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A computer virus is an executable file designed to replicate itself while avoiding detection. www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sbs/reskit/sbrk2000/sbrkglo.asp

Virus

WormThis is a type of virus that replicates itself over a computer network. www.monstercommerce.com/shopping_cart_glossary/shopping_cart_glossary_w.asp

A hacker is someone who gains unauthorised access to computer systems for the purpose of stealing and corrupting data. www.dtp.epsb.net/glossary.htm

Hacker

Trojan HorseA program that comes in secretly and quietly, but it carries a destructive payload. www.ircbeginner.com/ircinfo/ircglossary.html

SpywareSpyware is programming that is put in someone's computer to secretly gather information about the user and relay it to advertisers or other interested partieswww.reach.ucf.edu/~coursdev/cdrom/html/help/glossary.html

Definitions

A n t i V i r u sA n t i V i r u sDetects, and removes viruses, worms and trojansDetects, and removes viruses, worms and trojans

Products:

Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2005

McAfee VirusScan 2004

Grisoft AVG AntiVirus 6

Norton AntiVirus 2005Norton AntiVirus 2005

FeaturesFeatures

QuickScan tool automatically searches for and removes viruses whenever new virus protection updates are downloaded

Automatically removes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses

Scans and cleans both incoming and outgoing email messages

Downloads new virus protection updates automatically to protect against new threats

Norton AntiVirus 2005Norton AntiVirus 2005

Windows XP Home/Pro► 300MHz processor or higher ► 128 MB of RAM ► 125 MB of available hard disk space

System Requirements

Windows Me► 150MHz or higher processor ► 64 MB of RAM ► 90 MB of available hard disk space

Windows 98► 133MHz or higher processor ► 64 MB of RAM ► 90 MB of available hard disk space

Windows 2000 Pro► 133MHz or higher processor ► 64 MB of RAM ► 125 MB of available hard disk space

► DVD or CD drive

► Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

► AOL Instant Messenger 4.7 ► Yahoo Instant Messenger 5.0 ► MSN Messenger 4.6 (MSN 5.0 not supported) ► Windows Messenger 4.7

McAfee VirusScan 2004McAfee VirusScan 2004

FeaturesFeatures

Prevents viruses when emailing, downloading and surfing

Destroys viruses and virus-like threats

Identifies spying and pop-up ad programs

Updates automatically to protect against new threats

McAfee VirusScan 2004McAfee VirusScan 2004

► Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP ► Pentium 133 MHz ► Minimum 16 MB RAM; 32 MB recommended ► 8 MB free hard-drive space ► Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher

System Requirements

AVG AntiVirus 6AVG AntiVirus 6

FeaturesFeatures

Automatic update functionality

AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run

AVG E-mail Scanner, which protects your e-mail

Free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product

AVG AntiVirus 6AVG AntiVirus 6

► Windows 98, ME, NT or XP

System Requirements

F i r e w a l lF i r e w a l lStops hackers from breaking into computerStops hackers from breaking into computer

Products:

Symantec Norton Personal Firewall 2005

McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 2004

ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm

Norton Personal Firewall 2005Norton Personal Firewall 2005

FeaturesFeatures

Hides your PC from hackers

LiveUpdate automatically checks for new protection updates when you’re online

Protects your private information

Program Control only allows authorised programs to connect to the Internet

Norton Personal Firewall 2005Norton Personal Firewall 2005

Windows XP Home/Pro► 300MHz processor or higher ► 128 MB of RAM

System Requirements

Windows Me► 150MHz or higher processor ► 96 MB of RAM

Windows 98► 133MHz or higher processor ► 64 MB of RAM

Windows 2000 Pro (SP1 Required)► 133MHz processor or higher ► 96 MB of RAM

► 35 MB of available hard disk space ► DVD or CD drive ► Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5

► AOL Instant Messenger 4.7 ► Yahoo Instant Messenger 5.0 ► MSN Messenger 4.6 (MSN 5.0 not supported) ► Windows Messenger 4.7

McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 2004McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 2004

FeaturesFeatures

Safeguards your online financial transactions

Protects your personal data from online intruders

Enhances anti-virus defences

Updates automatically to protect against new threats

McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 2004McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 2004

►Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP ►Pentium 100 MHz or higher processor ►8MB of free hard drive space for installation ►Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher

System Requirements

ZoneAlarmZoneAlarm

FeaturesFeatures

Quarantines suspicious email attachments

Stops intruders from accessing your PC

Makes your PC invisible to hackers

Updates automatically to protect against new threats

ZoneAlarmZoneAlarm

► Windows 98SE/ME/2000 Pro/XP. ► Pentium II or higher. ► 30 MB hard disk space. ► Internet access.

