Computer Essentials

by Mark White

Computer Essentials

Firewalls

Anti-Virus Software

Spyware

Adware

Firewalls: How it works

Barrier between you and the world

Keeps the bad guys out!

Firewalls

Hardware

Routers

Servers

Software

Zone Alarm

Symantec Firewall

MS Interconnection Firewall

Anti-Virus Software

Protects you system against:

Viruses

Trojans

Worms

Over 150 new viruses each month

13 Aug 05 – 70,441 (Norton)

Anti-Virus Software

Norton Anti-Virus (Free to Military)

McAfee

PC-Cillin

AVG

Panda

Spyware/AdwareSpyware/Adware = Malware

Snoop on your browsing habits

Sends pop-up ads

Slow downs the computer

Causes it to crash

Record your credit card number

Spyware Software

Spybot Search & Destroy

XoftSpy

NoAdware

Spyware Eliminator

Pal Spyware Remover

Spyware C.O.P.

Ad Aware

Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta)

Spyare: What to look for

Free Scan

Free Updates

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