Many times when downloading software, other programs that you are unaware of
come with it. Malware writers often use the download as a way to transfer their
malware into your PC.
The point here is to use caution whenever you are surfing around and visiting
new websites. The Internet is like a city. Some places are safe and others are
not. Unsafe places in a city have telltale indicators that you can see, but
websites don't and therefore you need to treat unknown sites as if they are
dangerous!
So in conclusion - an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The small
amount of time and in some cases cost of installing and updating these programs
is 'Nothing' compared to the time and effort it takes to restore a compromised
PC or to recover your identity after it's been stolen!
Without fail - keep your antivirus and antimalware software constantly updated
and active!
