What do we mean by internet security?

Preventing of unauthorised access to your computer, and the private data stored on our computer.

• Install a current anti virus program, and keep it updated.
• Keep Windows PCs updated with Microsoft security updates.
• When choosing passwords, use mixture of capital letters, small letters and numbers.
• If important passwords become known to others, change them..
• Scan all downloads with your anti virus software before opening.

Avoid:

• Clicking on links contained in emails, especially junk mail !
• Clicking on/in Pop up windows.
• Giving your email address to dubious websites.
• responding to emails asking you to update bank, or other sensitive details. Banks seldom use this method.

Computer viruses

Keeping computer viruses out !

With computer viruses it's always best to prevent them entering your system. A suitable anti virus program is essential. Viruses mainly enter your computer in the following ways.

• Disk - floppies and Cds
• Email
• Internet - malicious scripts
• From other computers on a network, if applicable.

File sharing programs

Sharing and downloading music and videos.

In many cases these programs are viewed as illegal because they allow the free exchange of copyrighted music etc. These programs install spyware, which at best impinges on your privacy.

Avoid using pirated software

Pirated software can contain viruses, and may not function correctly.

In addition to the above you cannot install internet updates, some of which address critical security issues.

Oncall Pc Support Recommend Window XP (Service pack 2)

Keeping Windows XP up to date.

We recommend that people using Windows XP should ensure that their computer has service pack 2 installed. To check if service pack 2 is installed - right click on the my computer icon, and select properties from the drop down menu. You can download XP service pack 2 from the Microsoft website.

More security tips.

AVG by Grisoft.
Antivius software.
Free version
Paid version

I also recommend Zone Alarm a free firewall.
Download here.

And Mail Washer another freebie, but very effective.
MailWasher Free
Or if you have more than one email address try Mailwasher Pro

If you ever need to know when an email has been recieved try

Another freebie but worth upgrading if you use email alot.