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Virus & Malware Removal
Need virus & malware removal services fast in Melbourne? We have over 20 year experience in removing viruses and malware infections from Windows computers and macOS. Our security experts are are ready to help Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to help get you back online safely.
We are available to assist you on-site in Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham, Mentone, Parkdale, Caulfield & Cheltenham with virus removal. We can also help in most Melbourne metro and south east suburbs to remove malware.
Deploy AVG Internet Security software on your Windows computer or Intego Mac security on your Apple macOS to stay safe today.
Remain protected from ransomware, phishing, ID theft and hacking with up-to-date security firewalls and OS updates.
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Malware removal Melbourne
In general, iPhones don’t usually require malware removal unless you have gone through a deliberate process to jailbreak your iPhone. Most of these situations happen from either a remote attack done to your PC or by way of a compromised password allowing the attacker access to your email account.
If you’ve been advised by your bank to remove malware from your iPhone or computer there are some basic checks that we can talk you through. Once this is done, you can advise your bank that your computer and phone have been checked for malware to prove that you’ve taken the necessary steps in securing your devices.
What we would do in this situation is advise you to change important passwords, such as email accounts, internet banking, or anywhere else you believe you may have sensitive information stored (or assist you in doing so if required) and then we would perform a thorough malware check of your computer. We will also discuss some best practices for passwords.
Viruses Removed in Melbourne
- Rootkit Virus
- ILOVEYOU Virus
- Cryptography Vulnerabilities
- Fake Updates
- Driver Updater
- News Malware Attacks
- Fake Anti-Malware
- Philshing
- ID-Theft
- AI Attacks
- Phone Scams
- Remote Hackers
- Cryptojacking
- Browser Injections
- Ransomware
- Pop-ups & Malware
- Firewall Breach
Business IT Security for Windows & Mac
We’ve been providing businesses & residents of Melbourne with reliable IT security services the 1990’s. We can deploy and maintain your businesses IT security software. Let us remove data encryption viruses, trojans, worms, cryptolocker, adware, ransomware and any other security threat.
Ensure your business’s data is always safe & backed up to USB and cloud. Let us deploy a secure VPN solution for your business. A VPN will add another layer of virus, malware and hacking protection for remote users. We are experts in Synology NAS solutions for data security, backup and collaboration.
At home make sure you always have Windows File History or Apple macOS Time machine active for data backup. Keep your operating system and software up-to-date for security reasons and run regular virus scans.
Fight scammers in Melbourne for a chance to win
If you have received an SMS scam between April 24 2023 and 4 June 2023 you can report it for a chance to win with Linkt Melbourne. Entries are open until Sunday, 4 June 2023. So take a photo of your SMS and enter now.
If you have been scanned via SMS or are worried about phishing emails call us. Our IT security Melbourne experts have the skills, tools and knowledge to help you fight scammers & protect your digital life.
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Helping locals around Melbourne with viruses, malware removal and IT security services.
Virus & Malware Removal
May 27, 2026 Malware, pop-ups and scam removal, cyber security service, browser notification hijack in Cheltenham.
May 19, 2026 Google Chrome default search engine hijck repaired in Brighton.
March 12, 2026 WordPress website maintenance: malware infection clean-up in Mentone.
December 8, 2025 Check of AVG and Adobe licenses and reallocation to new staff in Melbourne.
September 9, 2025 Setup of AVG for 3 workstations in Cheltenham.
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UniFi Wi-Fi Speed & Drop-Out Issues in a Large Kew East Home
We were recently called out to a large home in Kew East where the client was experiencing slow Wi-Fi speeds, drop-outs and inconsistent performance across the house.
The home already had a fairly serious network setup installed, including four UniFi access points connected back to an enterprise 16-port Ubiquiti Edge PoE+ switch. The internet connection was with Aussie Broadband, and the main router being used was an Eero router.
On paper, the home had the right idea: multiple access points, wired backhaul and business-grade networking equipment. But the way the Wi-Fi was configured was causing problems.
Upgraded to Deco Mesh or UniFi Wi-Fi 7? How to Optimise Your Windows 11 Laptop for Better Wi-Fi Performance
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How Screen Recordings Help IT Support Teams Diagnose Cyber Security Issues Faster
When something strange happens on a work computer, the details matter.
A suspicious pop-up appears. An Outlook error flashes on screen. A Microsoft 365 login prompt looks slightly different. A user clicks a link in an email and then realises something may not be right.
By the time an IT technician gets involved, the original screen may be gone. The user may have clicked “Try Again”, closed the window, restarted the computer or forgotten the exact wording of the message.
That is where a short screen recording can be surprisingly useful.
For small businesses, screen recordings can help IT support providers understand what happened, what the user saw, what they clicked and what sequence of events led to the issue. Used correctly, they can reduce back-and-forth, speed up diagnosis and create better internal documentation.
Used incorrectly, however, they can also capture sensitive information. So the key is knowing when a screen recording is helpful, and when it should be avoided.