Please Be Careful About Bot Viruses | Learn How to Prevent Infection

What is a Bot?

A bot is a type of computer virus that is a program designed to exploit a computer.

When infected, a malicious attacker can remotely control your computer, and in accordance with the instructions from this attacker, you can send a large amount of junk mail from your computer, or you can use it inside your computer. It causes serious damage such as stealing personal information.

* It is called a bot virus because its operation is similar to that of a robot.

Even if a bot is infected, it often does not show any visible symptoms, and it is difficult to notice the infection.

Therefore, there is a risk that not only will you become a victim of information leakage due to infection, but you will also become a perpetrator who is manipulated and attacks other PCs.

Bot threat

Computers infected with bots form a network called a "botnet" and perform various activities. 

How do you get infected?

1.Network infection type

A type that infects by exploiting security holes (vulnerabilities) and improper settings of the OS and other programs.

Infects just by connecting to the Internet.

2.Email attachment type

Type of infection by executing the program attached to the email The infection by

this method is decreasing, but be careful.

3.WEB browsing type

A type that infects by downloading a virus embedded in a web page.

Recently, even legitimate websites such as companies have been tampered with and embedded with viruses, and it is no longer possible to avoid them simply by not browsing suspicious websites.

4.WEB guidance type

A type that infects by downloading a virus from the page you accessed by clicking the URL described in the SPAM email.

5.External storage medium infection type

(USB virus)

Infects via external storage media such as USB memory and digital cameras.

How to Prevent Infection?

1. A Bot Itself

A bot is a type of computer virus that is a program designed to exploit a computer.

When infected, a malicious attacker can remotely control your computer, and in accordance with the instructions from this attacker, you can send a large amount of junk mail from your computer, or you can use it inside your computer. It causes serious damage such as stealing personal information.

* It is called a bot virus because its operation is similar to that of a robot.

Even if a bot is infected, it often does not show any visible symptoms, and it is difficult to notice the infection.

Therefore, there is a risk that not only will you become a victim of information leakage due to infection, but you will also become a perpetrator who is manipulated and attacks other PCs.

2. Antivirus Software

By installing antivirus software, you can reduce the risk of getting infected with a virus.

Also, even if you are using free antivirus software, it will not be effective enough if the update period of the virus definition file has expired. Keep your free antivirus software up-to-date and scan regularly.

3. A Firewall

A firewall is a software or hardware that protects your computer from unauthorized access and various types of viruses and worms at the forefront.

Recently, the number of operating systems and antivirus software that have a personal firewall function is increasing. If you install antivirus software, choose one with a personal firewall function to protect your computer from unauthorized access and virus infection.

4. Connecting to a Broadband

By connecting via a broadband router, the router prevents infection attacks from the outside, so you can build a safe environment that is resistant to infection.

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