Viruses, Spyware, & Spam

About Computer Viruses?

What is a computer virus?
A virus is a program or programming code that replicates by being copied or initiating its copying to another program, computer boot sector or document.

  • Viruses can be transmitted as attachments to an e-mail or in a downloaded file, or be present on a diskette or CD.
  • The immediate source of the e-mail, downloaded file, or diskette you've received is usually unaware that it contains a virus.
  • Some viruses have an effect as soon as their code is executed; other viruses lie dormant until circumstances cause their code to be executed by the computer.
  • Some viruses are benign or playful in intent and effect (e.g., "Happy Birthday, Ludwig!"). Others can be quite harmful, erasing data or causing your hard disk to require reformatting.

What is a worm?
A worm is a virus that replicates itself by resending itself as an e-mail attachment or as part of a network message.

The latest barrage of worm viruses have crippled thousands of PCs in the private and business sector. We can assist you with fighting the battle against worm attacks and win.

 

Got Spyware?

What is Spyware?
Spyware and Adware are software programs that gather information about you and your computer system without your consent or knowledge.

  • This information is commonly used to profile you for targeted advertising, but spyware can also gather important information such as e-mail addresses, passwords and credit card numbers.
  • Other forms of Spyware called “browser hijackers” redirect you to different Internet sites when you are surfing the Internet.

What are some of the symptoms of Spyware?
If you experience any of the following problems, you may have Spyware running on your computer:

  • Slow Web browsing or connection speeds
  • Computer runs slowly
  • Pop-up ads appear whether or not you are browsing the Internet
  • Your Web Browser homepage has changed or keeps changing
  • Web sites re-direct while browsing the Internet
  • Search toolbars appear in your Web Browser
  • New software that you did not install appears in your start menu or desktop

What can I do to protect myself from Spyware?
We recommend you remove this software from your computer. Removing the Spyware application will make your computer more secure, help protect your privacy and improve your overall computer performance.

How do I get more information or help?
For more information, help protecting your computer and removing Spyware, visit these sites:

 

Dealing with Spam?
Stop spam from invading your inbox without losing the mail you want. We give you more control over your e-mail.

Anti-Spam Software Features

  • Installs directly into your email program (see e-mail clients listed below).
  • Runs quietly in the background -- scanning and filtering that time wasting, irritating junk email.
  • Easy to use content filtering software
  • Automatically filters all incoming email
  • Allows you to create lists of friends
  • Allows you to Block specialized enemies lists
  • Automatically updates itself (like your antivirus software) whenever new spam rules are available.

E-mail Servers & Clients

  • Microsoft Exchange 2000/2003/2007
  • Microsoft Outlook 2000/2002/XP/2003/2007
  • Microsoft Outlook Express 5/6
  • Windows Mail (Vista)
  • Eudora

 


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