Tools available to defend home computers have become diverse and complicated.
Before one purchases security products understand which components are crucial.
Security essentials:
* patches
*anti virus
*anti-adware/spyware
*firewall protection
*backup software
Additional Niceties:
*SPAM blocking
*SPIM blocking: instant message version of spam
*Anti fraud, privacy, identity protection
Why buy bundles:
*Save money
* security has a licence
*all products work together
Back up products:
*CD drive
*USB drive
back up files need to be fairly recent
Removal tools for clean up may be necessary
By the new version of the software make sure to update it.
Keep security awareness current.
*Common sense media
*Cyber smart
*Family online safety institute
are a few sites to use to protect your computer.
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