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Surfing on the Internet can be a major problem if youndon't employ a reasonable amount of protective software.
Hackers, spyware and viruses all combine to make itnessential that you have a firewall, a spyware detector and nan anti-virus program - all up to date and operating on yournsystem.
1. Safety First - Get Yourself a Firewall Now!
If you don't have a firewall installed and operating on yourncomputer then you are risking an attack by a hacker!
Without a firewall your computer is like an open door.
Private and confidential information may become available tonhackers with basic computer skills.
Not only could information be stolen but a hacker could nleave your computer in a state where they could return and ntake control of it.
A firewall monitors all incoming traffic and only allows innwhat you have authorised.
You can even make your computer "invisible" when on thenInternet so hackers are not even aware of your presence!
It's one of the few things all "experts" agree with so go tonhttp://www.zonelabs.com and get your FREE firewall now...
2. Keep Those Spyware Cookies Off Your Computer!
Most of the cookies you collect while using the Internet arenharmless and just kept on your hard drive in case younretu
to the same website again.
A new type of cookie is now accessing your computer andnsending nformation about your activities on the Internet nback to it's originator. These cookies are known ncollectively as "Spyware".
So why not get yourself a FREE copy of Lavasoft's Ad-awarenwhich s a spyware removal utility which will scan your PC nmemory, your registry, and hard drive(s) for known spywarenand allow you to remove them.
You can even update the data files so that your protectionnis always up to date!
For your FREE copy go to : http://www.lavasoft.nunn3. You Have Got Anti-Virus Protection - Haven't You?
I have assumed that everyone now has some type of anti-virusnsoftware to protect their computers against virus attack.
There have been so many well documented cases which havencaused considerable financial loss both to small and largencompanies.
If you still haven't got this protection go to a websitensuch as http://www.download.com and search for a freenprogram.There are several programs available - choose one!
You know it makes sense!
With the three types of protection mentioned above you willnbe able to surf the Internet, content that you have taken nall reasonable precautions without being paranoid!
Copyright ® 2003 Joe McHenry. All rights reserved. Pleasenfeel free to pass this article on to your friends, or use nit in your ezine or newsletter. To find other tips and nadvice visit http://www.tips-for-boomers.com
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