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