Viruses/Worms Software programs designed to invade your computer, and copy, damage, or delete your data. Trojans Viruses that pretend to be helpful programs while destroying your data, damaging your computer, and stealing your personal information. Spyware Software that tracks your online activities or displays endless ads. Primary Threats to Computer Security

Spam Unwanted , instant messages, and other online communication Phishing sent by online criminals to trick you into going to fake Web sites and revealing personal information Identity Theft A crime where con artists get your personal information and access your cash and/or credit Hoaxes sent by online criminals to trick you into giving them money Primary Threats to Personal Online Safety

Turn on Windows Internet firewall Four Steps to Help Protect Your Computer Use Microsoft Update to keep Windows up-to-date automatically Install and maintain antispyware software Install and maintain antivirus software

Turn on Windows Internet Firewall An Internet firewall helps create a protective barrier between your computer and the Internet

Use Automatic Updates to Keep Software Up-to-date Install all updates as soon as they are available Automatic updates provide the best protection

Install and Maintain Antivirus Software Antivirus software helps to detect and remove computer viruses before they can cause damage. For antivirus software to be effective, you must keep it up-to-date. Dont let it expire

Install and Maintain Antispyware Software Use antispyware software, like Microsoft Windows Defender, so unknown software cannot track your online activity and potentially steal your information.

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