Introduction
Welcome to Datadefender.net
The Datadefender.net site is back! This is the place to find information on computer viruses, malicous software and other threats to computer security. We advise on how you can back up your data, protect your computer from attack and prevent your data from being destroyed. Watch this space as more content is added in the coming days.
We will keep the site updated with news on the latest virus threats, recommendations for antivirus software and what to do if your computer gets infected. We review the leading brands of antivirus software and you will find links to download them or try before you buy. We also provide links to free antivirus programs together with reviews and recommendations.
Protecting your Data
Almost all virus and malicious software attacks are email and internet based. Nowadays almost every computer connects to the Internet at least some of the time and it is an opportunity for hackers and digital vandals to steal something from you or hijack your computer to cause damage elsewhere. Other parts of this site cover the various attack methods in more detail, but the most important thing is to protect your computer, personal information, bank details and valuable data from being compromised.
There are many anti-virus programs on the market today and they are not all the same. Some are more effective than others for certain types of attack and some repond faster than others to new threats that develop. Imagine what it would be like if you spent money on an antivirus program only to discover that it did not work when your computer was attacked by a new virus? Some antivirus programs have additional features to block suspicious activity even if they do not recognise a specific virus signature. This will protect you against new threats as they develop. Other include secure firewalls and many other features beyond simply scanning your computer for viruses.
About Datadefender.net
Based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire UK we are specialists in computer security. We offer a range of services to local customers in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Berkshire including removing virus and malware infections and recovering data from crashed computers. This site has up to date information on the latest developments in computer security, including download links to the leading brands of antivirus software.
Look at the links on the left to see information about the different types of digital threat. Most are trying to steal something from you such as bank and credit card details, but it is also surprisingly common for home and office computers to be hijacked and become part of a 'botnet' used for such purposes as sending spam emails.