System Requirements

► RAM: 48MB (98SE/ME), 64MB (2000 Pro), 128MB (XP). ► Supported protocols for email scanning:

• POP3 and IMAP4 for incoming• SMTP for outgoing

A n t i - S p y w a r eA n t i - S p y w a r eStops programs from spying on youStops programs from spying on you

Products:

Spybot Search and Destroy

Lavasoft Ad-Aware

Spybot Search & DestroySpybot Search & Destroy

FeaturesFeatures

Removal of adware and spyware

Removal of diallers

Removal of key loggers

Removal of Trojans

Spybot Search & DestroySpybot Search & Destroy

► Windows 98, ME, 2000, NT or XP

System Requirements

Ad-AwareAd-Aware

FeaturesFeatures

Memory scanning

Scanning speed faster

Scanning for known and unknown Browser-Hijackers

User friendly Plug-in/Extension GUI

Ad-AwareAd-Aware

► Windows 98, ME, 2000, NT, XP or 2003

System Requirements

I n t e r n e t I n t e r n e t S e c u r i t y S u i t eS e c u r i t y S u i t eBuilt-in Antivirus and FirewallBuilt-in Antivirus and Firewall

Products:

Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005

McAfee Internet Security 2004

ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm Security Suite

Norton Internet Security 2005Norton Internet Security 2005

FeaturesFeatures

Outbreak Alert notifies you about high-level Internet threats

LiveUpdate automatically checks for new protection updates when you’re online

Automatically removes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses

Filters unwanted email messages in any POP3-compliant email program

Norton Internet Security 2005Norton Internet Security 2005

Windows XP Home/Pro► 300MHz processor or higher ► 128 MB of RAM

System Requirements

Windows Me► 150MHz or higher processor ► 96 MB of RAM

Windows 98► 133MHz or higher processor ► 64 MB of RAM

Windows 2000 Pro (SP1 Required)► 133MHz processor or higher ► 96 MB of RAM

► 70-200 available hard disk space ►DVD or CD drive ► Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5

► AOL Instant Messenger 4.7 ► Yahoo Instant Messenger 5.0 ► MSN Messenger 4.6 (MSN 5.0 not supported) ► Windows Messenger 4.7

McAfee Internet Security Suite 2004McAfee Internet Security Suite 2004

FeaturesFeatures

Safeguards your online financial transactions

Protects your personal data from online intruders

Enhances anti-virus defences

Updates automatically to protect against new threats

McAfee Internet Security Suite 2004McAfee Internet Security Suite 2004

►Microsoft Windows XP Home, XP Pro, 2000 Pro, ME, 98 ►Pentium 100 MHz or higher processor ►CD-ROM Drive ►Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher ►32 MB RAM ►71 MB Hard Disk Space ►Internet Access

System Requirements

ZoneAlarm Security SuiteZoneAlarm Security Suite

FeaturesFeatures

Stops hackers from getting into your PC

Blocks and removes viruses

Prevents email worms from spamming your address book

Safeguards privacy and personal data

ZoneAlarm Security SuiteZoneAlarm Security Suite

► Windows 98SE/ME/2000 Pro/XP. ► Pentium II or higher. ► 50 MB hard disk space. ► Internet access.

System Requirements

► RAM: 48MB (98SE/ME), 64MB (2000 Pro), 128MB (XP). ► Supported protocols for email scanning:

• POP3 and IMAP4 for incoming• SMTP for outgoing

CreditsCreditsNorton AntiVirus 2005Norton Personal Firewall 2005Norton Internet Security 2005Symantec

McAfee VirusScan 2004McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 2004McAfee Internet Security Suite 2004McAfee

AVG AntiVirus 6

Grisoft

ZoneAlarmZoneAlarm Security SuiteZoneLabs

www.symantec.com

www.mcafee.com

www.grisoft.com

www.zonelabs.com