October has the highest record of virus increase.
It is astonishing to find that there were total of 112,142 viruses last month, with the highest increase number of 1,685 over September 2005 according to Sophos. Check: http://www.sophos.com/pressoffice/news/articles/2005/11/pr_uk_toptenoct05.html.
Throughout the month, I have not any problem with email or browsing websites. Am I lucky?
In fact, for the previous months, I had been troubled by the 3721 malware problem. Although it was not a virus, yet it disturbed my daily work, making every operation difficult to perform.
During that period, all my friends did not have same incidence and seeking advice from others was hard because it seemed that I was the only one that hurt.The burden was to search for suitable solution. It took many steps and many hours across almost two months before getting it off.
I cannot recall exactly how my computers (PC and notebook) were infected. This is an example of how fragile we are. Now I have Adaware SE and AntiSpyware with all my computers. Though the 3721 problem had been solved, I still scan the computer with either one or both in sequence occasionally and maintain the same practice of watching the performance of the computer.
One thing is good about virus or adware. They force us to take extra precaution with our computers and refresh our good practice that may drop after a period of peaceful time.
As long as we need to get online, even if some bad guys have been caught, we can never be safe. Last month is lucky for me and I have to remind myself that luck may not be with me for this month or the next.
It is astonishing to find that there were total of 112,142 viruses last month, with the highest increase number of 1,685 over September 2005 according to Sophos. Check: http://www.sophos.com/pressoffice/news/articles/2005/11/pr_uk_toptenoct05.html.
Throughout the month, I have not any problem with email or browsing websites. Am I lucky?
In fact, for the previous months, I had been troubled by the 3721 malware problem. Although it was not a virus, yet it disturbed my daily work, making every operation difficult to perform.
During that period, all my friends did not have same incidence and seeking advice from others was hard because it seemed that I was the only one that hurt.The burden was to search for suitable solution. It took many steps and many hours across almost two months before getting it off.
I cannot recall exactly how my computers (PC and notebook) were infected. This is an example of how fragile we are. Now I have Adaware SE and AntiSpyware with all my computers. Though the 3721 problem had been solved, I still scan the computer with either one or both in sequence occasionally and maintain the same practice of watching the performance of the computer.
One thing is good about virus or adware. They force us to take extra precaution with our computers and refresh our good practice that may drop after a period of peaceful time.
As long as we need to get online, even if some bad guys have been caught, we can never be safe. Last month is lucky for me and I have to remind myself that luck may not be with me for this month or the next.
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