Answer:
Here is what we recommend to ensure your computer
is, and remains, protected against virus and hacker attacks.
1) Use an Internet Firewall (AVG)
Before you use your computer system
for an extended period of time on the Internet, you
should install a firewall. A Firewall is your
first line of defense which makes it the most important
security program for your computer. It prevents
hackers from hacking your computer and using it to
launch attacks on the internet, or stealing
important data. It is essential if you have a broadband connection to the
Internet such as cable or DSL. Because your
computer is at risk when it is turned on, we recommend
AVG
2) Microsoft Windows update patches
Keeping your operating system updated with all the
security patches Microsoft releases is a key to stay
protected. You can use Windows Update to choose
updates for your computer's operating system.
If you use Windows ME, 2000 or XP you can
configure your machine to download and install
updates automatically. To learn more about
this
Click Here
.
3) Antivirus Software
Your antivirus software will protect your computer
against virus attacks; which is why it is important
to ask yourself these questions.
Do I have an antivirus software installed on my
computer?
Do I have the real time protection feature turned
on?
Is my signature file up to date?
How often do I update my virus definitions?
There are three major antivirus programs: MacAfee, Norton, and My-eTrust EZ Antivirus.
We recommend
AVG. This is a small installation file
that provides excellent virus protection with almost
daily updates. Most important, AVG is wallet
friendly. AVG protects and scans your machine to
ensure that it is clean and remains virus free.
Update files are released on a regular basis to
ensure that AVG Antivirus is armed with the right
tools to protect and detect the latest virus in the
wild. By default, AVG Antivirus is scheduled to
search, download, and install signature updates on a
daily basis. For more information about AVG software
click
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