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Running antivirus if a new icon or desktop pop-up appears

Unexpected icons or pop-ups on a computer’s desktop can indicate malware. Running an antivirus scan can help prevent the spread of malware.


Why is it important?

Malware can harm data and devices. It’s important to react quickly when any sign of infection has occurred.

New desktop icons can be a tail-tale sign of a malware infection. Running an antivirus scan can help prevent further damage.

Priority Tier

Behaviours in SebDB are ranked by their impact on risk. Tier 1 behaviours have the biggest impact, Tier 4 behaviours the least.

Tier 3

Risk Mitigated

Malware Infection

Malware Infection

Malware infections occur when malicious software makes its way on to a device or network.

Data Theft

Data Theft

Data theft is the intentional stealing of data.

Further reading

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/10-steps-to-cyber-security?curPage=/collection/10-steps-to-cyber-security/the-10-steps/malware-prevention https://www.cpomagazine.com/tech/how-to-identify-and-avoid-scareware-scams/

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