Tired of Viruses, Spyware and Hackers

Forward your Spam E-Mails to the Federal Trade Commission

Report all those unwanted e-mails, by simply forwarding the email to uce@ftc.gov. The header information of each e-mail you forward must be included. If you need more
The FTC needs these copies of your spam e-mails that have deceptive unsubscribe links. TheFTC will use these e-mails to pursue legal actions toward the senders of deceptive e-mail.

To fill out a complaint form go to www.ftc.gov/spam.

ANTI-VIRUS Software

A computer virus is a program designed to spread itself.
This is done by infecting executable files or the system areas of hard and floppy disks, then it will make copies of itself.
A virus can also spread from your computer to infect other computers.
Viruses usually operate without your knowledge.
A virus can result in lost data and / or require costly repairs to your system.
Anti-virus software scans your computer and your incoming email for viruses, and then deletes the viruses.
Anti-virus software must be update regularly.
Email preview pane that lets you view attachments automatically, it could allow a virus to be launched without clicking on the attachment.

Recommended ANTI -VIRUS Software checks for Updates when you are online

Firewalls

To ensure your protection use both a firewall and a anti-virus software.
Use of a firewall, a software program, or hardware prevent unauthorized Internet traffic from entering and leaving your computer.

A firewall helps make your computer invisible when you are on the Internet

Blocks all communications from unsanctioned comuters.

If you're not using your computer for an extended period, you can unplug it from the phone or cable line.

Then the computer doesn't send or receive information from the Internet and isn't vulnerable to hackers.

Free Firewall software program

Hardware Firewall for Cable / DSL

Passwords

Create unique passwords - don't use your date of birth, social security number or recognizable words

Try to use one with a combination of letters, numbers and symbols and make the password as meaningless as you can

NEVER share your passwords, -- including someone claiming to be a customer service representative.

Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) should never ask for your password.

Password should include both letters and numbers that will make it difficult to guess.

File Sharing

File-sharing programs allow you to share your files with others over the Internet -- and other with YOU.

However, just like you shouldn't open email attachments from people you don't trust, you should also be wary about downloading files from them.

You never know what you may find on the hard drives of others on the Internet.

Remember if you do not share files then some games may not work. Know who the other game players are!!

Security experts are seeing viruses and spyware spread through file-sharing services.

spyware may track your online activities and send that information to third parties.

Spyware has been spotted in many places on file-sharing networks -- including packaged with the file-sharing clients themselves.

If mis-configured, some file-sharing programs may expose your entire hard drive to all other users.

Be in Control of Your Software

If you have sensitive information on your computer, tax return, online bank account data, check to make sure that you are not making this available to the Internet.

Many things available on file-sharing networks, including many movies, songs, and video games, are copyrighted by the owner.

You may be violating federal law and could be sued by the copyright owners

Report incidents of
Online child sexual exploitation:
National Center For Missing, Exploited Children (NCMEC) cybertipline or Phone: 1-800-843-5678

Electronic harassment, cyberstalking: SafetyEd International or

Internet scams, consumer child exploitation: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or Phone: 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357)

Organized software piracy: Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) or Or phone the Anti-Piracy Hotline at 1-800-388-7478

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