| Today, the Internet is everything. With just the touch of | | | | Why do we need an internet security system? This |
| a button, everything we may need is right before our | | | | program should be a staple feature in every computer. |
| very eyes. The Internet is the multi-dimensional tool that | | | | Internet security system protects data inside the |
| fits every description of convenience. There are a lot | | | | computer. It serves as protection from the viruses that |
| of things we can do in the Internet. Research for one | | | | make their way into another system. File sharing can |
| thing is a very popular task. Social networking sites are | | | | be easily monitored and detected of any anomaly that |
| also one of the most popular things to do and chatting, | | | | may harm ones system. It protects the overall system |
| the Internet has bridged time and distance. | | | | and it may also cure any contaminated file or sector |
| Like any invention, it's also no free of any error. The | | | | and prevent it from spreading further. |
| Internet has also flaws. Internet security has raised an | | | | There are 3 vital features any internet security system |
| alarming number of concerns. Once connection sets | | | | should posses. |
| out there is a connection to different computers | | | | Personal Firewall - This feature has 2 major functions. |
| probably from all over the world. Yes! It brings the | | | | It protects the whole system from inbound activities |
| world closer with just the touch of a button, but it also | | | | like file sharing from unknown users. Sometimes, there |
| opens a user to different security risks. | | | | may already be hidden "Trojan horse" (virus) that can |
| Unprotected computers are at risk of acquiring viruses. | | | | attract any outsourcer's attention. It also protects the |
| Viruses make their way into the system and corrupt | | | | system from any outbound activity that maybe |
| files leaving it useless. Viruses spread and may shut | | | | triggered by this "Trojan horse." |
| down and corrupt a whole computer's operating | | | | Anti-Virus - This feature scans a computer's hard disk |
| system. It is also at risk for hackers who want to | | | | for any viruses that may cause corruption of the |
| make their way into a computer system. Sometimes | | | | system. Some viruses make their way into files |
| they use IP addresses to disguise theirs. A lot of these | | | | through, again, file sharing and emails. At some point |
| unknown risks come in different forms. Some come in | | | | anti-virus may eliminate/cure any virus that is |
| the form of very enticing downloads like movies, | | | | attempting to spread. It's important to update this |
| songs, albums, pictures, and links. | | | | software for more efficiency. |
| Internet security serves as a protection for one's | | | | Anti-Spyware - This software protects computers |
| internet connection and computer as well. Once a user | | | | from deceitful pop-up that lead to hacking and |
| gets connected the connection allows file sharing and | | | | unwanted monitoring from unknown users. It also gets |
| web browsing exposing it to hackers, viruses, and | | | | rid of any unwanted software that is hard to remove |
| other damages that can make their way into the | | | | Be smart a smart and savvy computer user. Always |
| system. | | | | protect your computer from threats. |