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Windows Help & Advice|May 2020
Nick Peers reveals how to make your PC secure against malware and other threats
Nick Peers
LOCK IT DOWN!

Windows Security offers a good first line against attacks, but it still needs additional help.

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 protected.

Cybercriminals are increasingly preying on us directly to try and trick their way on to 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 being infected by other means. But that doesn’t mean 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 – plus help you strengthen your network’s security and steer you towards free and paid-for tools to keep you protected. Whether you’re worried about ransomware or malicious advertising, we’ve got you covered. Make sure Windows, your applications and your security tools are all up to date, turn the page and take control of your computing security for 2020 and beyond.

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