| You may have heard the term firewall before but | | | | When computer firewall protection is enabled, |
| have you ever wondered how does a firewall work | | | | everything that goes in and out of your computer is |
| and why do I need one? A computer firewall protects | | | | monitored. With the amount of malicious programs on |
| your computer by putting up a barrier to keep anyone | | | | the Internet today it's also a way to prevent spyware |
| from accessing your files when you are surfing the | | | | and adware from getting into your computer. |
| Internet. | | | | Many people think that the anti-virus software that |
| Once a hacker get access to your files malicious | | | | came with their computer protects them from hackers. |
| codes spread through your computer retrieving your | | | | While it's important to keep anti-virus software |
| personal information that the hacker can use to steal | | | | updated for viruses it does nothing to secure your |
| your identity or charge items with your credit card | | | | computer against direct hacker attacks. |
| numbers. So how does a firewall work? | | | | Whether you have a dial-up, cable, broadband or DSL |
| A firewall not only stops this from happening but keeps | | | | connection, every minute that your computer is |
| the malicious file out of your computer so it can't | | | | connected to the Internet, it is at risk. Hackers are |
| spread to your other files. That's why it's called a | | | | looking to do you harm and even steal your identity. |
| firewall because its job is similar to a firewall that | | | | Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes |
| keeps a fire from spreading from one area to the | | | | today. |
| next. | | | | One of the most effective ways to guard your |
| If a hacker tries to invade your computer files to get | | | | personal information and keep these criminals away |
| your passwords and credit card numbers you've used | | | | from your sensitive passwords and credit card |
| for online purchases he simply can't get access. | | | | numbers is the use of computer firewall protection. |
| Computer firewall software will allow good data in but | | | | You'll hear the term firewall used a lot in the near |
| blocks all bad data from entering your computer. | | | | future because these problems are growing at an |
| Good data is when you are surfing the Internet, visiting | | | | alarming rate on the Internet. You'll probably also hear |
| web sites, downloading photos or data files. But bad | | | | other people ask, how does a firewall work and why |
| data, like hacker programs, or anything that spies on | | | | do I need one? But now you'll know the answer. |
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