the risks of downloading free software
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Many people use the internet to search for free software to help them complete tasks such as edit documents, change screen savers, download fonts, and scan for viruses. However, freeware is not a bargain when your employees are dealing with system crashes, bandwidth slowing, data breaches, malware infestations, and so forth. These free software installs can actually cost companies thousands of dollars in decreased employee productivity, lost data, identity theft clean-up, and lawsuits. Plus, efforts to get rid of unwanted settings typically do not succeed without the help of an IT expert. To learn more, you can visit our blog at http://bit.ly/1hH6c6LTRANSCRIPT
By SWIFTTECH SOLUTIONS
The Risk of Downloading
Free Software
MALICIOUS
Free software
can be
freeware
1 2 3 How bad
freeware infects
computers
Harm that can
be caused
How to avoid
malicious
freeware
1 How computers get
INFECTED
The free software may
look okay to use…
…but watch out for these red flags.
Fake download buttons
“Partner” installations
LOOK BEFORE CLICKING
2
The
Harmful Effects
Some possible outcomes…
Browser hijacking Overwhelming
pop-ups
Overcrowding toolbars
You can prevent and fix these problems
3 How you can
AVOID BAD FREEWARE
your workspace
PROTECT
RESEARCH software first!
Use only trusted sites!
Incorporate
ad blocking
software
as a safeguard against
virus, network, and
web browser threats
Endpoint protection Use
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