WINDOWS SECURITY SPECIAL

Lock down your PC!

KEEPING YOUR PC safe from malware is a never-ending challenge. With new threats popping up (and then fading into the background again) all the time, we’re indebted to security experts such as Kaspersky, Norton, and Bitdefender for their constant vigilance. Their security tools are constantly evolving to keep up with the changing malware landscape, but however hard they work, you can’t rely on them 100 percent to keep your PC protected.

Cybercriminals are increasingly preying on us directly to try and trick their way onto our machines and into our wallets. These days, you’re as likely to be the architect of your own downfall by responding to a scam alert as you are to be infected by other means. But that doesn’t mean that you’re fighting a losing battle.

In this feature we’re going to reveal what types of threat are currently the most dangerous, and what you can do to ensure you remain safe from them. We’ll reveal what the latest threats are, from hack tools to adware, and help you strengthen your network’s security to keep you protected.