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How To Know An Antivirus Is Fake Or Real?

by Ted Allen Antivirus expert

The Internet is one of the excellent platforms for information and communication but it is also an entry point for threats and other viruses. No one wants to face the situation of PC crashing and asking us to format it so that viruses can be eliminated. It is enhanced to look for reliable antivirus software which is an excellent way to safeguard the device.


An Antivirus is designed to keep the device away from the viruses, codes, and malicious software, etc. It is very important if you need the complete security of the device. But one has to be aware of the fake antivirus software which is not designed to protect the devices but rather they are fictitious to attack the devices and steal personal information for one's own means. The software of such types are designed to sell the details for spam messages or unwanted advertisements. The situation becomes worse if the software gets financial information in your system and passes it to the maker. Your system may also contain credit card information or bank account information, which will fall in the illegal hands.

 

How to differentiate between fake and real antivirus software?


Specialists can easily differentiate between the real and fake software but beginners are to differentiate. Though Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the fake antivirus software may seem original and true, a little knowledge and research will guide you about the truth.


Rundown to learn the aspect connected with the fake antivirus software, which will help you to safeguard your device


·         Fake software will pop up asking to scan the device

·         The software will ask you to install the ones about which you are not aware of.

·         Once you click on the option of Scan, lots of viruses will be shown.

·         Fake software will never clean your device rather it will ask you to buy security software but you should never buy it.

 

Make use of Reliable and trustworthy antivirus


You should never make use of credit card information to buy the software of which you are not aware of. Getting lured by the free antivirus download can make you download several threats, viruses; and hence you should only download the ones which you know. Rather, you should do research on the PC virus protection tool and find out the details. It is essential to put together reliable and trustworthy virus removal software instead of the ones which are fake. In case your device is damaged by the fake one, then it is time for you to clean it with reliable and trusted antivirus software.


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About Ted Allen Junior   Antivirus expert

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Joined APSense since, September 2nd, 2019, From New York, United States.

Created on Sep 4th 2019 22:33. Viewed 437 times.

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