Computer Security | Computer Protection

Internet Safety is protecting computers against viruses, spyware, malware, root kits, and key loggers.
The first step in computer security is to follow the basic rules of internet security.

Every second Tuesday of the month Microsoft releases software updates that are designed to fix security threats.
All critical updates should be downloaded and installed. The updates are FREE.
Visit Windows Update to update your computer

Hackers create malicious programs called viruses, root kits, and trojans designed to infect computers or take over computers.
Computers without antivirus software can become infected in as little at 15 minutes
These programs can use any computer for malicious activities putting you at risk.
Internet security software creates a level of protection around computers to stop these threats.
Always assume a computer is infected if not running antivirus software
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Spyware and malware software are designed to steal passwords, identity theft, and create pop-ups.
Malware will also infect computers tell the user they are infected with virus, malware, and trojans. This is all a scam to get $75-$150 from you.
Malware is by most estimates the most malicious threat on the internet.
Spyware stops these programs from installing or removes ones already installed.
Visit our malware remover page to find malware software

Internet security and malware software will cost around $1.94 computer per month.* Ask yourself is $1.94 worth the price of internet safety.

Windows XP, Vista and 7 have a built in firewall. A firewall helps filter internet traffic so harmful programs and hackers don’t have access to computers.
Almost all internet security suites have a firewall built into them.

The majority of spyware and viruses target Internet Explorer.
When a computer becomes infected with malware or viruses they are designed to keep Internet Explorer from access the internet.
Installing Firefox, Chrome, or Opera will allow internet access to remove the threats.

It seems that we are hearing more and more about how viruses, malware, and spyware are using Java script to launch attacks.
Change the browser setting to ask before running Java script or disable java script.

If you have tax information, school work, documents, email or other critical information on your computer create a backup.
You can create a backup by using an external Hard Drive, flash drive or subscribe to an online backup service like Mozy
Backups should be weekly.

Almost all viruses infect computers through email attachments.
You get an email that has an attachment that says something like funny, nude pics or something to get your attention. If you get an email from somebody you don’t know DON’T click on it.
Delete the email immediately.

The internet is full of website designed to trick you into download spyware and viruses.
You might get a pop-up asking you to install a game or something that seems fun but the majority of these programs contain spyware, malware, or viruses.
If you get a random pop-up from an internet site asking you to install something say “NO.”

Viruses often try to hide themselves as .txt, .doc or .PDF documents.
You see the file that looks like one of those files and think it is ok to open.
The file actually is a .exe file and will infect your compter once you click on it.

* Based on securing 3PCs

Internet Safety Center