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Free Personal Firewall
2007-09-12 20:23:00 A Firewall is a piece of software that blocks suspicious and potentially dangerous connections to your computer. Depending on your security level it can protect your computer from: viruses, spam, remote login, application backdoors, SMTP session hijacking and operating system bugs. Although Windows XP with Service Pack 2 has a built-in firewall, it is recommendable to install a third party firewall for extra protection and more control. Ashampoo Firewall Free The brand-new Ashampoo FireWall FREE is different. Its Configuration Assistant guides you through every step of the simple setup process. And Easy Mode makes using it a breeze – you don’t need any special technical knowledge and everything is explained clearly. Ashampoo FireWall FREE is also amazingly compact. Even with its four additional security tools it’s a tiny program that uses very little memory and computer resources. You get the heavy-duty protection without heavyweight overload on your system.Program features:»... More About: Personal
Free Online Virus Scanners
2007-09-12 20:05:00 These free online antivirus scanners run directly from your browser. You don't have to install any software to scan for virus and trojan infections. Some sites might ask you to install a plugin for your browser before you can start scanning.McAfee Free ScanMcAfee FreeScan helps you detect thousands of viruses on your computer. Based on the award-winning McAfee Virus Scan engine, FreeScan searches for viruses, including the latest known "in the wild" viruses, and displays a detailed list of any infected files.Supports: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.START SCANSymantec Security CheckSymantec Security Check tests your computer's exposure to a wide range of online threats. It's free and an effective tool that helps determine your Internet security needs.Supports: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later/Mozilla Firefox.START SCAN Trend Micro HouseCallTrend Micro HouseCall is an application for checking whether your computer has been in... More About: Scanners , Online
Protect your computer from viruses
2007-09-12 19:54:00 Should you be concerned about computer viruses? The answer is very simple: YES you should! When you're using the Internet, for whatever purpose, you expose your computer and personal files to all kinds of threats. Some common threats like:Viruses , worms and trojans» Monitors your system functions, open "back doors" to your system and execute commands.» Expose and possibly steal private information like accounts and passwords.» Shutting down your computer processes, like your virus software.» Delete your personal data files or files from the operating system.» Slow down your computer performance by consuming system resources, CPU cycles or disk space.» Monitor your network traffic and private communications.Spyware and Adware» Log information about your browsing habits.» Monitor your network commications and keystrokes.» Record personal information like bank account information, and send this information back to the writer.» Launch various browser pages with unwanted adver... More About: Computer
Free antivirus software
2007-09-12 17:30:00 Here you can find some of the best free antivirus programs that allow you to protect your computer from virus threats. Avast! Home EditionAvast! Home Edition is free of charge for home users and for non-commercial use.After installation you have a 60-day trial period to test the product. You can register the product for free, at any time, within this 60-day period to receive the non-restricted version. Registration will only take a couple of minutes and is very easy. Program features:» Outstanding detection abilities, high performance, 100% detection of In-the-Wild viruses and excellent detection of Trojan horses» The Simple User Interface is used to start on-demand scanning, work with the results and change various options. Start additional avast! modules from here, such as the Virus Chest, Updater or Log Viewer» A powerful resident module that is able to detect a virus before it has any chance to infect your computer.» Protection of Instant Messaging programs and a module for... More About: Software , Antivirus , Antivirus Software , Free
Four critical steps to protect your computer
2007-09-12 15:39:00 Here are some critical steps you must take to protect your computer from threats. These meassures won't gaurantee complete immunity, but 95% of the time you will be protected from incoming threats.Step 1: Install a Personal Firewall Firewalls are tools that enhance your computers security by inspecting each individual "packet" of data that arrives and leaves your computer. They inspect whether or not data is authorized to leave or enter your computer. It's basically a locked gate between your computer and the Internet and only authorized users may enter or leave. Firewalls use filters to block potentially dangerous data from entering your computer. You can totally customize these firewalls to your own security needs and although this might sound complex, they are actually pretty easy to install and operate. If you have Windows XP or higher installed with Service Pack 2, you are already running a firewall. If you have an older operating system installed I strongly suggest you downl... More About: Computer , Critical , Critic , Steps |
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