Advertisement feature by Danielle Skinner, Digital Marketing Executive at Aspect IT
THIS is a popular question that often goes under debate.
The key and most obvious thing between the two is that one is called anti-virus and the other is anti-ransomware.
People seem to think these products have the same function, just under different names, but this is not the case. Our article will help you understand the difference between the two and what benefit they will have on your business.
Function of anti-virus: The main function of an anti-virus is that it scans and detects your PC from any malicious activity.
Trojans and keyloggers are viruses that can get in to your operating system and delete files, steal data and slow down your computer altogether.
It is always recommended that you have at least a form of anti-virus installed on your PC. We highly recommend ESET as it covers the common ground of virus protection, but there many others you can find.
Function of anti-ransomware: Anti-ransomware is a piece of software that protects your PC and data from hackers.
When someone gets access to your computer, they can hold files, data, anything on your PC for a ransom.
This can be financially damaging to a business and can interrupt daily functions.
The hackers will encrypt your files so they are no longer recognizable to the operating system and therefore cannot be opened. The NHS was affected nationally as they did not update their systems, leaving them vulnerable to attacks.
There are numerous software packages you can purchase to fight ransomware, but the product that we recommend is Heimdal.
Do you need both installed on your PC?
From an IT professionals point of view, we would say yes. This is because anti-virus does not specifically target hackers for ransomware, so the chances of you being protected against these threats are significantly lower than those who do have anti-ransomware software.
Having both software packages will not only protect and patch up any malicious software, but will also protect your data being held for ransom. They both have different targets and functions which is why you would benefit from them both together.
If you are concerned about your PC, data and the protection you have in place you can contact our office on 0161 241 9050 and speak to our helpdesk for more information.
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