Post by Web Master on Dec 31, 2005 12:13:07 GMT -5
{{NOTE FROM ADMIN ABOUT SPYWARE AND VIRUSES: It's [glow=red,2,300]HIGHLY RECOMMENDED[/glow] that anyone who surfs the Internet have both Anti-virus and Anti-spyware software installed.
Spyware and Viruses have several things in common - they are programs that can install themselves on your computer, uninvited and often without your knowledge. They can come from surfing the Internet and from opening email attachments, and use up your computer's memory so it does not work properly (usually seems to slow down or even stop).
Spyware programs install themselves on your computer and virtually "spy" on you, keeping track of sites you visit, and sometimes even logging the keyboard keys you press. Most spyware is classified as "adware" and is used to track your surfing habits or online buying habits to help online advertisers (such as those that do popup windows) be more effective. The more vicious forms of spyware can steal your passwords, credit card numbers, and any other info you enter via your keyboard.
Viruses are malicious programs that are generally destructive and can destroy files on your computer. Some viruses will invade your email program, sending email copies of itself to everyone in your mailbox.
I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH - DO NOT OPEN ATTACHMENTS IN EMAILS UNLESS YOU KNOW WHO IT CAME FROM AND WERE EXPECTING TO RECEIVE IT. EMAIL ATTACHMENTS ARE THE #1 WAY THAT VIRUSES GET FROM 1 COMPUTER TO ANOTHER!!!
Microsoft Windows users can take advantage of their free Anti-spyware program that is well recommended, you can download it here:
www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Also, the latest version of Norton Anti-virus (2006) includes Anti-spyware.
Any Anti-virus and Anti-spyware software needs to be regularly updated to keep up with new and emerging threats. Most of these programs offer automatic and manual updates.}}
Another good free Anti Virus is AVG.
Spyware and Viruses have several things in common - they are programs that can install themselves on your computer, uninvited and often without your knowledge. They can come from surfing the Internet and from opening email attachments, and use up your computer's memory so it does not work properly (usually seems to slow down or even stop).
Spyware programs install themselves on your computer and virtually "spy" on you, keeping track of sites you visit, and sometimes even logging the keyboard keys you press. Most spyware is classified as "adware" and is used to track your surfing habits or online buying habits to help online advertisers (such as those that do popup windows) be more effective. The more vicious forms of spyware can steal your passwords, credit card numbers, and any other info you enter via your keyboard.
Viruses are malicious programs that are generally destructive and can destroy files on your computer. Some viruses will invade your email program, sending email copies of itself to everyone in your mailbox.
I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH - DO NOT OPEN ATTACHMENTS IN EMAILS UNLESS YOU KNOW WHO IT CAME FROM AND WERE EXPECTING TO RECEIVE IT. EMAIL ATTACHMENTS ARE THE #1 WAY THAT VIRUSES GET FROM 1 COMPUTER TO ANOTHER!!!
Microsoft Windows users can take advantage of their free Anti-spyware program that is well recommended, you can download it here:
www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Also, the latest version of Norton Anti-virus (2006) includes Anti-spyware.
Any Anti-virus and Anti-spyware software needs to be regularly updated to keep up with new and emerging threats. Most of these programs offer automatic and manual updates.}}
Another good free Anti Virus is AVG.