Antivirus Protection

🌐 Scruffy’s Digital Journy — Antivirus Protection

Hi, I’m Scruffy. Once I learned how to browse safely, Christopher explained something very important: antivirus software. At first, I thought the Internet was safe as long as I saw the padlock 🔒. But Christopher reminded me that viruses can still sneak in through downloads, emails, or unsafe websites. That’s why antivirus is needed on all devices.

🌀 Why Antivirus Matters

• Protects Against Malware: Antivirus blocks viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware, and other malicious programs. making antivirus especially important for PCs.

  
  

• All Devices Need Protection: Computers, smartphones, and tablets can all be attacked. Windows, macOS, and Android devices benefit from antivirus. iPhones and iPads are less vulnerable, but extra protection never hurts.

  
  

• Built‑In vs. Extra Protection: Windows comes with Microsoft Defender, which is strong and free. But some people choose extra antivirus software for added features like ransomware shields or parental controls.

  
  

🌀 Step‑by‑Step Guide: Staying Protected

Step 1: Check Your Device

• On Windows, open Windows Security (Defender) to see if protection is active.

  
  

Step 2: Keep Antivirus Updated

• Antivirus software must update regularly to catch new threats.

• Updates happen automatically, but you can check manually.

  
  

Step 3: Scan Your Computer

• Run a Quick Scan weekly.

• Run a Full Scan monthly to check all files.

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Step 4: Be Careful with Downloads

• Even with antivirus, don’t download files from unsafe websites.

• Always check for the padlock 🔒 before downloading.

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🖱️ Scruffy’s Safety Challenge

"Christopher gave me a challenge to practice. You can try it too:"

1. Open Windows Security on your PC.

2. Run a Quick Scan.

3. Check that virus definitions are up to date.

4. Practice downloading a safe file (like a PDF from a trusted site).

5. Watch how antivirus scans it automatically.

   
   

✨ Scruffy’s Reflection

At first, I thought antivirus was just another program. But Christopher reminded me: it’s the shield that protects every device. Now I know antivirus is important for all devices — and especially for Windows, where most attacks happen.