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AVAST Anti-Virus -Free for home use-Another good choice for a free personal anti-virus solution (free version available for home use).
Worm (n.) A subclass of virus. A worm generally spreads without user action and distributes complete copies (possibly modified) of itself across networks. A worm can consume memory or network bandwidth, thus causing a computer to stop responding. Because worms don't need to travel via a "host" program or file, they can also tunnel into your system and allow somebody else to take control of your computer remotely. Botnet (n.) A botnet is a collection of infected computers or bots that have been taken over by hackers (also known as bot herders) and are used to perform malicious tasks or functions. A computer becomes a bot when it downloads a file (e.g., an email attachment) that has bot software embedded in it. A botnet is considered a botnet if it is taking action on the client itself via IRC channels without the hackers having to log in to the client's computer. A botnet consists of many threats contained in one. The typical botnet consists of a bot server (usually an IRC server) and one or more botclients. (courtesy of Wikipedia)Because worms and botnets are generally spread through email it is very important you NEVER open an attachment directly from your email program. Rather, if you must open it, save it to a folder on your hard drive and scan with a good anti-virus program BEFORE you open it. Just following this one simple rule would stop the spread of worms drastically. If you click on an infected attachment, worms and/or botnets will tunnel into your system and spread themselves by sending email to all the email addresses it can find you our hard drive, without you knowledge. All good update anti-virus programs will detect worms. But, still, the best offense is a good defense. Don't take a chance on getting infected in the first place. Don't expose yourself to worms. DO NOT OPEN ATTACHMENTS DIRECTLY FROM EMAIL unless you were expecting it and you know for certain what is in the attachment. Never judge an email with an attachment by who sent it. Many viruses spoof the "From" address so it may appear a friend or family member sent it. NEVER TRUST THE FROM ADDRESS of an email with an attachment. Unpatched versions of Windows are especially vulnerable to worms so it is imperative you keep your Windows up-to-date by visiting Microsoft's Windows Update Web site frequently or turn on Windows Automatic Update found in your Control Panel. Recommendations: Use good antivirus protection and antispyware protection and keep each updated with the very latest virus and spyware definitions. And never open attachments that come in email unless you're positive of the source and you know what the file is.
Trojan Horse: What is a Trojan Horse? Trojan Horse (n.) A computer program that appears to be useful but that actually does damage. Trojan Horses spread when people are lured into opening a program because they think it comes from a legitimate source. Trojan Horses can also be included in software that you download for free. Never download software from a source that you don't trust. Always keep your computer updated with the latest Microsoft updates and patches. Just like the historical events at Troy where Greek soldiers appeared to come bearing gifts, computer Trojan Horse may appear to be a gift too. But these Trojan Horses have a big surprise inside and it's not a surprise you're going to like. Trojan Horses can allow others to take control of your computer, steal personal information including credit card information and passwords, and even cause your computer to stop working. Trojan Horses present a different problem than computer viruses or worms because some anti-virus software may not recognize them. Make sure you use a good anti-virus program and keep it updated. Also, install and use a good Internet firewall and keep your Windows operating system updated with the latest Windows critical updates from Microsoft's Windows Update Web site. Cloudeight Recommendations for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 users:Leave your Windows firewall turned on at all times. Don't waste your money on third-party software firewalls despite what some experts may tell you. If you keep your computer protected with excellent, always up-to-date antivirus and antispyware programs and leave your Windows firewall turned on, use common sense when visiting and downloading from Websites you're unsure of, and never click links in email that purports to come from financial institutions, online payment services or credit card companies which ask you to change your password or "verify" your account - you don't need any other programs and you certainly don't need to waste your money on a third-party firewall or an expensive security suite with a firewall included. Save your money. - Donation Station All content is copyright ©2011 by Cloudeight Internet, LLC. All logos, trademarks, and product names and descriptions, belong to their respective owners and do not represent that such companies have an affiliation with or any connection to Cloudeight Internet LLC. This page is presented only to help individuals protect their computers as well as to assist Internet users with adopting good Internet safety habits; to provide them with basic security knowledge and general information. Cloudeight is not responsible for any errors or omissions on this page. Cloudeight will not be responsible for the efficacy or suitability of any application recommended on this site for any particular purpose. All software downloaded from the links on our Web pages are downloaded at your own risk. By downloading from links on on this Web site, you are agreeing that you have read this disclaimer notice and understand that Cloudeight cannot be responsible for any software program that we recommend and that sites not under our direct control my change content at any time without notice..
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