Viruses & Spyware

Protect Your Machine, Protect Yourself

Safe computing
Eight surefire ways to become an identity theft victim
Change your password on a schedule
Don't tell ANYONE your password
Beware of spear phishing attacks
Encrypt your data (confidential files, memory stick, laptop)

Anti-Virus Software

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Spyware

Spyware and Malware are software remotely installed (usually unknowingly) for the purpose of gathering user information. Virus protection programs don't protect you from most spyware/malware.

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Spybot is free, but donations are welcomed by the developers to help with costs.

Last updated by Pat Lafranier, September 8, 2011.