After several disappointments you finally found an IT Specialist you could trust. He answers your calls, shows up on time and best of all your computer problems are a thing of the past. You can finally relax knowing your information systems are in good hands. The months go by without incident until a timid knock on the door interrupts the your morning coffee. The first words out of your IT Specialists mouth knot your stomach. It is a conversation you have heard before, "Uh, we need to talk....". Another IT Specialist lost to promise of greener pastures in a far away city.
The most common issue experienced by computer users today is the scourge of malware. For the home user this causes an inconvenience. Business owners however are hit where it really hurts, the bottom line. The financial damage that viruses cause to businesses is two-fold. First, viruses reduce the usability of computers thereby reducing productivity. Secondly they have a direct cost associated with their removal. Luckily you have a couple options available to remove these parasites from your business. Before we get to the solution, let's take a look at the history of malware.