This is the most coming question we at Cork Computers are asked on a daily instance. Our research found that 98% of the time the problem your computer / laptop has is Spyware AND Malware.
What is Spyware? Spyware is a type of malware that can be installed on computers, and which collects small pieces of information about users without their knowledge. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the user, and can be difficult to detect. Typically, spyware is secretly installed on the user's personal computer.
What is Malware? Malware, short for malicious software, consists of programming (code, scripts, active content, and other software) designed to disrupt or deny operation, gather information that leads to loss of privacy or exploitation, gain unauthorized access to system resources, and other abusive behavior.
To sum it up – Spyware and Malware are programs that run on your computer and use most of the available memory themselves before it allows you to use any of your normal programs making the computer for the user to run extremely SLOW
What can I do to remove Spyware / Malware?We have a host of free programs you can use to remove the spyware yourself but in some instances you may have to get the professionals. Log onto www.corkcomputers.ie/ncn to access the free software. If you require help please feel free to contact us on 021 4355168 or support@corkcomputers.ie OR ask on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/corkcomputers What would you like us to talk about next month please send your questions to news@corkcomputers.ie and we will answer them for you in the next issue.
