This is Prevention In A Post Modern World...
Malicious Software Prevention
By: Steven Alexander
It is our fervent hope and wish that we had better news in this
regard. For the past 15 years, we have railed tirelessly against the malcontents that write malicious
software.
Customers and others have said to me more than once; 'virus
work is good for your business'. No it's not. What is good for my business is when my customers do not
get their technology infected. This unfortunately is easier said than done. On any given computer that
is badly infected, Technical Resource Management Company may well have over (5) hours invested in the computer to
certify it 100% clean and virus free. It is impossible and very bad business to charge (5) hours to
clean a computer and consequently a much lower fee must be applied. It is easy to see why we are not fond of
malicious software authors. These criminals cause and leave extensive financial and emotional
damage in their wake.
The big box companies that author commercial anti virus software are
currently well behind the curve in this regard in my opinion. Instead they should be leading the charge and
focusing on prevention instead of detection. Our model is and always been one
of prevention. It does little good once the malicious software is already on your hard drive. The
technology used today to detect a virus 'signature' in a file is not much different than the technology employed 15
years ago! I would call that well behind the curve.
+ What Is Worse Than Having A Virus On My Computer?
Not knowing you have a virus on your computer.
+ Approximately How Many Viruses Are Released To The Internet Monthly?
Sadly, approximately 2,500; give or take.
+ Isn't My Computer Getting Infected Good For Your Business?
Absolutely not! There is no love lost between my company and malicous software authors; they cost me money most of the time and make life more difficult on the Internet than it needs to be. Imagine a world (Internet) with no longer a threat of computer viruses or malicous software! Not only are these coder's not prosecuted; since they are not punished they continue to write more dangerous and malicious software everyday causing more financial upheaval for my customers and making my job even more difficult indeed.
+ What Are The Big Box Company's Doing To Addess The Virus Problem?
Your guess is as good as mine. From where we are sitting and all the infected computers we must repair, not much in the way of prevention.
+ What Can I Do To Prevent Infection?
There are a number of things one can do. Extreme caution must be exercised when downloading files from the Internet or clicking on 'infected links'.
+ I Thought Email Attachments Were The Preferred Method Of Infection?
Email attachments continue to be a popular delivery mechanism for malicious coder's. They have found that infecting hyperlinks on the Internet is more effective, trapping unsuspecting Internet users flatfooted.
+ Why Are These Criminals Prosecuted?
Good question. Again, your guess is as good as mine. We have laws in ths Nation that are designed to act as a deterrent to such criminal activity as this. Unfortunately we rarely hear of a virus writer going to jail for long stretches or punished in any manner of speaking. Please contact your Federal or State Representative and demand action!
+ What Would Be A Fair Punishment For These Criminals?
30 years hard labor. Rewarding these criminals with jobs at well known software companies (for really good money) is a slap in the face to every person that has had their computer infected or hacked into.
+ I Think I have 'a' Virus, Can You Help?
Of course. One of the most common misconceptions out there is that 'a' single virus infection exists in nature. Having one (1) single virus, trojan horse, or worm is possible, but certainly not the norm. Malicious software, like geese, usually and unfortunately arrive in gaggles.
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