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Data Systems Associates not only take the time to remove the viruses that are infecting your computer but we also take the time to safeguard your system from future infections. We are well versed in knowing what activities will re-infect your system and can give you safety precautions so it does not keep happening. We not only install anti-virus software but also patch holes in the operating system, ensure your browser security is correct, download any current operating system service packs and updates. We will work with you to help you find the best possible antivirus that fits you and your computer.

Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses

What is a Virus
A computer virus attaches itself to a program or file enabling it to spread from one computer to another, leaving infections as it travels

What is a Worm?
A worm is similar to a virus by design and is considered to be a sub-class of a virus. Worms spread from computer to computer, but unlike a virus, it has the capability to travel without any human action.

What is a Trojan Horse?
A Trojan Horse is full of as much trickery as the mythological Trojan Horse it was named after. The Trojan Horse, at first glance will appear to be useful software but will actually do damage once installed or run on your computer. Those on the receiving end of a Trojan Horse are usually tricked into opening them because they appear to be receiving legitimate software or files from a legitimate source.

Malicious Software (Malware)

What is Malware?
Malicious software that is intentionally installed to an operation system for harmful purposes, Trojans, viruses, worms. Adware that the computer user did not agree to or have knowledge that it was being installed.

Rootkits

What is a Rootkit?
Program giving a hacker a fraudulous access -sometimes for a long time- to a computer system. A rootkit needs a vulnerable machine to be installed