Do You Know Who Is Using Your Computer?

As many abused computers I see on a regular basis, I actually get to see some now and then that are actually in pretty good shape, inside and out. The only reason I got to see it was because it unexpectedly got infected with viruses and spyware. The customer was still wondering how it happened because they are always so careful on the internet and learned all about safe internet surfing practices from the Spyware PreventionGuy.

After asking a few questions, they remembered that they let someone use their computer for a bit. Yes, even your dear guests, those lovely grandchildren, and especially some of those mischievous teenagers can get your computer infected within minutes. But the worst ones to get access to your computer are the scurvy dogs like in the video below. Just kidding…

Be careful who you let use your computer, either supervise them, or make sure you know they are trained in safe internet surfing habits before letting them run loose with your computer. If it were your car, I know you would be extremely careful who you let drive it, and maybe you should have a similar policy for your computer as well. Otherwise, you will find yourself googling for a local computer repair shop to fix your computer.