what is best way to protect pc against internet security threats,hack proof etc.?
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Buy yourself an internet security suite. I woild go with Tren Micro PC Cillin or Zonealarm Internet Security. I would avoid Nortons and MacAffee, they tend to be resource hogs. Also you can goto certain sites like geekstogo.com and create your own security suite for free.
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USe a free online scanner like bit defender\nhttp://www.jimmyr.com/security.php
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Ensure that you have good security programs running at all times on your computer, and ensure that they are kept updated.\n\nAlso, do not open any emails or any other file transfers where you do not recognise the sender.\n\nA firewall is a definite MUST to stop anyone hacking.\n\nFor good, free and recommended security programs, please go here \n\nhttp://www.webuser.co.uk/forums/showflat...\n\nI recommend AVG as an anti virus, although eTrust's 12 month free trial is excellent (I'm using it and am extremely impressed).\nIf you need other programs, go for Zone Alarm firewall, AVG anti spyware (formerly Ewido) and SpywareBlaster.\n\nIf you click on the names in that list I gave you and it will take you to the official download site. \n\nPlease ensure that you keep them all updated for full protection and check for any updates when you first download them.
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norton internet security
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disconnect from any network \nreinstall windows \nchange all pasword \nuse internet security same as norton or balckice\nupadate frequntly windows and security software \ndont use any time save password option\nregards!
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I think your looking to protect your computer, you need to use a firewall, try zonealarm from zonelabs. There is a free version you just need to look for it
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1-Download a good antivirus\n2-Download a good firewall\n3-Do not enter in warez site that use exploit to install dealers on your computer\n4-Do not ghive your passwords to anyone\n5-Do not let peapoles to access on your computer\n6-Use an anonymyzer that can make you to surf anonymous \n7-Do not open or download files from strange sources or peapoles\nAll you can find at http://yacam.altervista.org
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just scan with several online \nhttp://www.jimmyr.com/security.php works best
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You're obviously not new so you must have another reason for asking. But I'd say internet security is priority. Teach them about Nortons or whatever they have. Especially the anti-virus program. Download ccleaner for them. Download Adaware for them. Show them how they work. Teach them to never click on links from people or sites they don't know. My dad was a "newbie" two years ago and had his paypal account hacked. Tell them to neverrrr give out any info. That's a good start.
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Anti-virus software, anti-adware and pop-up blocker software are the first line of protection.  In addition, you can also use more secure browsers like Opera or Firefox instead of Internet Explorer.  Finally, what really matters is "best practices".  Don't open email attachments from people you dont't know, same goes to email.  Always visit trusted websites and don't give out your personal info to one and all (especially, your phone number).\n\nMost of the spyware and malware come from suspicious websites (read porn and free download websites).  So use caution while visiting such websites (or don;t visit them at all).  \n\nLast but not the least, is physical security.  Don't leave your laptop at public places away from you.  Always lock it if you want to use rest rooms at the library.  Use passwork protection and shut down the computer when not in use.  Encrypt your data if you can.  Back up your data often, preferably have multiple copies on different types of media.\n\nThese are just ways which you can follow for securing yourself, if you keep practising these for a while, you can stay secure.  There might be a lot of other ways.
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1) Buy some professional security software (Norton, McAfee)\n   which will scan for a surreptitiously installed\n   spyware, malware, trapdoors, whatever.\n\n2) Spend the $40 to put a hardware firewall between\n   your cable-modem or dsl-modem and your home system\n   in order to make it more difficult for outsiders to\n   get access to your home system in the future.
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Go to tools-internet options-security.I think medium security level is appropriate for what you want.
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McAfee has the latest Internet Security that includes \nVirusScan \nPersonal Firewall Plus \nSpamKiller \nPrivacy Service \nIs the 2006 one and is only 49.99 dollars, its worth. I also wanted free software protection, but did never found a good one, the only free ones, they don't do a sh-it, because they are free. But please do install it, just you will pay on time in one year. Try it!
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Here you have some good and free antivirus programs: http://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/security.htm\nGet one!
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You need antivirus and antispam software. Try Norton Antivirus or McAfee. That'll keep your computer safe.
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If you want to research PC security, the best places to read about that are, PC Magazine, http://www.pcmag.com/ , PC World, http://www.pcworld.com/ , Cnet, http://www.cnet.com/ and last but not least ZDnet, http://www.zdnet.com/ just do searches on their site for "pc security" and I'm sure you will find a number of things that you are looking for.
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Download AVG from www.grissoft.com\nThen Download adaware from www.lavasoft.com\nYou should be safe. \n\nPS: Also try to get a free firewall from www.download.com