One of the first computer virus created was the Creeper Virus discovered in 1971. Since then Computer Viruses have evolved greatly into different variations known as Spyware, Trojans, Malware. For most users, having the latest copy of a well known anti-virus software such as Avast, Mcafee or Symantec will do the trick to keep you protected.
Viruses of the past we're often more of a nuisance then harm. Meant to annoy the user of the computer by slowing it down and making it difficult to use. Often written by angry unemployed computer programmers trying to wreak havoc on their ex-employer.
However the bad intentions of computer viruses has raised to a new level now being linked with organized crime. This is increasingly dangerous in our digital dependant world where crucial information is kept on our computers such as our on-line banking passwords, credit card information and confidential company documents.
However, now moving into 2009 a new form of viruses are appearing known as the Website Virus! A website virus sits on your server and it effects the files of your website. Commonly they attach themselves to the PHP, ASP and Javascript code;. Where they have more flexibility to wreak havoc.
Not only will the website virus try to spread itself throughout your web server. It will also trying to infect visitors of your website. This can be extremely detrimental to your company image! In addition, since websites are often linked to other sensitive information such as Paypal accounts, Customer Newsletter Databases this makes vunerability to a Virus even more dangerous.
Unfortunately, today their isn't a software like Mcaffee which you can scan you website and clean the Viruses easily. Often the Virus needs to be manually extracted from the website code.
Typhon Vision is a full service Internet Consulting company providing Web design, Search Engine Optimization, E-Commerce Solutions, Internet Advertising consulting and Website Virus recovery. Although we primarily service the Greater Toronto Area our clients span abroad in Canada and the United States.
Not only can we remove the website virus, we can also create a protection plan to guard against repeated occurences and losing crucial down time.
Don't let your information and company image be compromised by a website virus! Let us create a protection plan for you!
