Anti malware software protects against infections caused by different types of malware. “Malware” is the general term covering all the different types of threats to your computer security. Malware is more annoying than troublesome in most cases, often being embedded into free downloads such as small applets like weather or news, most likely popping up ads by tracking your behaviour and accessing cookies from your browsing.
Whilst malware is annoying it can also hide more malicious intent to your computer security such as:
So, whilst some may say they can live with malware being on their computer system it is always better to have anti malware software to make sure that it isn’t there, because why live with something that is annoying and could give rise to something far worse?
For malware protection we typically implement Sophos, part of the intercept-x suite of tools. For added cost effectiveness, Sophos Intercept-x also provides ransomeware protection and antivirus protection, an all in one solution.
The Silver Cloud Business helps companies with malware protection in Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset. Contact us on 01722 411 999 for more information about how we can secure your business.
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Rich Parsons - Foundation for Social Change and Inclusion (UK) Operations Manager
The Silver Cloud Business has provided FSCI (UK) with first class IT support since we started in 2017.
They’ve always been responsive, reliable and effective, and friendly too.
Highly recommended!
