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The Basics of Computer Security

These days, it’s hard to tell the difference between a spam and a scam. Just when computer security seems to be in control, out pops another cyber-safety issue. However, there is still hope in this age of hackers and hijackers.

Listen in this week as Ken, Brandon, and Matt discuss the tools and knowledge you’ll need to keep your computer as safe as possible (for the moment!).

Join us every Weekend as we discuss your computer questions. It's the Tech Show for Non-Tech People! You can post questions on Facebook .

Original Air Date: Feb 19, 2005

This Week's Links

• Secure Windows with the Latest Updates
• Free firewall program (not needed if using WinXP Service Pack 2's firewall)
• Free Anti-Virus Software from Computer Associates
• Cleanup Adware and Spyware with AdAware SE Personal
• Add another layer of Spyware protection with Spybot Search & Destroy
• Try out Microsoft's new Anti-Spyware protection as well
• Avoid browser vulnerabilities with Mozilla's Firefox
• Broadband users should consider a hardware router/firewall
• Do you have a teenager in the house? Read this!
• Watch out for Phishing attempts in your e-mail!
• If it's spam, it's probably a SCAM!