INTERNET SECURITY INFORMATION
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INTERNET SECURITY INFORMATION |
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Quick Reference: Free Anti-Virus Software:
Free Spyware Removal Software:
Free Online Virus Scanners:
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Securing your computer is just as important as locking your house or vehicle. An unsecured, or poorly secured computer can be compromised by a virus, malicious spyware, or hacker and then used for illegal activities traceable to you.
Internet Security Recommendations:
1.)
Install and maintain fully updated
anti-virus
software
(In this section we provide links to
and recommend that you perform a free online virus scan.)
2.) Download and install all Windows Critical Security Updates
3.)
Remove hidden
Spyware
from your computer
(In this section we show you where
to download free software that will remove the Spyware
causing pop-up advertisements and speed up your computer.)
4.) Consider a Firewall
5.)
Consider alternative web browser and email
software other than
Internet Explorer
and Outlook Express
Other Information
Combating SPAM
| Illegal Activity | Report To: |
| Fraudulent Activity | Internet Fraud Complaint Center
http://www1.ifccfbi.gov/index.asp The IFCC accepts all forms of fraudulent activity. They have arrangements with the below organizations and will forward a complaint to these authorities below. |
| Unsolicited Email ("SPAM") and Identity Theft Complaints | Federal Trade
Commission http://www.ftc.gov |
| Allegations Concerning The Distribution Of Child Pornography | National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children http://www.ncmec.org |
| Allegations of Computer
Intrusion (Computer Hacking) |
National Infrastructure Protection Center http://nipc.gov |
Other Online
Security Resources
Microsoft “Protect Your PC” page
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp
Internet Fraud Complaint Center
http://www1.ifccfbi.gov/index.asp
Computer Emergency Response Team
http://www.cert.org/
U.S. Department of Justice Cybercrime and Intellectual Property Section Site
http://www.cybercrime.gov
"As anyone who has an e-mail account knows, the past few weeks have seen unprecedented virus attacks on computers around the world. With names like Sobig, Blaster and Welchia, these viruses are the bane of many an IT department--not to mention an "I was here" calling card for their nose-thumbing authors..."
"...Some media reports suggest that a few of the present crop of viruses differ from those that infected computer systems in the past. One difference, they say, is that these bugs can capture e-mail addresses as well as IP addresses that can later be used to generate massive amounts of spam."
From Knowledge@Wharton Special to CNET News.com September 20, 2003
http://news.com.com/2030-1069-5077872.html
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