Basic Computer Maintenance by Colm O'Dwyer
Presumably you have the internet; otherwise you wouldn't be reading this. The first thing you need to do is protect your computer from online threat, due to broadband, computers are now always online, which means they're constantly open to threat. Firstly ensure your windows firewall is active;... Some of the software on download.com is freeware, so if your lucky you may come across an anti-virus program that costs nothing. ... The most common anti-virus software is Norton, although it isn't the only one.

Computer Security Software by Kent Pinkerton
Computer security software helps you detect unsolicited use of your computer and misuse of private information. The information extracted by unfair means can be used to the hacker’s benefit and may result in huge monetary and privacy losses. These people will go after your hard disk space,... Preventive software curbs hackers from accessing private data, while detection software helps you detect any damage done by the intruding virus. ... Purchase or download the anti-virus products that will provide protection for your systems.

Advanced Anti Spyware - Now Totally Free for the Home User! by Jason Frovich
Spyware is a diverse group of software programs that are undesirable for the computer user, since they transmit information to the Spyware owner without the computer user's knowledge or consent. The easiest way of keeping your personal computer free from spyware, is to visit one of the many... Many of the old Anti-Virus producers, like McAfee, Symantec and Sophos, are today offering free spyware removal for home use as a part of their Anti-Virus solutions. ... You should also be able to set the program to automatically block such attempts without bothering you.

8 Steps To Secure Windows by Mike Morris
The Internet is awash with viruses, Trojan Horse programs and worms which are constantly looking to infect vulnerable computers that are connected to the internet. If a worm gets into your computer it does not limit itself to the individual e-mails you send to friends, family and colleagues, as... In addition to good anti-virus software, you should also install a firewall. ... Take positive steps today to ensure both Windows and your email program are secure. ... A famous example of this is the "loveletter virus".

A Safer Place to Be by Chin Wong
Back when I used Windows exclusively, I was acutely aware of the dangers that viruses and worms posed. In fact, one of the first things I did on every computer I used was to install anti-virus software. Now, more than half a year after switching to Linux at home and Mac OS X at the office, I’ve... “Poorly designed software makes it easier for social engineering to take place… Together, the two factors can turn a single virus incident into a widespread disaster.” In Windows, it’s easy to run an executable program, Granneman says, noting how simple it is for users to click on an e-mail...

5 Ways to Protect Information - Clear Recommendations and Direct Links by Alexander Smith
It's not the big secret that modern operating systems are not as reliable as they supposed to be. At the same time the most of info is stored on the hard drives nowadays. And every minute all the data can be vanished from your drives because of the system crash or virus attack. ... Use firewalls and anti-virus programs. ... These services allow users to upload and host their data at company servers. ... Use file-hosting services. ... 4. ... Minuses: Sometimes after installation, all the system goes wrong.

Beware of Spyware by Nowshade Kabir
One day, you suddenly realize that your computer started to work noticeably slower than it used to. You decide to run de-fragmentation of your hard drive and add more virtual memory to the system. No luck! May be, it’s probably some viruses, you reckon turning on your virus scanning software. ... The anti-virus programs can not be sure, whether this program is installed deliberately by you or it’s a malicious Spyware. ... Major anti-virus companies are planning to integrate anti-spyware programs to their existing products very soon.

Computer Security - Protect Your Business in 3 Simple Steps by Tony Murphy
For most small business owners and managers, computers are a necessary tool of the trade. Whether they embrace technology with open arms or barely tolerate it, there’s no escaping the fact that very few businesses operate without at least one PC to manage email, accounts and a wide range of... According to Microsoft, there are three steps to computer security heaven; install a firewall, apply security patches and ensure you have properly maintained anti-virus software. ... Very few of us fail to realise how important it is to have anti-virus software installed, but when is the last time...

Adware / Spyware by Peter O'Brien
Adware and Spyware have become familiar terms in the lexicon of Internet jargon. Their definitions range from helpful cookies that many people choose to have on their computer to programs that can actually steal your identity. That's a pretty big area. ... That information can be passed on to AVG Anti-virus Systems, our Anti-virus software provider, and within hours an update removing the offender is downloaded and implemented. ... Some anti-virus programs include adware and spyware elements as part of the basic program.

Finding the Perfect Anti-spyware Software by Jason Frovich
Fortunately, there are generous individuals and organizations who have the facilities to review the work of the Anti-spyware developers and make the results available for all of us everyday users of the Internet. The challenge for us is to know where to go for these results and recommendations,... A real benefit for us is that most of the top rated anti-spyware and anti-virus programs are free, or available in Trial or Demo versions. ... For starters, it is generally accepted practice to select and use at least two anti-spyware programs.