Computer Security
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Primary Threats to Computer Security
Viruses/Worms/Trojans/Spyware/Malware
These are a variety of programmes that can infect your computer from various sources. They are often able to spread via email attachments, clicking on "pop-ups", downloading files, cracks for illegal software, etc.
By having a good virus scanner, preferably as part of an Internet Security programme and other anti-Spyware and Malware programs, (that are kept up-to-date) you can help give your computer good protection. You need to keep in mind that certain internet behavior can bypass any good security programmes and your computer can still get infected.
There are a number of effective security programs on the market. Many require payment but there are also free programs that are quite effective for private use. If you would like extra protection from the free programmes, many of them offer an additional paid for version.
The following programmes can be used to help keep your computer more secure.
AVG Antivirus - Free
This is a very good antivirus and antispyware programme. The basic version is free while the Internet Security is very reasonably priced.
Click here for the free version
Click the AVG logo for AVG Internet Security
Superantispyware - Free
For that extra protection from spyware, Superantispyware even removes the more difficult spyware.
Click here for the free version
Malwarebytes - Free
This programme often finds Maliciousware that other security programmes have missed.
Click here for the free version
Cleanup - Free
Free disk space & protect your privacy. Cleans up temporary files, temporary internet files, etc
Click here for the free version
Recommended programmes worth paying for
Acronis
Schedule automatic backups and more with this award winning software
Click here to download a trial version
Reg Cure
Clean up your registry and help make your computer run faster and more smoothly
Click here to download free trial
(trial detects errors only. A paid subscription will fix the errors)
Free disk space & protect your privacy
All in one easy solution.
