Does Windows 10 or 11 Need Antivirus Software?

    Antivirus software is essential for Windows PCs to protect against malware like viruses and ransomware. It offers real-time protection, automatic updates, and peace of mind.  

3 Risk that you can’t ignore

• Unprotected from Hackers: Antivirus shields you from malware that steals personal info and files.
• Data at Risk: Without antivirus, malware can corrupt or erase your important files.
• Privacy Breaches: Antivirus helps prevent hackers from stealing passwords, credit cards, and other sensitive data.

 

Meet Ram Prasad who lost everything

  Ram booted his laptop, ready to tackle the looming deadline. But instead of his usual desktop, a skull leered back at him. “ENCRYPTED!” screamed the message. Panic surged. Years of video edits, client data, everything – gone. A single click confirmed his fears. Empty folders mocked him. He called Akash, his tech-savvy friend. “Ransomware,” Akash said grimly. Hackers locked his files, demanding a ransom to unlock them. Ram’s heart hammered. Deadline loomed, a monster feeding on his fear. Pay the criminals or lose everything? The weight of the decision pressed down on him, the answer a terrifying unknown.

Solution to unknown problem

Desperate, Ram dialed Sayprint, a Online computer software shop known for their miracles. He stammered out the situation, a knot tightening in his stomach.

“Ransomware’s a nasty one,” Sayprint sighed after hearing the story. “But hold on, some new antivirus programs have anti-ransomware features. Have you tried scanning with anything?”

A sliver of hope flickered in Ram’s chest. He hadn’t. “No, I didn’t even know that was a thing!”

“Let’s try it then,” Sayprint said. “There’s a good chance Norton Total 360 can remove the encryption.”

Ram rushed out and bought the software, praying it was a lifebuoy and not yet another anchor. Back home, the antivirus scan crawled, each passing hour an eternity. Finally, after four agonizing hours, the results popped up. A wave of relief washed over Ram – the data was recoverable!

Following Sayprint’s remote instructions, Ram meticulously removed the ransomware’s encryptions. One by one, precious folders reappeared on his screen. Exhausted but ecstatic, he called Sayprint back, his voice thick with gratitude.

“You’re a lifesaver, Sayprint! I can’t thank you enough!”

“Glad I could help, Ram,” Sayprint chuckled. “But remember, this is a close call. Invest in good antivirus software and keep it updated. Prevention is always better than the cure.”

Ram hung up, a newfound respect for digital hygiene burning in his mind. He vowed to never underestimate the power of a good antivirus again. His deadline loomed, but now, hope had replaced dread. He might be running late, but at least, his work wasn’t lost forever.