Internet Security Advice

Using the Internet can be safe. However, you need to listen and act on the advice of Internet Security experts, who understand some of the dangers to your security on the Internet.

These Internet Security Advice articles are made available to you from our experts. Please take the time to read and implement their advice to keep you and your children safe!

Anti Virus Advice

• What are computer viruses?
  There are many ideas and misconceptions about computer viruses. So what are the straight facts?
• ANTI VIRUS protection is only part of the solution
  '10 Rules of Common Sense Computing and Virus Defense' to use when it comes to computer security.
• Know your enemy when it comes to fighting virus infection
  In the war again virus infection, you need to know how the enemy works in order to fight the battles.
• Anti virus jargon...try this virus glossary
  McAfee knows the technical terminology used in virus alerts and descriptions can be confusing to a newcomer. Use this handy glossary whenever you come across a computer security term you don't understand.
• To scan or not to scan? That is the question
  If you think your computer may be infected by a virus. It's often difficult to diagnose the problem without outside assistance.
• Common questions users ask about virus infection and protection
  Is it possible to get a virus from an installation program which came on a CD from a legitimate software producer?
• Kaspersky anti-virus software review
  Although perhaps not as well known as Norton™ or McAfee™ anti virus software programs, Kaspersky™ Anti-Virus has quickly established itself as one of the world's leading applications in the fight against hackers.
• Update antivirus software to ensure maximum protection from hackers
  Beyond regular software updates you’re your antivirus vendor, there are commonsense practices that you and everyone in your family and company should follow to keep your computer(s) healthy and virus-free
  
• So many ways to spell anti virus - so few ways to find the right anti-virus software
  Searching for the right anti virus software?
  It's amazing how many different ways people spell various search words when looking for anti virus software, pop-up blockers, spam blockers and protection from hackers and criminals on the Internet.
• Antivirus Programs offer Virus Protection and Removal.
  Antivirus programs are available that are designed to detect and remove or disable most of these viruses. Once properly installed, these programs can scan your system for viruses and in most cases remove them from your system