Antivirus Solutions

Full Scale Antivirus Solutions

Everyday there are over 300,000 new viruses found across the world. That number is not a typo! It is a scary world we live in that there are so many new detections. If you are not careful, these viruses can get into your computer system and cause irreparable damage to your software or even hardware!

IT Factor can consult with your office and install a full scale antivirus solution for you to protect not only your data, but prevent most virus infections from even starting.

What types of threats are there?

• Trojan Virus: A Trojan is a type of malware that is often disguised as a legitimate software. They are employed by cyber-thieves and hackers to gain access to a users system. Users are typically tricked by some form of social engineering to load and execute the Trojans on their computer. Once activated, it allows cyber-criminals to spy on you, steal your data and gain backdoor access into your system.
• Malware: Malware is a catch-all term for any type of malicious software designed to harm or exploit any programmable device, service or network. Cybercriminals typically use it to extract data that they can leverage over victims for financial gain. That data can range from financial data, healthcare records, or personal emails and passwords. The possibilities of what sort of information can be compromised have become endless.
• Ransomware: Ransomware is a malware that employs encryption to hold a victim's information at ransom. A user or organization's critical data is encrypted so that they cannot access files, databases, or applications. A ransom is then demanded to provide access. It is often designed to spread across a network and target database and file servers, and can thus quickly paralyze an entire organization. It is a growing threat, generating billions of dollars in payments to cybercriminals and inflicting significant damage and expenses for businesses and governmental organizations.