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Frequently
Asked Computer Security Questions
Working on the Internet provides Internet marketers with the
opportunity to make a living in the comfort of their own home.
However, as your business is completely reliant upon your computer,
you must take the necessary steps to ensure your computer is
safe.
Over the years, I have received many questions in regard to
computer security. Below, are some of the most frequently asked
questions:
Question: I'm new to the Internet
and have been hearing a lot about viruses. I'm not exactly sure
what they are. Can you help?
Answer: A virus is a small
piece of software that attaches itself to 'real' software programs
(executable code). Each time you launch the real program, the
virus is also launched. The virus may then spread and attach
itself to other programs and wreak havoc on your system.
The most widespread virus is an email virus. An email virus
spreads through email attachments. It usually spreads by mailing
itself to everyone within the email program's address book.
It tricks the email recipient into believing the message was
sent from someone they know.
Although this type of virus rapidly spreads, you can't get it
simply by reading a plain text email. However, you can execute
the virus by clicking on an encoded message that contains embedded
executable code such as JavaScript within an HTML email message,
or an executable file attachment.
Another type of program that is often thought of as a virus
is a 'Trojan horse' program. However, it is not a virus. It
is simply a computer program that acts like it's something it's
not. For example, you may download a program that you think
is a computer game. However, when you run the program, it may
delete files on your hard drive. Trojan horses cannot automatically
replicate themselves.
Another widespread program is known as a worm. A worm is actually
a small piece of software that travels through vulnerable computer
networks with security holes. The worm scans the network in
search of other computers with security holes. It copies itself
to each system it finds.
Although viruses can infect any type of executable code such
as EXE files or DOC files, most media files such as GIF, JPG,
BMP, MP3, WAV, AVI, MOV and TXT files are generally safe.
Although viruses can wreak havoc, computer virus hoaxes can
also be damaging. Virus hoaxes may cause Internet users to begin
to ignore all virus warnings. This can be harmful, as they are
then left vulnerable to 'real' virus warnings.
In addition, many virus hoaxes also include a 'fix' that instructs
the user to delete a certain file from their system. However,
the file the hoax says is a virus is actually an important file
needed by your computer.
Never follow the advice within an email 'virus alert' instructing
you to remove a virus from your system without first verifying
its validity.
Visit Symantec to search their virus encyclopedia:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html/
You can also search McAfee's virus database here:
http://www.mcafee.com/anti-virus/default.asp
You can protect your computer by taking a few precautionary
steps:
1) Purchase a quality virus protection software and keep it
updated.
McAfee http://www.mcafee.com
Norton http://www.symantec.com
Please note, the above programs (especially Norton) have been
known to cause problems with some operating systems. Although
there isn't any particular pattern, caution should be exercised.
I use McAfee online virus scan and haven't had any problems.
2) If you're using Microsoft programs, make sure that the "Macro
Virus Protection" is enabled. Never run a macro within a document
unless you know exactly what it does.
3) Never open an email attachment unless you're absolutely sure
where it came from and what it is.
4) Avoid downloading software programs from sources you're not
familiar with. If you do download a program, make sure you scan
the file with your anti-virus software prior to installing.
Question: I've been hearing
a lot about firewalls, but I'm not sure what it is or if I need
it. Can you help?
Answer: A firewall is basically
a software program that allows you full access to the Internet
and/or your network, while restricting access to your computer
system from outside intrusions.
Internet users are extremely vulnerable to hackers, especially
if you have cable or ADSL access to the Internet. You definitely
need to protect your computer system. I recommend using a great
program called Zone Alarm Pro http://www.zonealarm.com .
Once you install a firewall, you'll be amazed at how many attempts
to access your computer are blocked by your firewall.
Hackers can directly access your computer system by installing
programs such as a key logger that can read every keystroke
you make. This information is recorded and sent back to the
hacker. Private information such as passwords and credit card
numbers can easily be stolen.
A key logger is a small software program that quietly runs in
the background. As these programs quite often run in DOS, you
will most-likely never realize it's running. However, you can
see if a key logger is running by pressing 'control' - 'alt'
- 'delete' on your keyboard. This will launch a window that
contains a list of all the programs currently running on your
system. Review the list and watch for programs you don't recognize.
As there are many small programs such as adware (pop-windows)
and spyware cookies that can bypass your anti-virus and firewall
software, I recommend using a program called Pest Patrol http://www.pestpatrol.com/
. This program will detect and remove non-viral malicious software.
Although you can purchase Pest Patrol at the above site, you
can receive a discount if you purchase it with Zone Alarm Pro
http://www.zonealarm.com . I can't guarantee how long this special
offer will be available, so if you want it, now is a good time
to get it.
If you really want to keep your computer safe, I recommend the
following:
1) Purchase a good virus program and keep it updated
2) Purchase a good firewall program and keep it updated
3) Purchase a program like Pest Patrol and keep it updated
Taking the time to protect your computer is one of the best
business decisions you'll ever make. If you don't protect it
now, you'll definitely regret it later. It's just a matter of
time.
Copyright © Shelley Lowery
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