Security Install - Level One
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Consumers often think they don't need to be concerned about Internet security because it's not likely they'll be affected by online threats, or if they are affected, the damage would be minimal. the reality is that anyone who is online is susceptible.
unsecured home PC's are a threat to our economic and national security because they can be used unknowingly to launch attacks that cripple key resources used by business and government
| Did You Know? | - Forty-nine percent were unaware that Internet Explorer contains software flaws and vulnerabilities.
- Thirty percent do not understand how computer viruses work.
- 70 percent are concerned that hackers might use home computers to spread a virus over the Internet that harms other computers
- 44 percent are not knowledgeable about the ability of hackers to hijack home computers and use them to send spam
- 48 percent are rarely sure or are unsure that sensitive information is encrypted before transmitting it over the Internet
- Forty percent do not understand how spyware works.
- 59 percent are concerned that hackers might harm American corporations or the government by breaking into their computers
- 70 percent are concerned that hackers might use home computers to spread a virus over the Internet that harms other computers
* Source: Bentley Survey on Consumers and Internet Security
Consumers, small businesses and enterprises across the globe all experienced a record number of infection rates for the worst types of spyware in 2005 according to the report which contains data and information on the spyware plague for all of 2005. Most alarming was the rise in the most malicious types of spyware -- Trojan horses and system monitors.- This past year was a boon for spyware criminals. Last month Webroot surveyed U.S. businesses and found that over half of respondents reported a spyware-disruption that resulted in lost revenue, a statistic mirrored by a recent FBI study which surmised that computer-related crimes such as spyware cost U.S. business $62 billion. That is 10 percent more than all identity fraud and over 60 times the cost of telecommunications fraud
| | Our Service Includes |
- Installation of anti-virus software (with free updates for the life of the product)
- Installation and configuration of Firefox web browser
- Updating and testing of operating system critical updates
| | Benefits |
- Go online anywhere in your office or home
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Tips |
- 1. Use antivirus software and keep virus definitions updated.
2. Install a firewall to protect against Internet intruders.
3. Regularly download security updates for operating systems and other software.
4. Use passwords with a mix of letters, numbers and symbols that are at least 8 characters long and not dictionary words. Consumers should also change their passwords regularly.
5. Don't view, open or execute any e-mail attachments from an unknown source. Be suspicious of unexpected attachments even from people you know.
6. Disconnect from the Internet when not in use.
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Suggested Add-Ons |
- Business Security Assessment (click here)
- Add a Device to an Existing Network
- Network Storage Device Setup
- Broadband Internet Service
- Security Install (Level 1)
- Hardware Cleaning
- 1-Hour Live Training Session: Windows and Internet Basics
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