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It can not be overstated how easily computers may be infected these
days. Youngsters with too much time on their hands can visit a couple
of hacker web sites to find all the tools they need to begin finding
and compromising computers on the internet. Programmers, with good or
bad intentions, create tools to help find and exploit weaknesses in
computer software and networks. These tools are readily available and
many hacker web sites give detailed how-to documents on their usage.
Our knowledgeable staff is available to help you with any
aspects of computer security. Following is an outline of protection
measures you can take.
Viruses and Virus Hoaxes
Spam
- Never purchase from an unsolicited e-mail.
- Avoid advertising your e-mail address on websites, newsgroups, or public forums.
- Use a throw-away e-mail address for people you don’t entirely trust.
Internet
- DO NOT open executable files and documents directly from the Internet.
- DO NOT run unsolicited executables, documents, or spreadsheets.
- DO NOT play on-line games or download free games.
- DO NOT download free screensavers or other cute programs.
- DO NOT visit on-line casinos.
- DO NOT use instant messaging.
E-mail
- ALL e-mail attachments are suspect.
- Turn off the Preview Pane.
- Beware of double file extensions.
- If you weren’t expecting it, be suspicious of it.
- If you don’t know the sender, delete the e-mail.
- DO NOT respond to or click any links in spam.
- Check e-mail header information.
- more information about fraudulant e-mail
Spyware/Malware
- DO NOT download games, screensavers, smilies, cute animations, etc.
- Install and use a reputable spyware removal tool; better yet, install two.
- more information about spyware
Updates
- Keep your operating system up-to-date.
- Keep your anti-virus software up-to-date.
- Keep your spyware removal software up-to-date.
- Keep your other software up-to-date.
You can purchase products to protect your
computer from this link to AVG Anti-Virus.
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