Beware, The raging Malware

The owner of the gadget again reminded of the threat of malware is increasingly raged this year. Most of the induced lack of awareness of their security software and custom software purchases (software) is not authorized. 

ESET research results, corporate security applications, showed the prevalence rate or prevalence of malware in Indonesia in February 2013 mencaapi 15.08% higher than the Philippines by 12.94%. 

There are 11 malware that dominates the prevalence rate was estimated in March and is increasingly active. To-11 infection was Ramnit, Sality, Autostart, Autorun, Slugin, Virut, Conficker, iFrames, Dorkbot, Somoto, and Eksploitcve-2010-2568. 

The results of safety studies conducted at Microsoft Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam also shocked the world. In research that was announced last February 25 5601 types of malware found in portable computers preinstalled with the operating system (OS) pirated Windows and the Windows installer DVD piracy. As many as 68% of computers are branded and 74% of the OS software. They found 3800 malware is a trojan, worms remaining 726 and 627 viruses. 

If consumers can not verify the authenticity of the copy of the pre-installed OS, the risk of contracting the virus. Malware can be disguised as a picture or a legitimate program and cause damage to the theft of important information. 

The results reveal pirated software is still a major cause. Citing a study of the Business Software Alliance showed Vietnam has a piracy rate of 88%, Indonesia 86%, Thailand 72%, 70%, and the Philippines. A separate study found the 63% of computer users in the Asia Pacific region admitted to using pirated software. 

The condition is aggravated by rampant malware sale at a price tag, depending on the location of passage and the number of computers that will be attacked. The price for the 1,000 computers infected hosts are located in the United States is U.S. $ 200 (equivalent to USD 1.9 million), in Europe U.S. $ 60 - U.S. $ 120 (approximately USD 581 thousand - USD 1.1 million) and other countries U.S. $ 20 ( approximately USD 193 thousand). 

One easy way to secure your device is using a quality antivirus, especially for those who like to surf the internet. For example, Avast!, Secure Disc Avast, ESET NOD32 Antivirus 6 (USD 140 thousand - 550 thousand USD for the new activation), Avira Antivirus Premium (U.S. $ 29.99 or approximately USD 290 thousand) and Bitdefender (U.S. $ 39.95 or approximately USD 386 thousand). 

In addition, users need awareness to not use pirated software and be wary of electronic mail (e-mail / e-mail) are suspicious. Make sure the device you purchase has an official software.