Malware - sites to avoid.

Malware - those programs that can really mess up your PC system (Mac are also starting to be affected as well) are concentrated around three main types of sites according to recent research by McAfee, one of the world's leading anti-virus software creators.

The sites to avoid are fake celebrity sites (#1), screen saver sites (#2) and pornography sites (#3). Visit these sites at your own risk.

However, often it's not necessarily you but rather staff that you may be employing that visit these dangerous and potentially system crippling sites. Give this real possibility it becomes crucial that you install software that can protect your organisation from these malicious forms of attack.

On the commercial side there is always companies like McAfee to help you out (check their web site in any event to help you understand the possible dangers - McAfee.com). But there are always the excellent free resources to call on as well. For example AOL have released a great anti-virus, anti-adware, anti-malware product that is completely free (who said that freeware was developed by shonky people?).

To check out the software before downloading go to: http://www.download.com/AOL-Active-Virus-Shield/3000-2239_4-10568703.html?tag=lst-0-6 (just copy and paste this URL into your web browser) There is a button on the page for simple and quick downloading if you decide to go ahead and use this great piece of software.

The software, once installed, will ask to scan your whole system - it takes a bit of time but is well worth it. After that the software will check every new item that your computer comes in contact with and help you delete and threats.

Thanks AOL for a great product!