Tech Tip of the Day: How to use a HOSTS File to proactively defend your Windows computer against most known Malware programs

Description: This article describes the processes of installing and updating a 3rd party HOSTS file to provide a strong layer of defense against most known forms of malware, immunizing your system from many malicious programs before they become a threat.

Background: The HOSTS file is a File used by the Windows operating system to map the location of computers or web addresses on its network. It