My Online Security

Some of the free spyware protection softwares available in the market are also known to be the same ones that initiate adware/malware infections. In order for them to make sales the creators of these softwares cunningly and stealthily download harmful files in unprotected systems. Once the system is infected the user will have no option but to purchase their purported remedy which will interestingly be able to detect and heal all the damages that may have resulted from spyware attacks.

Below are some reliable softwares that offer free spyware protection:

1. Windows Defender
Genuine owners of Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista Operating Systems can
Download Windows Defender which is a free program protects your computer against pop-ups, slow performance and security threats caused by spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
However Windows 2000 systems or lower versions of windows are no longer supported and users might need to seek alternative protection from other places.

2. Spyware Bot
Spyware Bot is one of the few Spyware & Adware protection softwars that averts complications brought about by spyware for example corruption of PC data, personal profiling, hacker infiltration, pop-up ads and identity theft. This software also scans your computer for hundreds of hidden AdWare and Spyware and removes them permanently. It is an Advanced program that can blocks adware and spyware from sneaking into your system. Immediate detection is also one of its important features and can thus notify you the moment a spyware application attempts to run on your system.

3. XoxftSpySE
XoxftSpy Second Edition is a new and very advance spyware removal application available. It claims that it can protect you from unwanted Spyware, Adware, Malware, Browser Hijacking, Ad Popups and Keyloggers. It also removes harmful registry entries and corrupt files. XoxftSpySE enhances the performance and speed of your PC that could have been brought about by adware and spyware infections.
Most importantly apart from all these spyware protection features it also comes with a 100% Guarantee that few other softwares offer.

Always insist on anti- spyware anti virus software downloads from respectable firms e.g. free yahoo anti spyware, MacAfee, Symantec Antivirus softwares and so on. Hundreds of options exist in the market and it is wise to shop around before settling down for one of the free spyware protection softwares.

Are you wondering where to start with your online security?  Well let’s start with the absolute basics, unplug from the internet.  Now we are safe.  Just kidding, I have actually been told by a family member she was going to do this.  Her PC was so messed up she was just going to buy a new one and not connect to the net.  I had to ask what the point of even having a computer was then.  Sure you could get by without internet access, by why would you?

The first thing you need to make sure to do is make sure you have an anti-virus program, a spyware program, and a firewall installed on your computer.  The next thing you need to is make sure all of these programs as well as your operating system is up to date.  I will go into specific later, but that is the rough outline.

BTW, I may touch on Apple and Mac security, but this sites focus will be on PCs and the Windows operating system.