Security is the most important issues
on the Internet society. Due to the Internet are the worldwide
services, there are many things that you may need to know to protect
yourself, such as computer viruses, trojan viruses which may be used
to steal your valuable information, Nukes, etc. And this page will
emphasize you more about computer viruses which you will chance to
meet them on the Internet easily.
Basic Internet Security
- On your computer, you should install well known Anti-virus
software and often update with its latest virus definition update.
We would like to recommend
Norton Antivirus,
McAfee VirusScan,
Panda
Antivirus Software
Do not run file attachment immediately after you receive
E-mail, but you should check that attach file for virus free.
Because you may meet a Worm virus that can destroy your hard drive
and valuable information.
In IRC, ICQ do not receive and execute received files if your
computer do not have antivirus program and latest update virus
definition. Because you may be attacked by Trojan virus, and other
people may intrude to your computer via Trojan virus.
Often back up your data and information.
Your E-mail, should not be distributed in untrustworthy place
on the Internet, such as Guest Book. Because you may receive
unsolicited E-mail and Spam mail.
Browser
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Anti-Virus
Support
We also will make
sure your virus protection is updated and that you know what to do
to best protect yourself against virus's that can be inconvenient
and costly to remove.
Addware
- Spyware Support
Spyware, much like a virus, is a malicious software planted on your computer.
It can:
* Steal your passwords
* Steal your identity
* Spam your email account
* Crash your computer
* Bombard you with advertising
* Steal your credit card numbers
* Download your Private files
* Monitor your emails & KeyStrokes
* Watch the sites you visit
Have you
recently noticed that your computer is all of a sudden running
slower than normal? Or, perhaps you're noticing that you've recently
been inundated with an inordinate amount of annoying and intrusive "pop up" advertisements. The reason this may be happening is because
your PC's hard drive is infected with Spyware and/or Adware files
"Spyware is any
software (that) employs a user's Internet connection in the
background (the so-called 'backchannel') without their knowledge or
explicit permission. Silent background use of an Internet
'backchannel' connection must be preceded by a complete and truthful
disclosure of proposed backchannel usage, followed by the receipt of
explicit, informed consent for such use. Any software communicating
across the Internet absent of these elements is guilty of
information theft and is properly and rightfully termed: Spyware."
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These are files that are
installed on your PC without your knowledge and can be extremely
harmful to your PC and could lead to the crashing of your PC's hard
drive.
The only way to check your system for these files is to scan your
system using software.It's imperative that you keep a constant check
of your PC to ensure these files are not residing on your hard
drive. If after scanning you find these files do exist on your hard
drive, it's essential that you remove them immediately.
Adware is any software
application in which advertising banners are displayed while the
program is running. The authors of these applications include
additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through
pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen.
The justification for adware is that it helps recover programming
development cost and helps to hold down the cost for the user.
Adware has been criticized for
occasionally including code that tracks a user's personal
information and passes it on to third parties, without the user's
authorization or knowledge.
Delete your temporary files: on the address line
type %temp% than press enter select all the files
and delete. POP-UPs Support
Download the
Google Toolbar with pop-up blocker FREE
Some tips on removing
Try running an online virus scan. Before using ANY of these tools, do the following: Delete TIF's and history.
Empty your recycle bin.
Disable System Restore.
The reason you need to disable system restore is that many of these pests like to hide within the restore files. These are protected by Windows, therefore the scans can't delete the pests.
An online scanner is available at:
Trend Micro or
Panda or
McAfee or
Symantec
Now scan for spyware/adware/malware: Download, install, UPDATE, and run:
Ad-Aware 6.0
Spybot Search & Destroy 1.3
Close ALL browser windows before using these tools. These will scan for, detect and remove most variants of spyware/adware/malware.
To prevent spyware/adware/malware from being installed on your computer, download, install UPDATE and run these:
SpywareGuard
Spyware Blaster
SpywareGuard and Spyware Blaster are not scanners. These run all the time to prevent scumware from being installed on your computer, much like an anti-virus program protects from viruses/worms/trojans.
Download UPDATE and run: CWShredder
Close ALL browser windows before using these tools. This program searches for and removes many variants of the CoolWebSearch. It is important to run ALL of these programs, as each do something different. (Make sure to use the update feature of these programs often.) When finished, Turn system Restore back on if you wish.
Hardware Support
Your computer should be regularly maintained for proper operation and to minimize the risk of down-time due to corrupt files or failing equipment. We offer on site maintenance options which can include a one-time maintenance/training in which we show you what you need to do regularly to maintain your hard drive and other components...or what "signs" to look for in advance of hard drive or hardware failures.
Or...you just let us take care of all your maintenance needs. By signing up with us for any of our "Maintenance Agreements", we can schedule complete, comprehensive, regular maintenance of your computer. Scheduling set appointment times for on-site or online maintenance of your computer system(s).Our low-cost Maintenance Agreements start at just $99 per year, per computer!
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