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How can I avoid getting a virus on my computer?

Jul 18, 2019 | Desktop, FAQ, Firewall, MacOS, Virus, Windows

A virus is a malicious program that installs itself on your computer without your authorization and may cause damage to your computer’s data or to other computers on a network. The first step to avoiding a virus infection is to be sure that your computer has...

My machine is behaving strangely. I think I have a virus. Can you help?

Jul 18, 2019 | Desktop, FAQ, Troubleshooting, Virus

If you have reason to believe your system is infected with a virus, spyware, or malware, please shut it off immediately and contact us by phone. We will back up your data and clean the system of the infection. If we are unable to clean it, we will store your backed up...

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