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Security
Last Updated 23-Apr-2006

 

The information presented here is from Wilders Security Advisors website which is one of the best sources of information and tools used in the protection of ones personal computer.

Security - Anyone who owns or uses a PC, needs protection, even in the case where s/he hasn't a connection to the Internet, one can be heavily infected just by using an infected floppy disk or CD-Rom and those who do have a connection to the internet, are getting into a jungle with dangers lurking everywhere infections of all kinds can happen just by surfing the web, receiving emails and installing software

Hardware Issues - Software Issues - Email Issues - Internet Issues

Anti Viruses - A good anti-virus is a must for everyone. The best/most common used ones are available here for review.

Firewalls - A firewall filters data transmissions, accepting or denying a request to communicate with several applications and machines, keeping a log file and providing an alarm if something appears to be wrong.

Anti Trojans - Since most of the anti-viruses are not that good in detecting trojan horses e.g. trojan servers, it is recommended to install a separate anti-trojan.

Spyware - Spyware is a hot topic nowadays. In conjunction with adware, it causes system and browser instability and slowness. Besides that, it can be a security danger, and can reveal all kind of private information installed on hard drives. Check your internet Browser here.

Spyware Info - Do you need information on how to protect your privacy, remove an annoying piece of adware, restore a hijacked browser, or just want to know whether that free software you downloaded might have an adware module hidden inside, then check out this site.

Spyware Guide - Spyware guide was created to provide an all inclusive resource to spy ware applications, what they do and how they’re used. These resources include: which software applications can detect and defeat spyware, an extensive database of all known spy ware applications and contact information.

Cookie Faq - What is a cookie and what does it do.