How to know your Computer is Infected with Viruses

How to know an Infected Computer

The presence of pop-ups displaying unusual security warnings and asking for credit card or personal information is the most obvious method of identifying a fake antivirus infection. You can also know when the performance of your computer in terms of speed, efficiency, slow browsing, slow resolution web pages.

What can I do to protect myself?

• Be cautious when visiting web links or opening attachments from unknown senders. See Using Caution with Email Attachments for more information.
• Keep software patched and updated. See Understanding Patches for more information on the importance of software patching.
• To purchase or renew software subscriptions, visit the vendor sites directly.
• Monitor your credit cards for unauthorized activity.