How Could I Be Affected?
Many home computer owners don’t realize that they need to pay attention to computer security. How do intruders break into your computer? In some cases, they send you email with a virus. Reading that email activates the virus, creating an opening that intruders use to enter or access your computer. In other cases, they take advantage of a flaw or weakness in one of your computer’s programs (a vulnerability) to gain access.
Once they’re on your computer, they often install new programs that let them continue to use your computer – even after you plug the holes they used to get onto your computer in the first place. These backdoors are usually cleverly disguised so that they blend in with the other programs running on your computer.
What Should I Do?
Well the simplest solution is to give us a call so we can asses your current situation and decide on the best course of action for securing your computer or network. This assessment will include screening for and implementation of effective:
- Anti-virus with E-mail checking
- Anti-Trojan
- Ad-Ware prevention and removal
- Mal-Ware prevention and removal
- Firewall and rules
- Operating system security patches
- File Encryption
- Folder protection
Don't Forget !!!!!!
Effective security starts at home. We can also help prevent other people in the household from accessing sensitive data on your PC. This is particularly useful where children are concerned. Wouldn't it be nice to allow the children to use the PC but limit what they can actually do. For instance prevent them from accessing certain files and folders or preventing them installing or removing any programs. We can even limit what sites they can visit on the internet or prevent them from downloading anything.
You know what to do - Give Us A Call !!!!!