares being introduced, it is important that computer users protect their systems from intrusions. Malwares cause many threats to users as it steal personal information from the computer.

One malware that has affected over 600,000 users is the flashback malware. Many Mac users have been affected since February. The malware enters the computer when the user downloads software to fix the flash error that is shown up on the screen. From the 600,000 users, most of them were Apple users because Apple did not release a patch that would solve the malware problem till April.

One way to prevent decompliers getting into the computer is by using obfuscation software's. There two types of obfuscations software are available in the market. Many companies have developed obfuscation software?s to protect computer users from hackers getting into the computer and stealing their personal information.

It is important to protect your computer from malware that uses code to gain access your user and login passwords to bank accounts, PayPal accounts and other email accounts. The flashback malware that affected many computers did exactly that and many users had suffered.

Hackers have realized the malware on the internet, as this is an easy way to get into people?s computer systems without them knowing. But if your computer keeps crashing, you may be affected by the malware, Trojan horse or virus. So it is important that you get it checked.

If you have not been affected with malware, then it is recommended that your update all your software, to ensure that you are protected in the future. However if you system says that you have been affected by a Java malware, then you will need to remove it immediately with the help of new anti-virus software?s that are available in the market.

It is also advised that if Java is of no use, then computer users should disable is to prevent decompliers getting into the system and stealing personal information. Code Protection is very important and all computer users should keep their antivirus and other software?s up-to-date.




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