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Virus, Spyware and Firewall Protection is EssentialSafeguarding computer data and protecting your private information should be the number one priority for everyone who uses the internet. With over one billion users world wide, the internet presents the largest personal security threat mankind has ever known. The growing number of broadband and wireless internet connections raises security risks even more as this type of "always on" connection leaves the door wide open for intruders. The need for antivirus software, an anti spyware product, and a firewall of some kind is absolutely essential for online safety. Today's new breed of cyber-criminal is highly skilled at programming, networking, hacking, spamming, and social engineering. He can easily plant spyware on your computer without your knowledge, or masquerade as your bank and trick you into giving up your account information. A click of a mouse or quick look at an email can instantly turn your PC into a robot that is used to send out spam or carry out network attacks. Of the more than one billion computers on the internet today, it is thought that less than 20% are adequately protected against common security threats. This leaves around 800,000,000 opportunities for identity theft, data theft, hijacking, viruses and malicious spyware. If we assume that most people use the internet for legitimate purposes, and only .01% of users are criminals, there would be at least 100,000 intruders and thieves online looking for an unprotected victim. By using anti virus software, a spyware remover, and a personal firewall with privacy protection you can nearly eliminate most of the risks associated with using the internet. For those who would like to read more about the high risk of identity theft on the internet, and how cyber criminals do it, here is an excellent article on information theft. Anti VirusThere are many excellent antivirus products on the market today, and all are reasonably priced when you consider the amount of protection provided. There are also several good free anti virus products. See our antivirus page for information on computer viruses and the security risks associated with not using a good antivirus solution. Software to consider includes Panda Antivirus + Antispyware, Norton Anti Virus, Kaspersky, AVG Anti virus, Panda, PC Cillin antivirus, McAfee anti virus, Norton AntiVirus, Avast, Bit Defender Antivirus, eTrust EZ Antivirus, Zone Alarm Anti Virus, Nod32 and F Secure. Anti-SpywareSpyware is perhaps the most serious internet security threat that exists today. You can learn what spyware and adware is and the dangers associated with it by visiting our spyware page. Detecting spyware can be difficult, as it is designed to install secretly and run quietly in the background. Spyware remover software detects and removes malicious spyware and adware as it installs onto your PC, greatly reducing the risk of losing personal and confidential information such as account numbers and passwords. Some spyware removers that we review on this site are Sunbelt Counter Spy, AShampoo, Ewido Anti-Spyware from Grisoft, X-Cleaner, Spyware Nuker, Spyware Doctor, Webroot Spy Sweeper, Lavasoft, eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware from Computer Associates and McAfee Anti Spyware. For users of popular file sharing applications like Kazaa, Morpheus, and Limewire - P2P Doctor kills the adware and spyware without making the P2P application unusable. FirewallsFirewalls offer protection from intruders, and are absolutely necessary for anyone using a broadband connection. A hardware firewall is a device that connects to your DSL or cable router, and has the advantage of protecting all the computers on your network. SonicWall, NetGear, and Hot Brick make excellent hardware firewalls suitable for home as well as business use. A personal firewall (or software firewall) is a program installed on each individual computer that accesses the internet. The advantage of software firewalls is that they are always with you (great for laptops) and many offer the added benefit of internet privacy protection. There are many excellent personal firewalls to choose from, including: Norton Personal Firewall, Sunbelt Software's Kerio Personal Firewall, PC Cillin, eConcept Xeon Firewall, Sygate, Zone Labs Zone Alarm Pro, Armor2net Personal Firewall, Sunbelt Personal Firewall, Tiny, eTrust EZ Firewall, Outpost, Black Ice, and Jetico. Computer Security SuitesComputer security suites are a great way to get a good blanket of protection for your computer. Also referred to as internet security suites or personal security suites, these products include anti virus, firewall, spyware protection, adware protection, and anti spam protection. Many security suites include extra features like parental control software and personal information protection. Some excellent computer security suites that we review on our Computer Security Suites page are: Bit Defender Professional Plus, Kaspersky Internet Security, Panda Internet Security, and Norton Internet Security. Zone Labs Zone Alarm has finally come out with a long-awaited internet security suite, and is offering a limited time special discount. Save $20! Introducing ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5 with Identity Theft Protection, Game Mode and Spy Site Blocking Adware RemoversAdware is usually installed when downloading freeware products, and is a form of advertising that shows itself via pop ups or by redirecting your browser. Much adware is harmless, but a new breed of adware called "adware spyware" is becoming commonplace. This has more of the characteristics of spyware, and can create a security risk. Most spyware removers will kill adware.
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