Using AntiVirus Protection

Using anti-virus protection on your smartphone, tablet, and computer is essential for several reasons:

1. Protection against Malware: Anti-virus software helps safeguard your devices from various types of malware, including viruses, worms, trojans, and spyware. These malicious programs can damage your data, steal sensitive information, and even render your device inoperable.

2. Preventing Data Theft: Anti-virus protection prevents unauthorized access to your personal and financial information, ensuring that your data remains secure and confidential. It acts as a shield against identity theft and financial fraud.

3. Enhancing Online Security: With anti-virus software in place, you can browse the internet with peace of mind, as it blocks malicious websites and prevents phishing attempts, protecting you from online scams and fraudulent activities.

4. Ensuring Device Performance: Malware and viruses can significantly impact your device's performance, causing it to slow down, crash, or freeze. Anti-virus software scans and removes these threats, helping your devices run smoothly.

5. Safeguarding Personal Privacy: Anti-virus protection plays a crucial role in safeguarding your privacy. It prevents unauthorized access to your device's camera, microphone, and other sensitive components, ensuring your personal life remains private.

6. Protection Against Ransomware: Ransomware is a type of malware that can lock you out of your device and demand a ransom for access. Anti-virus software can detect and block ransomware threats, protecting your data from being held hostage.

7. Keeping Devices Updated: Most anti-virus programs automatically update their virus databases to detect new threats. This ensures that your devices are continuously protected against the latest malware.

8. Reducing Cybersecurity Risks: By using anti-virus protection, you contribute to a safer online environment for yourself and others. Infected devices can become part of botnets and contribute to cyberattack.

To run an anti-virus scan on your computer, click the "Antivirus Protection" tab on the left of the main screen.

1. Decide on the type of scan you'd like, and click "Start"

The tool will scan your computer and hard drives for viruses

Antivirus Settings

You can modify the settings of the Antivirus tool anytime