{"id":14062,"date":"2020-06-03T08:00:58","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T02:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/?p=14062"},"modified":"2020-09-23T13:47:34","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T08:17:34","slug":"block-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/computer-safety\/block-virus\/","title":{"rendered":"Block Virus and Malware from Your Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/block-virus.png\" alt=\"Block Virus\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" \/><\/div>\n<p>No matter how careful you think you are online, digital attacks will prevail if you\u2019re not equipped with the right gear. Unfortunately, viruses can surpass common sense no matter how clever you try to be. So if you\u2019re determined to protect your privacy and make sure your computer functions to the best of its abilities for as long as possible, you\u2019re going to want to utilize software designed to block viruses.<\/p>\n<p>Considering how the internet has allowed us to work from home, enjoy entertainment, and learn new skills, there is no stopping the digital space, and you can only bet it\u2019s going to expand even more in the coming years. As a result, you can expect cybercrime to drastically increase. With personal data being stored in cloud services and computers across the globe, cyber thieves will have more to feast on and attack. As such, you\u2019re going to need to beef up your security measures to make sure your privacy remains unhampered.<\/p>\n<h2>Block Virus: What to consider when looking for computer virus scan subscriptions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Do they have accessible customer service?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like many subscription services, it\u2019s important that you look into the access you\u2019re granted to when it comes to speaking to experts. It doesn\u2019t matter if you use your computer for personal consumption or use it to run a business. Your computing device is bound to have sensitive data. The moment it reaches a stranger\u2019s prying eyes could spell trouble and loss of money.<\/p>\n<p>Being able to turn to a group of experts when you need to is an option you shouldn\u2019t overlook. Find out what people are saying about an antivirus company\u2019s client support team. Once you sign up with a software brand that\u2019s made to block virus, it partly becomes their responsibility to make sure your laptop or desktop is optimized and functional. Consider an antivirus application an extension of your computer warranty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does it support your computer model?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No matter how popular a cybersecurity program is, if it isn\u2019t designed specifically for your computer model, it\u2019s not going to work the way you want it to. Software designed to block viruses can be very specific in that it has to be tailor-made for your operating system. Whether your desktop or laptop runs on <a href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/antivirus-for-android.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a>, Mac, or Windows, find one that\u2019s meant to support your device.<\/p>\n<p>Consider what past and present users are saying about your antivirus program of choice, too. Is it fast enough? Is it efficient? Does it slow down one\u2019s computing activities? If you don\u2019t have a set budget for an antivirus program yet, consider free computer <a href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/comodo-news\/what-is-virus-scanner\/\">virus scans<\/a> or download a virus cleaner. There are free versions of this, too. If not, opt for trial versions.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/secure.nurd.com\/home\/purchase.php?pid=109&amp;track=17287&amp;af=17287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<!--<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8604\" src=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/complete-antivirus.png\" alt=\"comodo antivirus\" width=\"650\" height=\"83\" \/>--><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8604\" src=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Banner-2.png\" alt=\"comodo antivirus\" width=\"650\" height=\"83\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Is it affordable?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Software designed to block viruses is known to be expensive. But if you look hard enough, you\u2019ll find that there are antivirus brands like us here in Comodo Cybersecurity that don\u2019t overcharge our products. While we believe that privacy and computer security are essential, we also believe that these \u201cprivileges\u201d shouldn\u2019t be costly. For only $17.99, you\u2019re granted access to complete cybersecurity for an entire year!<\/p>\n<p>Always factor in price. Over are the days when only expensive antivirus applications can protect your computer. Why pay more when there are companies like us that offer the same value and coverage for only a fraction of the competitor\u2019s fees?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does it respect your privacy policy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you subscribe to a cybersecurity application or download a virus cleaner, you want to make sure it respects your privacy and doesn\u2019t sell your information. This may come as a surprise to many people, but some of the biggest privacy violators are computer virus scanners. This is why it\u2019s important to download or subscribe only to reputable antivirus companies. Again, research goes a long way, and knowing what people say about certain brands can help shape your approach to cybersecurity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is it efficient?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Speed is an elemental factor we all value. Given that we\u2019re all so accustomed to fast things\u2014from food deliveries to online reservations\u2014we should expect the same from a computer virus scanner. Before you download a virus cleaner, find out if it can do quick scans. The last thing you\u2019d want when you\u2019re using your computer is for your work to be delayed, all because your antivirus program isn\u2019t done assessing your device yet. Antivirus brands are all made to block viruses, for sure. But are the ones you\u2019re considering fast enough?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for award-winning cybersecurity that\u2019s easy on the wallet, sign up with <a href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/\">Comodo Cybersecurity<\/a> now!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/computer-safety\/best-free-virus-removal-tools\/\">Best Free Virus Removal Tools<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/website-backup\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website Backup<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/download\/thank-you.php?prod=cloud-antivirus&amp;track=16678&amp;af=16678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8604\" src=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Comodo-Free-Antivirus.png\" alt=\"comodo antivirus\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No matter how careful you think you are online, digital attacks will prevail if you\u2019re not equipped with the right gear. 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