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A recent article about preventing hackers from breaking
into your computer caused an overwhelming response
by readers.
It
seems everyone has an opinion about the best software
and advice for keeping your computer safe from viruses
and online predators. The following will help you
increase your online security and usually without
spending a dime!
Zone
Alarm
Zone
Alarm offers several versions of their popular firewall
software with various options for increased security.
The basic firewall software comes free of charge and
ranks among the most highly rated firewalls available.
The paid version helps you to eliminate everything
from pop-up windows to unwanted advertising and also
helps you track hackers back to their source.
Visit
www.zonealarm.com to download your copy today, especially
if you don't already carry a firewall on your system.
The
Guru Of Security
Visit
www.grc.com if you want a real "eye opener!"
Frankly, some of the things I saw on this website
shocked me. I had no idea so many potential problems
existed for breaches in your online security.
But
what also shocked me was how simple most of the "fixes"
rate for securing your computer against attack. It
became very apparent to me that most computer hackers
don't exploit hardware or software weaknesses, they
actually exploit our ignorance about the simple steps
we should take to protect ourselves and others.
When
you visit www.grc.com you'll see the site covers a
lot of ground. Since you might find it easy to get
sidetracked with all the interesting information,
make sure to specifically check out the "Shields
Up!" area. This section offers two comprehensive
tests of your Internet connection to check for the
typical points of entry used by hackers.
The
first test, "Test My Shields," checks the
security of your Internet connection itself and how
much system and personal information others can obtain
without your knowledge.
The
second test, "Probe My Ports," attempts
to find open ports on your computer and evaluate how
and where a hacker could enter.
Both
tests will help you spot the most common and obvious
vulnerabilities most of us face when connected to
the Internet. Also to its credit (and unlike similar
sites), this website doesn't use these tests as a
lead-in to try to sell you anything.
Free
Anti-Virus Software
Visit
www.grisoft.com to download a free anti-virus software
package that rivals anything you could buy. The software
comes with free updates on virus definitions (critical
for up-to-date protection) and will even certify your
outgoing email as virus free!
I
have used this software myself and, though nothing
rates perfect, I have found it rivals products costing
$50 or more. If you don't carry virus protection software
on your computer, stop this minute and go to www.grisoft.com
to download the free version now.
With
so many resources and advice available for free, no
valid excuse exists for not immediately securing your
computer against hackers, vandals, viruses and malicious
code.
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