An investigation by the BBC reported that, on average, a PC connected to the Internet is attacked every 12-15 mintues! The BBC reporters set up a PC, connected it to the internet and monitored what happened over the next month. Over just one seven hour period the PC was attacked 53 times - that’s one every 8 minutes. Many were fake security warnings or attempts to trick people that their PC had been hijacked. Along with the fake warnings comes a link to install software to solve the problem - but it’s a con. Instead of fixing the security threat the software downloads and installs lots and lots of spyware. Some attacks, however, were real hijack attempts. That is, attempts togain control of the PC so it can be used to carry out criminal activity without the owner’s knowledge or consent. Other attacks were attempts by malicious computer programs called “worms” to cripple the PC.
The BBC report shows how essential it is to keep your PC safe. Imagine if burglars came up to try the doors and windows of your house every 12 - 15 minutes to see if they could get in. That’s the kind of threat you face when you connect your PC to the Internet.
Installing security software on your PC is no longer an option it’s an absolute necessity. Not doing so is like leaving your doors and windows of your home open for anyone to come right in.
According to the BBC report it is essential that you take the following action:
- Install anti-virus software and keep it regularly updated - once a week at least.
- Install spyware removal software and keep it regularly updated - once a week at least.
- Install a personal firewall in addition to the Windows XP firewall - and make sure its activated.
- Install a Spam filter and keep it regularly updated - once a week at least.
- Never reply to Spam not even to unsubscribe.
- Always type in the website address of your bank or credit card - never follow a link in an email.
- Never open unexpected attachments in emails -first reply to the sender to check they’ve sent the file.
- Take time to keep yourself informed about the latest threat to your PC.
The software listed on this site are all provided by reputable security software companies and come recommended by computer magazines such as “PC Advisor”, “PC Pro”, “PC Answers” and “PC Magazine”. Once installed don’t forget to register your use of the software so that you can keep it updated and gain the maximum protection the software provides.
Internet Security Suite
An Internet Security Suite combines all the protection a PC requires to keep it safe on line in to one software package. Comprising anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-phishing, firewall and more the Kaspersky Internet Security Suite delivers premium protection and utilises the latest cloud-basd technology to deliver faster and more effective protection from the complex threats that are continually appearing.
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