Is your computer
protected?
November 3, 2010
With the recent outbreak of computer viruses, it is
especially important to make sure your antivirus
software is up to date and the latest Microsoft
Windows patches have been installed on your
computer.
Most malicious software (malware) is installed on a
machine without the user realizing it. For example,
malware can be installed simply by opening an email,
visiting a legitimate website or even closing or
cancelling a pop-up window. These are ways malicious
software can circumvent your antivirus program.
Symptoms
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms,
your computer might be infected.

Your computer is running slowly
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Your computer is locking up or not responding
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Your computer restarts on its own
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Applications aren’t working properly
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Never click anything inside a pop-up window.
Instead, use the keyboard combination ALT and
F4. Holding ALT and pressing F4 will close the
window that is on top (which should be the
malicious pop-up).
For more information
Gross Mendelsohn’s Technology Solutions Group is
here to help. If you think your computer might be
infected or if you have any questions about network
security, please contact us at [email protected]
or 410.929.1GMA (410.929.1462).
Resources
Download and install Windows Updates
Protect your computer
We strongly suggest following the steps below to help
keep your computer safe.

Make sure your antivirus software is up to
date.

Pay attention and respond quickly to any alerts
from your antivirus program.
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Promptly install Windows Updates. Your
computer should be set up to alert you when
new updates are available. On October 12,
Microsoft released its biggest-ever security
update, fixing 49 vulnerabilities in Windows,
Internet Explorer and Office.
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