Question: In what ways can computer users avoid computer viruses, spam, email scams, and phishing?
Answer: The best way for users to protect themselves from computer viruses, spam, email scams, and phishing is to update their computers weekly with programs such as, Antivirus - www.symantec.com/aventer. This free spy ware program will let you know if your computer has a virus. Computer users need to be aware of ads - if something is too good to be true than chances are there is a catch. Have your computer updated with a spy ware checker. Never give out your password and personal information. When shopping on the Internet make sure your information is protected and if possible get a phone number of the company you are buying from and give your information over the phone. Don't open email from sites you don't know.
I love the free spyware site!! Thank you. We have paid so much money in the past for an antivirus program!!!
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ReplyDeleteGood point about clicking on ads. Most sites have some kind of advertising. You have to be very careful about what ads you click on, as you said if it seems too good to be true it probably is so don't click it!
ReplyDeleteI always try to watch what sites I open, and especailly which emails I open because like you said, there are way too many viruses out there that people are trying to spread.
ReplyDeleteIt is so important to make sure your computer is safe from these virus' and that computer owners take the initiative to know that their information is safe.
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