Internet Security Fact sheet

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WHAT INTERNET SECURITY SHOULD I HAVE?
You can never deny the fact that the Internet is one of the most essential and one of the most
important tools man uses today. Through the Internet, you will be able to chat with family and
friends for free, do your groceries, shop for clothes, and through the Internet, you can also shop for
properties and cars.
Because of this technology, the Internet is now considered to be an important factor in life and in
business. Many companies today are now using the Internet for advertising as well as a tool to sell
their goods and services.
However, the Internet also has its drawbacks. Since it is connected to your computer, all your
personal and financial information are exposed to other people. Having an Internet is like welcoming
strangers in your own home and letting them install surveillance equipments right under your nose.
The thought of it could make anyone cringe.
This is why there are companies today that develops software programs to protect you from
malicious software, adware, spyware, and viruses (for more information on these types of threats,
check out ComputerFixed fact sheet). There are programs that even protect you from intruders that
may access your personal files in your computer which may have your personal and financial
information and use it to commit identity theft.
It is a fact that many people using the Internet without the proper protection from malicious
software's have been victimized by identity theft and suffered from huge financial losses and have
also been involved in criminal cases that they didn’t even know they committed. This is why you
should protect your computer and yourself with an Internet security software to avoid being
victimized by malicious software, hackers, identity thieves, and viruses.
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What should I look for in a Internet Security program?
Most Internet Security programs will have most if not all of the following items:
Antivirus – This tool will scan your emails, email attachments, websites, and your computer files for
any known viruses. Once it detects a virus lurking in your system, it will automatically delete it or
quarantine it. With this tool, you will keep your computer virus-free.
Firewall – This particular tool is your defence against hackers. It will detect and reject any
unauthorized access in your computer, such as hackers and network viruses. You can consider this
tool as your first line of defence against unauthorized access in your computer made by hackers and
network viruses.
Anti Spyware/Adware – Spyware and adware are programs that are very different from viruses but
are equally dangerous. It may not destroy your system files, but it can copy it and send it
automatically to the spyware developer. Think of it as surveillance equipment software that will
monitor every activity you do with your computer. Most good Internet Security programs will block
or destroy most of these threats.
Automatic Updates – Since there are new viruses, spyware, and other malicious software being
developed and released everyday in the internet, it is important to keep your virus and spyware
definition updated to keep your computer protected from new threats. Most good Internet Security
programs will updated themselves automatically as long as they have an Internet connection.
Some Internet Security programs also have Parental Controls, this particular tool will manage your
children’s internet usage. It will block any websites that contains inappropriate content, such as
pornography and violence. Pop up blockers that will stop those annoying pop up adverts that can
appear when you are surfing the Internet. Spam filters that will block spam emails for appearing in
your Inbox.
At ComputerFixed we recommend the following Internet Security programs for our clients:
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Kaspersky Internet Security (http://www.kaspersky.co.uk)
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Bit Defender Internet Security (http://www.bitdefender.co.uk)
Both these products are excellent at protecting your computer without slowing it down. Here at
ComputerFixed we can purchase and install Internet Security for your computer, contact us for
details.
Important Point
It is vital that you run a virus scan each week to keep your computer free from Internet threats.
Although every Internet Security company have slightly different ways of running a virus scan, it
should be quite clear how to achieve this by looking at the interface of the Internet Security
program. If you are having difficulty running a virus scan then contact ComputerFixed and we can
show you how to run a virus scan and how to further protect your privacy whilst online.
Visit ComputerFixed website (www.computerfixed.co.uk) for more fact sheets on Internet threats.
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