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Dialers are the type of malware programs that set up your modem connection to connect to a 1-900 number. This results with a large phone bill with the user not even suspecting of anything wrong going on. | Dialers are the type of malware programs that set up your modem connection to connect to a 1-900 number. This results with a large phone bill with the user not even suspecting of anything wrong going on. | ||
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− | + | Here are some advises to '''protect yourself from malware'''. Also they may help you with malware removal: | |
− | + | '''1'''. Make sure you have an Antivirus, Firewall and Anti malware scanner installed. | |
− | + | '''2'''. Make sure your system is ALWAYS up to date. | |
− | + | '''3'''. Do not visit suspicious sites. | |
− | + | '''4'''. Be careful with the files you download. | |
− | 7. Do not install any plug-ins, codecs, etc. when watching video on-line. This particular plug-in may install software. </div> | + | '''5'''. Scan the mail attachments you get. |
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+ | '''6'''. Avoid clicking links within pop-ups or spam mails. | ||
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+ | '''7'''. Do not install any plug-ins, codecs, etc. when watching video on-line. This particular plug-in may install software. </div> |