Computer Security

Basic computer security is essential, since the Internet is constantly expanding and as it does so do the threats of malware, virus and malware. There are many ways that hackers and well organized criminal gangs who try to infiltrate your system so you need to take a proactive role in defending your computer against these threats.
 
If you use a dial-up or high speed, you need a good firewall to control inbound and outbound traffic. The built in firewall does not offer much protection, but it's better than no firewall at all and if you have a wireless router, many of them incorporate a hardware firewall which can be set to add another level of security to your systems.
 
Some argue that with a router that does not need a software firewall, but the advantage of a software firewall is that you can easily control the incoming and outgoing traffic. If you use a router, how often do you check the router logs?
 
You need a reliable antivirus program. Most computers come with preinstalled trial versions of Norton or McAfee, but they can be a drain on resources. There are many free firewalls and antivirus programs that offer excellent protection and the option to upgrade to the pro version. Read More