IT Advice, Hints and Tips

How to keep your Computers healthy and free from a costly rebuild once infected.

To keep your computers healthy axon recommend layered defenses to the internet from Firewall software to Anti Virus Software if you think your computer is running slow or is feeling a little tired you could have a Virus or Spyware.

Definitions:

Spyware – Usually installed without user’s knowledge when visiting untrustworthy web sites, can also be installed by installing untrustworthy software and applications.

Windows Defender (Beta 2) is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Virus - These are normally downloaded via email though sometimes they can be spread between computers that are connected together.  Most viruses today are called “mass mailer” viruses because they access the email address book on the infected PC and send emails from this PC to companies and friends in the address book, therefore the virus appears to the recipient to be trustworthy which is not the case.

You probably already know that it's a good idea to protect your computer from viruses, spyware, bugs, hackers, and other Internet threats, but it can be confusing and time-consuming to worry about whether you have all the latest protection features in place.

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/update/onecare_live.mspx

Spam emails – These emails are usually unsolicited and frequently contain viruses, they are sent from emails servers located outside of International jurisdiction and therefore impossible to police.  Therefore, the best way to combat this type of attack is with the use of 3rd party software that filters the spam emails from your legitimate emails.

axon-IT.com can advise you on which software to purchasing to protect your investment.