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To put this article about online security into proper perspective, we'll use Medieval defense tactics.
Today, on most internet user's computers, we have the
ability to employ software, along with our intelligence, to
prevent viruses and spyware.
To put this article into proper perspective, we'll use
Medieval defense tactics.
This is accomplished by 3 methods. First, a firewall...'The
Castle Moat' so to speak. A firewall can't see inside your
computer beforehand though, so if any viruses or spyware
were present before the firewall was installed then its of
no use. Of course, its extremely good at preventing new
attacks.
Second, a anti-virus program.... 'The Castle Drawbridge!
They will not provide much help with spyware, but good virus
protection is as desirable as one of Avaris's dreams!
One drawback can be the updates, of course. If you've just
updated Wednesday night and a virus hits the next day, then
you may not be protected till next Wednesday night, and by
then it may be too late. If you're smart, you will have
signed up for email alerts with the provider, or even
better, you'll have a anti-virus program that has a real
time update feature.
I get the tingles when I see that little pop-up saying a
update is available and click here. Its downloaded
,installed, and updated in about 20 seconds! A new virus or
Trojan or God forbid, a new keylogger can hit the internet
and spread in a matter of days, and I'm sure this must make
the definition writers lives a living hell.
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