Malware

Prevention,
Backup and
ALEXANDER I. IBARRETA
Teacher 1 Data Recovery
March 22-24, 2017

AGAY-AYAN, NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Malware
Malware is a term used to
describe a broad category of damaging
software that includes viruses, worms,
etc... The effects of malware range from
brief annoyance to computer crashes
and identity theft. Malware is easier to
avoid than it is to remove.
The reality
 Almost 40% of the computer household users are
affected by computer viruses
 Nearly 90% of emails contains malware
 Some virus writers are often children who wrote to
experiment their programming skills
 6,000 new viruses are created every month
 You can’t get a virus simply be reading email It is
only activated when you click a link or open an
attachment
 1 out of 10 programs downloaded is malicious
 Over 85% of all the known viruses are for Microsoft
platforms
Your responsibility
Adopt the mantra:
“It’s not a matter of if my computer fails,
but when.”
How to Prevent Malware From Infecting
Your Computer
 Avoid the use of removable media devices unless the
media are uninfected

 Install anti-virus/malware software and make it up to date

 Never open an e-mail attachment unless you are

expecting it.

 Think before you click

 Keep your personal information safe

 Don’t use open Wi-Fi

 Use multiple strong passwords

 Back up your files

Signs that your computer is infected
with malware
 My computer speaks to me..
 My computer is running extremely slowly…
 Applications won’t start.
 Where have my files gone?
 I cannot connect to the Internet or it runs very slowly.
 When I connect to the Internet, all types of windows
open or the browser displays pages I have not
requested.
 Library files for running games, programs, etc. have
disappeared from my computer.
 My computer has gone mad… literally.
How to Prevent Data Loss
 Avoid heat and vibration
- Keep computers in a dry, clean area with little traffic
 Run Scandisk, defrag and anti-virus software
- Run Scandisk every 2 to 3 weeks
- Defrag! Data recovery success is more likely when
damaged files are clustered
- Update your anti-virus at least 4 times a year and enable
auto update features

 Use uninterrupted power supply (UPS)

How to Prevent Data Loss
 Don’t upgrade hardware or software without
having a backup

 Physically secure your system from intruders

 Use firewalls and virus protection

 Be prepared for physical disasters

 Back up, back up, back up

How to..?
Thank you.