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Beware of Computer Viruses

Computer viruses are designed to move from one computer to another to delete or corrupt a computers hard drive. Instant messages, emails and attachments are popular ways for a hacker to attack and interfere with your computer.

Professionals, such as our SEO Manchester team, always recommend the use of a  reputable anti virus software to protect yourself from being infected. It has recently been reported that a Trojan horse virus in virulent in Smart phones in Russia. Downloaded via an app, users are being tricked into unknowingly offering themselves up to malicious programmes.

The symptoms of a computer virus vary greatly. Some viruses remain undetected for months and then suddenly attack whereas others can start immediately destroying your data and memory. Some viruses can even create a backdoor allowing hackers entrance into your computer.