How do I know if my computer has a problem?
• Signs to look out for.• Computer running slower than normal.• Wrong websites coming up in your browser.
• Popup messages on the screen.• Messages that your computer is infected with a virus but the message is not from your anti virus program.
• A flashing yellow warning message on the bottom of the screen.
Internet Security Terms to Know.
• Virus - A computer virus is a computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without permission or knowledge of the user
• Malware - Malware is a general term for software programs that have been designed with or can be used for malicious intent. These include viruses, worms and Trojans.
• Worm - A computer worm is a self-replicating computer program. It uses a network to send copies of itself to other computers
Internet Security Terms to Know.
• Trojans - a class of computer threat that appears to perform a desirable function but in fact performs undisclosed malicious functions. They can be easily and unwittingly downloaded.
• For example, if a computer game is designed such that, when started by the user, it opens a back door that allows a hacker to control the computer of the user, then the computer game is said to be a Trojan horse.
• A lot of the illegal programs on Pirate sites, are infected with Trojans.
Internet Security Terms to Know.
• Firewall - a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet.
• If you have broadband the router provided will protect you from anyone coming in directly from the internet.
• You need to ensure that your computer is protected to stop any unwanted programs from accessing the information that is on it.
Internet Security – The main threats to your online safety.
• If you wish to access the internet safely then the minimum you will need is a good free antivirus package to stop unwanted programs being downloaded onto your computer. We recommend AVG
• If you wish to prevent your kids or anyone else using your computer from accessing unwanted sites you cant watch them all the time so you need a good free internet filter program. We recommend K9
www.free.avg.com
www.k9webprotection.com
• Once you have clicked the download button, simply follow the instructions on the screen.
• You will have to follow a series of screens where the answer will usually be Yes or Agree.
• Then it will ask you to confirm installation, so just click on Install.
• Once installed, the software may have to update itself against the latest threats, let it do this.
• When that is done, we would recommend that you run a complete computer scan.
• Make a cup of tea, it could be a while.
www.K9protection.com
K9 Protection allows you to filter out un-wanted websites on your computer
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• Having registered for the free software you will get an email similar to the one on the left.
• Click on the download protection link to get the install program.
If anyone attempts to access a restricted website the K9 software blocks them
You can override the block with your
password