Malware: Viruses, Trojans, Adware, Worms, Spyware

5 SIGNS YOUR COMPUTER IS INFECTED:

• It is deluged with pop-ups ads.
  
• Your web browser defaults to a page you did not request,
  as if possessed.
  
• It takes a long time to start, open programs, shut down, etc.
  
• It has frequent, unexplainable slowdowns.
• It just does not behave like it did when it was new.

As many as 80% of home computers have Adware, Spyware or some other unwanted “Malware” which not only slows your system but can also report your activities to less than reputable businesses.

 

Specialized Services in Dealing with Malware:
   
Technology Rescue will evaluate your systems to see how exposed they are, clean them & provide the best modern tools to prevent future Malware.  Then if you wish, we can train you and your family or employees on safe computer usage, and then monitor and maintain your systems for continued health and safety.

Virus and Spyware Removal

We've all seen it happen: you or someone you know has downloaded something from the internet that seemed harmless enough at the time. Next thing you know, the computer has slowed to a crawl. Pop-up advertising starts to appear out of nowhere. Private information gets sent to some company you've never heard of. And the worst part? Trying to uninstall the software sometimes makes the problem worse.

There's a battle raging on your computer right now to determine who owns your computer. 

Know the enemy:
A virus is a self-replicating program that infects a PC and can cause anything from minor problems to permanent data loss. Spyware takes control of your computer and eavesdrops on your behavior without your knowledge or consent, exploiting you for commercial gain or to violate your privacy.

Even if you use anti-virus software and keep it regularly updated (which you should!) there are still some things those programs miss, or can only partially clean. We use several powerful automated and manual removal tools to ensure your system is truly virus and spyware free.

Did You Know?

• 80% of users' computers have some form of spyware
• 67% of users have no antivirus software or don't update it frequently
• 89% of users do not know their machine is infected
• 95% do not give permission for the installation of the spyware
  *Statistics from the National Cyber-Security Alliance Survey

Our Service Includes

• Virus and spyware removal using automated and manual tools
• Registry infection cleaning (if applicable)
• Removal of BHO - browser helper objects (if applicable)
• Advice on how to protect your system from security compromises
• Software recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware & firewall

Benefits

• Surf the net confidently, knowing that you have a proper and clean system
• Avoid data loss and downtime due to an infection
• Don't get sold on commercial anti-virus software you don't need; we recommend a free, open source solution

Checklist: What You Need

• Troublesome, infected computer.
• We can fix your computer at your home or place of business.  If you're dropping off your laptop for service, remember both your power cable and the system discs that came with the computer. For service of a desktop PC, just bring your desktop by itself (no cables or accessories) and your system discs. The discs are preferred but not required for service.

Recommended Add-Ons

• Security Install (Level 1)
• Hardware Cleaning
• 1-Hour Live Training Session: Windows and Internet Basics