Tips to protect your computer from Malware

Be aware of the normal functioning pattern of your PC. If it starts acting strange or does something that is not part of its normal routine and isn’t part of scheduled maintenance then you should be on alert, as this could be a sign of a malware issue. 

Make sure to install a reliable anti-malware software program and that you update it on a regular basis. SpyBot, MalwareBytes, and Ad-Aware are all very good anti-malware programs and are recommended highly.

Install a firewall to protect your PC. A firewall is particularly important to PCs that are connected to the internet for long hours as this will help prevent a large percentage of Malware attacks.

Use an email client that employs a spam filter. This is because a lot of Trojans and other viruses are spread over the internet by using email as a medium. By having an email client it will create a filter that will provide protection to your computer from attacks this way.