Articles and Information: Computer Protection Software

Did you know that just by opening a Spam or Scam email you may have placed yourself in danger?

Practical, easy to understand explanations of the kinds of attacks and invasions you can expect from the bad guys, and what software protects your computer from which kind of attack.

Identity Theft: What the bad guys do with your personal identity information - it's worse than you know and you could end up in jail for something you didn't do

The bad guys want your identity.  You hear that all the time.  But what does it really mean?

  • What you and a murderer may have in common: your identity

  • All my Internet activity is on my hard drive?  Where?!

  • Where does my information go?

  • Your bad credit doesn't matter

  • Once I prove it wasn't me who did everything, I'm in the clear.  Right?

  • If you know or have reason to suspect you are an Identity Theft victim, follow these steps

Firewalls and backdoors

"... So... if I install a firewall I'm safe, right? ... Not entirely.  Your firewall is only your first line of defense..."

What is a backdoor?

"What they are, how they are used to invade a computer network or a personal computer..."

What is spyware and adware and what to do about it

"The terms Spyware and adware have come to be used as meaning the same thing because they are both information-gathering programs..."

Trojan horses: How they get into your computer - destruction in disguise.

" ... a program is installed on your computer that may do no more than change the appearance of your desktop, or it may run around deleting documents, deleting software, and opening a backdoor for hackers to get into your computer."

Worms and viruses - what's the difference?

"The basic difference between a worm, a virus, and a RAT is that a viral infection requires an action on the part of the recipient to spread, a worm doesn't, and a RAT opens a doorway into your computer for hackers..."

What is chat logging and email logging?

Chat logging and email logging are performed by Spyware programs that may be beneficial or may be malicious.

The Right Software for the Right Job: How to buy only as much computer protection as you need.

Installing too much protection software is worse than not installing any.  Learn what each type of computer protection software does and which ones you really need.

Buying the Right Computer Protection Software: a list of recommended software brands

Recommended software that will give you the most efficient protection support for you money.