Be Aware of Malware: The Importance of Patches and Anti-virus Software

We’ve all heard of the nasty software that can do serious damage to your computer system – Viruses, Trojans, Worms… and no, we’re not talking about Boggy B and Co.

As a group, we call them Malware – AKA “malicious software” – built to exploit chinks in the armour of our operating systems. From clogging up your computer with pop-up ads to holding you to ransom by encrypting your files, it’s imperative that computers are kept up-to-date with the latest patches and anti-virus software. Here are three simple ways you can protect yourself and your computer...