10 ways to detect computer malware!

1: Microsoft Process Explorer (formerly Sysinternals)

Process Explorer provides an excellent way to determine what processes are running on a computer. It also describes the function of each process.
More important, you can use Process Explorer to create a baseline of the running processes used by the computer when it’s operating correctly. If for some reason the computer starts behaving poorly, run Process Explorer again and compare the scans. Any differences will be good places to start looking for malware.

2: Trend Micro’s HiJackThis

HiJackThis is Process Explorer on steroids, making the application somewhat daunting to those of us not completely familiar with operating systems. Still, running HiJackThis before having malware problems creates a great reference baseline, making it easy to spot changes.
If it’s too late to run a baseline scan, do not fear. Several Web sites offer online applications that will automatically analyze the log file from HiJackThis, pointing out possible conflicts. Two that I use are HiJackThis.de Security and NetworkTechs.com. If you would rather have trained experts help, I would recommend WindowSecurity.com’s HiJackThis forum.

3: Kaspersky’s GetSystemInfo

Kaspersky has an application similar to HiJackThis called GetSystemInfo. I like the fact that Kaspersky has an online parser. Just upload the log file and the parser will point out any disparities.
GetSystemInfo, like the other scanners, is a good way to keep track of what’s on the computer, and if need be, it can help find any malware that happens to sneak in.
Be careful: As I alluded to earlier, removing processes suggested by the scanners is not for the faint of heart. It requires in-depth knowledge of operating systems or being able to compare before and after scans.
Next, I’d like to discuss two vulnerability scanners.

How to protect yourself from dangerous viruses?

Most of the time, those websites that offer free music, songs, films and games downloads tend to come with certain virus packages. These things otherwise tend to be illegal for downloading but these websites assure you these free of cost. Well, these are not. You have to pay in form of buying these virus packages from these. One tip is to avoid downloading such stuff from these sites and if you do want to, then run a scan beforehand and check if that file is filled with viruses or not. Do not go for free screen savers and mouse cursor downloads. This also comes with a surprise package of harmful viruses that get to be installed onto your computer when you download these free screen savers and mouse cursors.
You are to open emails that come from your family, friends or acquaintances. A large portion of viruses can be downloaded from these emails from unknown sources coming different types of attachments. You are not to open such emails. Rather go for an email filtration system that will put anonymous and spam loaded emails into the junk.