Not so. I got a new computer in December that I just had to take to the shop on Monday to get checked. The only major things I had knowingly downloaded was my CAD/CAM program from the mfgs. site, and Office 360 from Microsoft's web site. Both had to have authentication codes that allowed them to be downloaded and run. I also opened a few files on my email from folks that had sent me parts quotes, etc. Beyond that, and going to a couple of sites I frequent, like here and a gun board, the computer wasn't used for anything else.
Unfortunately I hadn't taken the time to download any type of anti-virus program to it yet, as I hadn't really planned to do anything with it that I thought would require one. It's intended purpose was to run nothing but my CAD/CAM program, the Office products I wanted for my business and the occasional business related venture online. Unfortunately the one I'm on now is having some issues and I had to use my new one to check email several times to download the files containing some parts lists, and some quotes.
The guy checked mine out, and after running some diagnostics determined that it had been infected with some new virus. He had just seen another computer last week, that was brought in by an old lady, that had acquired the same virus mine had. He said it's one of the latest and greatest that encrypts your files, along with some other stuff, and was currently impossible to get rid of without wiping and reloading everything. Thankfully I've still got this one to use until it comes back...and then I can get this one fixed too....
Like I said in the beginning you do not have to go to any 'adult sites' or anywhere else that you would think these types of viruses thrive (((if so I must share the same tastes in my 'adult' viewing as an old lady....LOL)))).....now days all you need to do is open an email, and your computer is toast.
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