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The Risks of Downloading Free Software

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SwiftTech Solutions, Inc.
SwiftTech Solutions, Inc.

Many people use the internet to search for free software to help them complete tasks such as edit documents, change screen savers, download fonts, and scan for viruses. However, freeware is not a bargain when your employees are dealing with system crashes, bandwidth slowing, data breaches, malware infestations, and so forth. These free software installs can actually cost companies thousands of dollars in decreased employee productivity, lost data, identity theft clean-up, and lawsuits. Plus, efforts to get rid of unwanted settings typically do not succeed without the help of an IT expert. To learn more, you can visit our blog at http://bit.ly/1hH6c6L

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By SWIFTTECH SOLUTIONS The Risk of Downloading Free Software
MALICIOUS Free software can be freeware
1 2 3 Howbad freewareinfects computers Harm thatcan be caused Howto avoid malicious freeware
1 How computers get INFECTED
The free software may look okay to use…
…but watch out forthese redflags. Fake download buttons “Partner” installations
LOOK BEFORECLICKING
2 The Harmful Effects
Some possible outcomes… Browser hijacking Overwhelming pop-ups Overcrowding toolbars
You can prevent and fix these problems
3 How you can AVOID BAD FREEWARE
your workspace PROTECT
RESEARCHsoftware first!
Use onlytrusted sites!
Incorporate ad blocking software
as a safeguard against virus,network,and web browser threats Endpoint protection Use
CALL SWIFTTECH TODAY FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION
SWIFTTECH SOLUTIONS WWW.SWIFTTECHSOLUTIONS.COM 877-794-3811
Sources: • “Freeto Play” onbigredbarrel.com,2013 • “US Navy…MateHarrison…” onwikimedia.com,2003 • “Red Button”on funnyjunk.com,2013 • “Holding Hands” on flickr.com,2012 • “Shadi Robin” onfanpop.com,2014 • “Businesspeople…offcliff” onamanaimages.com, 2014 • “3 Holiday Shopping Scams” ontechgig.com,2014 • “Overwhelmed”on chronicle.com,2014 • “TrafficJam” on wikimedia.com,2010 • “Old Stop Sign” on wikimedia.com,2014 • “US Navy…William Dean…”onwikimedia.com,2008 • “Investigar” onblogspot.com,2010 • “Friends” onfullplatediva.com,2014 • “Bank Vault” onwikimedia.com,2014

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