How To Protect Yourself Online
It's a sad fact that many small businesses are connected to the Internet without realising the associated dangers until it's too late. The purchase of cheap and simple to install security software is put off until a virus has done it's worst and work/business/money has been lost.
The basic essentials required for a secure Internet connection to protect your computer at work or at home are anti-virus software and a firewall.
Modern anti-virus software will automatically monitor your computer for viruses and will scan incoming and outgoing email for viruses. A fully featured firewall will protect your computer from malicious users on the Internet. Many security software packages also contain privacy controls to ensure that your personal information is never given out on the Internet unless you want it to be.
The full range of security software from top manufacturers, such as Norton and McAfee, is available from Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com
While investing in anti-virus, firewall and privacy software is essential, don't think of it as a cure-all. The biggest security risk could be you! Be aware and careful online, don't give out personal information unless you are completely confident of a website's security, keep your computer software up to date and don't download or install anything you're not sure of. If in doubt don't do it!
We use McAfee and Norton security products at ashiki and can recommend them both. Viruses are automatically detected and delt with keeping our IT systems running smoothly and securely.
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