Surfing on
Internet can be a major problem if you don't employ a reasonable amount of protective software.Hackers, spyware and viruses all combine to make it essential that you have a firewall, a spyware detector and an anti-virus program - all up to date and operating on your system.
1. Safety First - Get Yourself a Firewall Now!
If you don't have a firewall installed and operating on your computer then you are risking an attack by a hacker!
Without a firewall your computer is like an open door. Private and confidential information may become available to hackers with basic computer skills.
Not only could information be stolen but a hacker could leave your computer in a state where they could return and take control of it.
A firewall monitors all incoming traffic and only allows in what you have authorised.
You can even make your computer "invisible" when on
Internet so hackers are not even aware of your presence!
It's one of
few things all "experts" agree with so go to http://www.zonelabs.com and get your FREE firewall now...
2. Keep Those Spyware Cookies Off Your Computer!
Most of
cookies you collect while using
Internet are harmless and just kept on your hard drive in case you return to
same website again.
A new type of cookie is now accessing your computer and sending nformation about your activities on
Internet back to it's originator. These cookies are known collectively as "Spyware".