Internet Safety: How do I keep my computer safe on the internet?

It seems like not a day goes by where we don't hear about some new kind of threat aimed at wreaking havoc across machines connected to the internet.
Here are some things you can, and should, do to stay safe.

Web of Trust

Web of Trust warns you about risky websites WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.

The Secunia Online Software Inspector

The Secunia Online Software Inspector, or short OSI, is a fast way to scan your PC for the most common programs and vulnerabilities, thus checking if your PC has a minimum security baseline against known patched vulnerabilities.

Feature Overview:

• Detects insecure versions of common/popular programs installed on your PC
  
• Verifies that all Microsoft patches are applied
  
• Assists you in updating, patching, and protecting your PC
  
• Activates additional security features in Sun Java
  
• Runs through your browser. No installation or download is required
  
• If you run the Secunia PSI or CSI - then you're already covered

German Researchers Score Conficker Detection Breakthrough

Just days ahead of an April 1st activation date for the Conficker worm squirming through the Windows operating system, security researchers at the Honeynet Project have scored a major breakthrough, finding a way to fingerprint the malware on infected networks.

SEE: CBS 60 Minutes covers Conficker, malware epidemic

rminder

With a phone and the Web, you can receive reminders. rminder is easy to use. Register with your phone number, type in the reminder, a time and date, and you'll get a call.

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Conficker Judgement Day on April 1st

I would never want to be labeled as an “Alarmist’ but I hope my post today will make some folks take some reasonable steps to protect themselves. After a lot of research and debate I have been convinced that April 1^st is not going to be a good day for the Internet.

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Get a Free PC Safety Scan

Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free service designed to help ensure the health of your PC.

* Check for and remove viruses
* Get rid of junk on your hard disk
* Improve your PC's performance

MailWasher Pro

With MailWasher Pro...
* Stop spam before it gets to your computer.
* Stop spam to all your email addresses in one place.
* Get free updates for life of the product!
* Keep your inbox free of junk and clutter.

MailWasher Pro lets you safely preview and delete bad email before it gets to your computer - never download another spam email to your computer again!

This is one of the few paid programs I recommend and use - Don

SelfGeek.com

Windows tips, tricks, & video tutorials. We teach you to be your own geek!
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