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Computer Security: The Essential Components for A Safe Computer
These days, computers are almost as common in households as
telephones. Computers themselves do not cause any threat to
individual security. When connected with networks and the chaos
that is the World Wide Web, computers have become the tools that
identity thieves and hackers use to extrapolate this chaos. In
order to establish computer security, software companies have
created devices to ward off the hazards and hassles of viruses,
spyware, pop-ups and spam.
The first of these creations is anti-virus software. There are
two main companies that offer this software: McAfee and Norton.
These programs work to scan the files on your computer and check
them for attributes that are in viruses or are often linked with
viruses. These traits or attributes are often called virus
definitions and need to be downloaded on a relatively regular
basis. In addition to the files on your computer, files on CDs,
floppy discs and e-mails can and should be filed. There is no
question on this one: anti-virus software is vital to computer
security.
Next on the list is spyware scanning software. Spyware occurs
when certain websites run programs in the back ground of your
computer while gleaning information from it. The information can
be as benign as tracking what type of
websites you look at, to
actually acquiring passwords. Regardless of the type of spyware,
it can slow your computer to a crawl and needs to be removed
from your computer. Two popular software options are Spy Sweeper
and Ad-ware.
Last, but certainly not least are pop-up blockers and span
filters. Not only are pop-ups and spam annoying, but these often
contain the spyware scanning software explained above. In
addition, they can slow your computer down incredibly. And when
you are angry at your computer, your computer is not secure!
In addition to these software items, there are a few more tricks
you can use to keep your computer and your information secure. Password
secure everything you can, and when you create the passwords,
don't make them easy. Do not use your name, your birthday or
your social security number. And, if you are on an unsecured
wireless network, do not check your bank statements. These
networks allow several people on them at one time. Remember,
hackers are smart. You have to be smarter!
About the author:
Sara Chambers is a marketing consultant and an internet content
manager for http://www.computersecurity
blog.com
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