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Is it important to scan weekly for viruses?
Published 07/10/2007 10:57 AM |
Updated 04/07/2009 02:20 AM
Is it important to scan weekly for viruses?
Virus Information Many virus protection programs today block viruses before they have a chance to enter your system. However, new viruses are created everyday. It is possible for your computer to become infected before your virus protection system has a chance to update for the new threats. Also, user activities can sometimes bypass virus protection creating a vulnerability on your system viruses can exploit. Browsing the web, checking email, and downloading files are all common activities which can put your system and data at risk. If your computer becomes infected possible consequences are:
There is no virus protection software, operating system, or browser that is 100% secure 100% of the time. Weekly or even daily virus scans can help locate and eliminate viruses that have made it past your security systems and infected your computer. Early detection and removal can prevent overall loss and spread of the virus to other computers. Scanning for viruses weekly helps protect your computer, your data and yourself. |
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