MEDIUM
RISK if
your virus definitions are out of date
LOW
RISK if
you have a popular and updated anti-virus
NO
RISK if
you also have a firewall protecting your PC
Why protect your
computer?
The
Internet is a great tool. But not having antivirus
software as well as not taking other precautionary
measures can stop your computing life dead in its
tracks. Your computer could be rendered useless, your
data could be destroyed, or you might be infecting
other people without your knowledge. Strangers might
have a backdoor into your computer system.
Recent polls have shown that up to 51% of Internet
users don't have antivirus
protection. One poll
revealed that 33% of the respondents didn't have
antivirus software, and of the 67% that did, 27% of
them hadn't updated it in over three months. That adds
up to 60% that have inadequate or no protection, so it
stands to reason many of you reading this are in that
group.
If you're installing
anti-virus software for the first time, let it
scan your entire system
Be suspicious of any and all unsolicited e-mail attachments, even if they're from trusted friends or family. Many viruses are spread by sending copies of themselves from infected machines to everyone in the owners address book. The messages can be very deceptive in their effort to trick you into opening the infected attachment. Once opened, your system is infected
Backdoor programs are small software programs that are usually installed without your knowledge. Most good antivirus programs will detect backdoor programs such as Back Orifice. But there is one more step you can take. Installing a
personal firewall serves as an additional layer of protection.
Keep
your operating system up-to-date especially if
you're running Windows. Always install the most
recently released security patches. More
information about updates is usually available
at the operating system's software company's
website itself such as the Microsoft website.
Where
to start:
Look
no further for the widest range of security products
for full protection against viruses, worms, and
Trojan horses automatically—without interrupting
your work. Also effective against sophisticated
worms (such as Blaster and Sasser) before they enter
your computer. Products to detect spyware and other
non-virus threats
Any
of these products can be protecting your PC today.
Simply choose which one to download and follow the
easy installation for immediate PC protection!
Why protect your
computer?
What
is your current level of protection?
MAXIMUM
RISK if
you do not have an anti-virus installed
HIGH
RISK if
your antivirus has expired
MEDIUM
RISK if
your virus definitions are out of date
LOW
RISK if
you have a popular and updated anti-virus
NO
RISK if
you also have a firewall protecting your PC
Why protect your
computer?
The
Internet is a great tool. But not having antivirus
software as well as not taking other precautionary
measures can stop your computing life dead in its
tracks. Your computer could be rendered useless, your
data could be destroyed, or you might be infecting
other people without your knowledge. Strangers might
have a backdoor into your computer system.
Recent polls have shown that up to 51% of Internet
users don't have antivirus protection. One poll
revealed that 33% of the respondents didn't have
antivirus software, and of the 67% that did, 27% of
them hadn't updated it in over three months. That adds
up to 60% that have inadequate or no protection, so it
stands to reason many of you reading this are in that
group.
This is a recipe for disaster.
How
to protect your computer:
Get a good antivirus software program.
Update your anti-virus definitions regularly.
If you're installing anti-virus software for the first time, let it
scan your entire system
Be suspicious of any and all unsolicited e-mail attachments, even if they're from trusted friends or family. Many viruses are spread by sending copies of themselves from infected machines to everyone in the owners address book. The messages can be very deceptive in their effort to trick you into opening the infected attachment. Once opened, your system is infected
Backdoor programs are small software programs that are usually installed without your knowledge. Most good antivirus programs will detect backdoor programs such as Back Orifice. But there is one more step you can take. Installing a personal firewall serves as an additional layer of protection.
Keep
your operating system up-to-date especially if
you're running Windows. Always install the most
recently released security patches. More
information about updates is usually available
at the operating system's software company's
website itself such as the Microsoft website.
Where
to start:
Look
no further for the widest range of security products
for full protection against viruses, worms, and
Trojan horses automatically—without interrupting
your work. Also effective against sophisticated
worms (such as Blaster and Sasser) before they enter
your computer. Products to detect spyware and other
non-virus threats
Any
of these products can be protecting your PC today.
Simply choose which one to download and follow the
easy installation for immediate PC protection!
Did you
know? A firewall is a barrier between your computer and the Internet. It intercepts incoming and outgoing data transmissions on your behalf. Once set up, you won't usually notice it's working, unless there's an alarm.
Good
practice - Security check list:
Do
you have a good antivirus software program?
Do
you update your anti-virus definitions regularly.
When
installing your anti-virus software for the first time,
did you let it
scan your entire system?
Are
you suspicious of any unsolicited e-mail attachments, even if they're from trusted friends or
family?
Is
your sensitive data protected against backdoor
programs such as Back Orifice? A personal firewall serves as an additional layer of
protection against data theft.
Do
you keep
your operating system up-to-date especially if
you're running Windows?
Did you
know? Identity theft can happen if someone steals your password, but there are other ways for hackers to break into your computer. You can continue to improve your computer's security by keeping your software up to date and using a firewall. To learn more, visit our
Protect Your PC
section.
