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WOW! is offering fast and affordable internet in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, South Carolina, and Tennessee right now. Like all other reliable internet brands across the US, it prioritizes the online safety of its customers; so yes, it does offer virus support.
When comparing different ISPs in your area, their cybersecurity features are a significant aspect to consider. With regard to the rise in cyber threats like malware/viruses, phishing, spoofing, and identity theft, you should use all the protection you can get.
Even though everyone should play their part in implementing cybersecurity, your ISP holds more authority in this area. They are on the frontlines controlling access to the internet, and thus shielding us from online hazards is a part of their job.
Let's take a closer look at what is a Virus and how WOW! Internet offers support against it.
What is a Virus?
A computer virus is a type of malware that acts similarly to viruses that infect human beings. The computer virus first contaminates a program or document, and later replicates and spreads over the system.
Computer viruses often come from malicious email attachments, files downloaded from suspicious sites, and infected external hardware like USB flash drives. All computer viruses are man-made, and the people who create them are called hackers.
We can prevent and eliminate viruses by using potent antivirus software, implementing safe browsing practices, keeping our systems up-to-date, and of course signing up with an ISP that offers robust cybersecurity features including virus support.
Introducing WOW! Internet Security
Most ISPs collaborate with companies that specialize in cybersecurity solutions. That’s how you get anti-virus software and other security tools as an add-on or complimentary with your internet plan. WOW! has partnered with F-Secure® to enhance your internet security free of charge.
F-Secure® equips you with a powerful and user-friendly security suite, which tackles the following cyber threats:
- Viruses and Spyware
- Phishing and Spam
- Harmful and Suspicious Sites
- Identity Theft
- Inappropriate Web Content
WOW! Internet’s network-level security operates 24/7 without the need for human intervention. Apart from protection against malware, the security suite contains a Network Safety Blocking Feature that blocks unsafe URLs and domains.
The Scope of WOW! Virus Support
When you sign up with WOW! Internet, you get a subscription key for the complementary security suite product. This subscription can be used to install the software on up to 5 computers within your home network.
The product automatically schedules and runs full system scans in real-time, so you don’t have to worry about settings and management. However, you can still adjust the schedule and start a scan manually. The software and virus definitions are updated on their own, so your safety is never compromised.
Note that the software will not scan all your files for viruses and spyware each time. If a file or document has not changed since the last scan, it will be excluded from the current scan cycle.
FAQs
Can I use WOW! Internet Security with another antivirus software?
Multiple security tools serving the same purpose on a computer may clash and malfunction. It is advised to uninstall other antivirus software before using WOW! Internet Security.
Do I have to pay extra for WOW! virus support?
No, you don’t have to pay any additional fee for it. WOW! security product is included in all internet plans.
Is WOW! Internet Security compatible with Windows and Apple Macintosh?
Yes, it is available for both operating systems except for some versions.
