What is Malware?
Malware (Malicious software) is a program (code, scripts, active content, etc.) that is designed to interfere or damage the program code or operating system used. Examples of malware that often attack include Viruses, Worms, Keyloggers, Browser Hijackers, Trojan Horses, Spyware, Adware, Backdoor, Polymorphic Viruses, Rootkits, and Rogues.
The more sophisticated the technology, the more cyber attacks will be. This is in line with the development of internet technology and the increasingly complex use and users of the internet around the world. Based on statistical data from Hootsuite and We are Social in 2019. Internet users in Indonesia have reached 150 million users. With this data, we can see that the potential for spreading viruses and malware will increase. Thus, an increase in traffic will make it easier for viruses and malware to attack computers or internet user devices.
Ways of a malware infection can be through the browser used to surf the internet, or from programs, applications, or operating systems that are taken arbitrarily or pirated.
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Malware that has infected a computer will become a serious problem that must be addressed immediately, including its bad effects, namely:
- Computer performance will decrease
- The computer memory becomes full suddenly
- Computer data can be copied, stolen, or locked by a hacker controlling the malware. There are even cases that ask for a ransom from the user with the threat that the data that has been locked or taken will be destroyed or deleted.
- and other losses.
Seeing how bad the impact of malware is for the user, it is certain that this can harm your company or enterprise if the computer is exposed to malware. The following are some precautions that need to be considered, namely:
Use the Original Software or OS (Operating System)
Avoid using pirated, crack, nulled programs for software and operating systems. Because products that are not innate tend to be embedded with malware and viruses that are very dangerous to the user.
Always update the software and OS (Operating System) used
Always update the operating system, application software, and the browser you are using. Regularly updating the software or OS (Operating System) will reduce the risk of malware or virus attacks. Because, after being updated, of course, there will be additional features or the latest types of malware or viruses that have been registered. So that this latest version can block the latest types of viruses or malware, which the previous version couldn’t.
Install Antivirus as well as anti-malware
Installing Antivirus as well as anti-malware is very important. This antivirus can be described as a security guard for a building. Of course, this will ensure the security of the building more than a building that does not have a security guard.
The anti-virus as well as malware that we recommend is using Cylance Protect Cat because anti-virus is not just an ordinary anti-virus because in addition to using Artificial Intelligence (IA) technology. Cylance Protect Cat can detect early malware infection that is on your computer before it emerges and is immediately put into quarantine. Because usually, the malware that appears has been around for much longer, it’s just that it hasn’t been detected when done by a regular antivirus.
Also, Cylance Protect Cat can update itself automatically even behind the scenes. So that sometimes users protect paint are not aware that the anti-virus has been updated. Of course, this cannot interfere with users when operating a computer or laptop.
Enable Firewall
Enabling this built-in Windows firewall function is very important for individuals. However, for the Enterprise-class, it is recommended to add devices such as external firewalls in the internal network system, for example, Fortigate or the like which is adjusted to the size of your company. For those of you who don’t have much time or qualified IT personnel, we recommend that you do a managed service for your firewall, for example, the MFW (Managed Firewall) Service from IIJ Global Solutions Indonesia apart from preventing malware and hackers. You can also focus more on running your business and other business strategies.
Be careful in surfing in cyberspace
- Avoid opening websites that provide pirated software, cracks, keygen, prohibited websites such as online gambling or 18+ websites, etc.
- Do not just download files from the internet and make sure that you download documents from trusted sites.
- Do not open emails randomly from people we do not know, especially in .exe, .scr, .vbs format. Pay attention to the domains that are used sometimes hackers manipulate email names so that we are tricked and enter into their trap.
Keep your computer and accounts safe
Safeguarding your computer and accounts is very important. One of them is by using a password combination. However, we recommend that you use a password combination in the form of a combination of letters, numbers, and unique characters such as @, $, #, etc. This is to make it difficult for hackers to break into your account.
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What is Cylance Protect Cat?
Cylance is an anti-virus and anti-malware created from artificial intelligence based on AI (Artificial Intelligence) to proactively prevent, rather than reactively detect, persistent threat execution, and advanced malware.
Then how does Cylance Protect Cat work in eradicating Malware and other viruses?
The way Cylance Protect Cat works is very simple. There are 3 main points owned, namely Malware detection, Malware Quarantine, and Investigation.
This early detection ability is a key part of Cylance Protect Cat‘s work. They are capable of detecting unknown threats the moment the file is downloaded or executed. So they quickly put him in quarantine. With the Quarantine, Cylance Protect Cat will be able to detect threats based on predetermined policies. This policy is usually created by administrators to register several types of malware or viruses that can be detected. Besides, Cylance Protect Cat is also able to check the history of operations before and after the incident so that it will be easier for you to know where and where the malware is in action.
After seeing how the performance of Cylance Protect Cat is of course this is very useful for you and your business, in making preventive efforts against malware or other viruses that can hinder your business processes.
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