Security Threats	Security Firewall's Norton Personal Firewall, Zone Alarm Window's XP Firewall, many to choose from What does it do, it acts like your front door making sure visitor's ring the bell A Firewall will protect you from the outside world but its up to you not to invite strangers or wrongdoers on to your system Some broadband routers have a built in firewall Zone Alarm has a free version for personal use Anti Virus Norton Anti Virus & AVG Anti Virus are they only two I recommend But even with a Firewall and AV installed some people are still being infected, Some simple rules. 1. Beware of downloading anything 'Free' 2. Anything that is downloaded, Files, Pictures, Music should be scanned with AV before attempting to use, play or look at AVG has a free version for personal use Spyware Spyware can be as damaging as a virus It is used to track your internet movements in order that you may be targeted with th correct kind of advert To combat this I recommend Ad-Aware by Lavasoft Ad-Aware has a free version for personal use Free vs Full Versions The free versions offered here are quality products All are fully functional but not fully featured Purchasing products through from my sponsored links will pay me a small commision I will therefore be happy if you purchase through my links		Sponsored Links

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