Service Desk Secrets

Welcome to Service Desk Secrets!

Learn about the security features on your computer as well as some common malware threats and how hackers try to steal your personal information. All this this ties in with the threats of malware and viruses which is the main focus of this list.

We live in a world where viruses and malware are pretty normal. But how do they work? Where do they come from? What\'s the difference between viruses and malware? Watch this video from Waste Time to find out!

In this learning activity, you'll explore what malware is, what the different types of malware are, and how you can protect your computer from these threats.

Free Software Products you can use to keep your personal computer clean from Malware and Viruses. All the software is listed below, click on the link to learn more and install.

Belarc Advisor automatically creates an accurate and up-to-date report, consisting of detailed software, hardware, network and the security configurations of your personal computer. This report also provides you with all of your product keys and update records. A complete inventory of your personal computer all in my place!

Download CCleaner for free - the world's leading PC Cleaner and Optimization Tool. Cleaning out your temporary files, cache, cookies and your registry with ease. Trusted by millions and critically acclaimed, there’s a reason why CCleaner is the world’s favorite PC optimization tool! Easy to use, one click cleaning so beginners can optimize their computers in seconds. Plus, it's packed with advanced features for power users.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is considered to be the next step in the detection and removal of malware. This product is designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware on your personal computer.

SUPERAntiSpyware. Free Malware Remover. Remove Malware, Remove Spyware, Rootkits, Spyware, Adware, Worms, Parasites all in one scan. It is recommended your run a complete scan the first run through. Once the scan is complete a restart might be necessary.

Checks- Unchecky automatically unchecks unrelated offers, both saving you mouse clicks and making it less likely to miss a checkbox of an unwanted offer.
Warns-Installers often try to sneak additional programs as a natural part of the installation. Unchecky warns you when you try to accept a potentially unwanted offer, which makes it less likely to be accepted accidentally.
Updates Automatically -Install and forget. Unchecky automatically updates whenever a new version is available, so you don't have to worry about running the latest version.

You'll test your knowledge of different categories of malicious and removal software.