Warning about Downloading free software

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Warning about Downloading free software
​Free software download sites can be dangerous. Visit the wrong one and you’ll run into fake virus and malware warnings as well as fake download buttons, all of which are malware in disguise Free software download sites can be dangerous.This type of software poses a threat to a user's personal information due to the fact that the information collected is sent over the Internet, which could result in hackers accessing your computer. 

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​​Important Information
The terms virus and malware are often used interchangeably; however, a virus is one of many types of malware, and only one aspect of the overall computer threat. 

This type of software that comes bundled in with other software, which displays advertisements on a user's computer that relate to the type of internet searches and web pages that the individual has viewed. ​ Adware is usually installed without the user requesting it and has the capacity to severely slow down a computer's performance. To avoid contact with a virus it’s important to exercise caution when surfing the web, downloading files, and opening links or attachments.

As a best practice, never download text or email attachments that you’re not expecting, or files from websites you don’t trust. ​Traditional antivirus software alone will not fully protect you from all threats.

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