Any computer which has access to the internet, email, or swaps files with other machines through network, USB key, floppy or CD/DVD has a potential entry point for a computer virus.
Computer viruses are not a new phenomenon however they have gained prominence recently with the emergence of viruses such as Lovebug, Anna Kornikova and more recently Nyxem.
Doomsday viruses may not affect you directly, but they effect everybody who uses the internet since by design they disrupt normal use. It is thought that 80% of home use PCs are infected with virus unbeknown to their owners.
Worms scan internet addresses looking for systems with specific vulnerabilities. Trojan horses once inside a system, load backdoor programs which allow unauthorised access which can be potentially disastrous. Botnets, a collection of software robots (bots) run autonomously and co-ordinate with each other to under a common command and control to launch from infected systems, assaults on major e-commerce web servers for ransom purposes.
Everybody knows about computer viruses, but have you considered whether you are affected by the recent emergence of spyware and malware, which can be just as malicious and may sit on your computer without your knowledge.
Spy ware is not treated by majority of anti virus programs because it is introduced to a system with the consent of the user through downloaded free software. Spy ware comes in many guises and has the ability to record your web browsing habits, monitor e-mail and record keystrokes.
A spyware infected PC, can mean your personal details and surfing habits being sold to marketing firms. At worst keystroke grabbers can steal sensitive information ids and passwords for identity theft and fraud.
To protect yourself from internet nasties, Agtek will tailor a security solution involving firewall, antivirus software, anti spyware software and Microsoft System Updates. Solutions are not expensive and for non business users, there are free programs.
Contact us for further information about anti virus and malware protection. 
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