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No doubt you have heard the many horror stories of the carnage caused by computer hackers and techno-geeks gone bad. Don’t be a victim. The average PC user is extremely vulnerable to attack. Believe me, you do not want to experience having your data, hijacked, lost, stolen or otherwise made useless to you. Anonymizer ZoneLabs Zone Alarm Pro is the all-in-one solution for you. Here’s why:

Zone Alarm Pro’s easy-to-use firewall blocks hackers and other unknown threats. It includes the following features:

• Intrusion Blocking – identifies hackers and blocks attempts to access

• Stealth Mode – makes your computer invisible to potential hackers on the Internet.

• Automatic Program Configuration – automatically configures programs and decides whether to allow or deny Internet access to your programs.

• Expert Controls – give you precise control over security settings.

• Defense 1 – Proven stealth firewall guards the network perimeter from inbound and

• outbound threats and protects your computer from hackers, spyware, and Trojan horses

• Defense 2 – This second firewall layer surrounds each software program, protecting good programs from bad

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One of the fun parts of owning a computer is, of course, access to the internet. The worldwide web is chock full of useful information, readily available at your fingertips! It is also home to potentially lethal viruses, many of which can wreak havoc on your system within moments. The following four programs can help you avoid trouble; best of all they are absolutely free.

Firefox – a web browser for the ages. Okay, a web browser that beats Internet Explorer by preventing pop ups and harmful scripts from being downloaded to your computer. Lots of nifty features too, including tabbed browsing, live bookmarks, and tons of add-on features.

Spybot Search and Destroy – gets rid of adware, spyware, and malware. Blocks the installation of spyware before it occurs; works in conjunction with anti-virus software, not as a replacement for one.

AVG Antvirus – offers basic antivirus protection including scanning email attachments for viruses and scanning of all hard drives, removable drives, and external drives on your computer. A paid version does some additional tasks and includes technical support.
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Most people are aware that there are continuous security issues with Microsoft’s Windows operating system and other programs. However, what most people do not realize is how easy it is to significantly improve your computer’s security and reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim to ever increasingly sophisticated threats that lurk on the internet. These steps should take less than a couple of hours to complete and should not clean out your wallet.

1) Windows Update – the first crucial step you need to take to make sure that all your Microsoft applications have all the latest product updates installed. These updates or “patches” address security vulnerabilities and other issues. Microsoft usually issues these updates on a monthly cycle. Visit the Microsoft website or switch on automatic updates from the Windows Control panel. Even if your “new” computer is second hand this is still a critical first step. If you buy a used computer with Windows XP make sure Service Pack 2 or SP2 is installed.

2) Strong Passwords – people often overlook this but having well thought through passwords is an important element of your computer security. A strong password should include at least 8 characters with a mixture of text, symbols and numbers. As a minimum you need to make sure the services most at risk have a strong log-in password. These services include your bank, credit card, other financial services like PayPal, your email address and any other services like Ebay which hackers can use to generate profit.
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