What Are Malicious Websites and Drive by Downloads? & How To Get Support For Malwarebytes & Antimalware 1-800-893-0638

A number of computer user are unaware of the fact that you don’t have to intentionally download a malicious, file contains virus attachment in order to compromise your system security. Malicious websites and drive-by downloads are just two ways that your security can become compromised by doing nothing more than visiting a website. Both underpin the necessity of protecting your computer with a strong Internet Security Program. 

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A Malicious website is a site that attempts to install malware (a general term for anything that will disrupt computer operation, gather your personal information or, in a worst-case scenario, gain total access to your machine) onto your device. 

How Do I Protect Myself Against Malicious Websites and Drive-By Downloads?

• Don’t install codecs unless you’re absolutely positive that they’re safe and trusted source.

• Don’t open emails that seem suspicious or “spammy,” especially if they contain attachments or are from unknown senders.

• If you get a link in an email, it doesn’t hurt to visit the main website by typing the address into your browser manually. When in doubt, call the person who sent you the email before clicking.

• If you’re the least bit suspicious about a URL, use Norton Safe Web to check it out.

• If a website seems off, looks like it’s installing something or is asking permission to install codecs, you’re better off closing the tab and looking for the content elsewhere.

There are a lot of dangers out there and malicious websites hosting drive-by downloads are some of the newest and scariest in internet. But there are ways for you to protect yourself so that you can use the Internet without trouble. 

Do your due diligence and exercise reasonable caution and your web surfing should be smooth sailing. 

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