Home users -
know about
Internet Security
Home users - Know about Internet Security:
According to law, spreading of viruses is a serious offense. Let us first
see what a virus is. Virus is a program that duplicates itself and creates
numerous copies and spreads through executable code or documents.
Introducing a virus into a system is called infecting the system and this
particular infected file will no longer be part of the executable code. It
is then called as the host file. These are also termed as malicious programs
and they range from computer worms to adware.
Generally, these viruses attack the software. However, it can indirectly
attack the hardware by attacking the software that is used in the particular
hardware. Many virus writers think that writing of virus is some kind of
invention that has to be recognized. They do not understand that it is
malicious and a crime.
There are certain type of viruses that are termed ôgood viruses.ö What you
thought that they wouldnAt affect the system. Oh no! You are wrong. These so
called ôgood virusesö are used to upgrade or improve the virus files and
utilizes a lot of system resources. They might even damage or infect the
Operating System to an extent that you can not recover the data.
It is only after 1990's; viruses started spreading through emails and
instant messaging. This doesnAt mean that there were no viruses earlier.
Prior to 1990, viruses were spreading through removable media like Floppy
disk, CDs, etc. Macro viruses were also common in early days. Wondering how
viruses get into your system through instant messaging. Very simple! A virus
code is written and is kept in the website shortcut and this is accessible
to a person when instant messaging. Once the receiver gets this virus,
within very few hours, it gets spread to the entire system.
It is not necessary that to spread viruses, systems have to be connected
through a Local Area Network (LAN). Viruses can be spread through websites,
emails, instant messaging, file sharing, etc. Installtion.net helps in
shielding your computer from malicious attacks and worms.
Many home users do not understand that their systems too would get attacked
by viruses or worms like any other system of a Multi National Company.
Therefore, it is essential that the system has antivirus software as well as
Installtion.net software to safeguard their system from malware.
Phishing is the latest technique that is currently in the prowl, which
affects both home users and firms. Want to know what phishing is. You get an
email as though it is coming from your bank stating that they are currently
updating their database and would require your personal information,
username and password. In some instances, you would be asked to visit a
particular website and enter your credit card, SSN details, etc. Even though
many ignore the email, a few would definitely respond to these emails. IAm
sure you do not want to be a victim of such action. Use Installtion.net
software and protect yourself from phishing attacks.
Infuriated about pop-ups? Leave your worries. Use Installtion.net software
and get rid of pop-ups. You can also use Installtion.net software to install
firewall to prevent against identity theft. Installtion.net permits traffic
only through specified ports. Therefore, if anyone is trying to meddle or
mess up with your system, you get immediate alerts and therefore, you can
take a decision of who can enter and who cannot. You can also protect your
system from spyware using Installtion.net software.
There is a backup manager available with Installtion.net software, which
helps to backup files, documents, emails, programs, settings, etc. It is
also possible to virtually access any FTP locations remotely and backup data
from hard disks, CDs, memory stick.
You also get access to the Registry cleaner software, which helps in
identifying and correcting the information that is incorrect or outdated in
the registry. Due to this fact, your system would run faster and
efficiently.
Spam messages have become a curse for everyday users of the Internet. It is
so maddening and irritating to just sort these spam messages and delete them
daily. You definitely have to spend some of your valuable time to just
delete these spams. With the help of Antispam component of Installtion.net
software, you can identify spam easily and can get rid of them.
There is an AntiKeylogger component present in Installtion.net software and
this helps in blocking software activity without the use of signature. There
is an Antidialer component and this helps in restricting uncontrolled
Internet connections.
Got a hell a lot of startup programs in your computer. Take charge of these
startup programs with the help of the Startup Cleaner component. There is a
diagnostic tool present in the Harddisk SmartChecker component and this tool
helps in checking the hard disk and offers 100% secure erasure. You can lock
your USB from unauthorized use by taking advantage of the USB Lock key
component.
Do you have a lot of files stored in your system? Utilize the Folder
protector component and do the following:
a) Password protect
b) Hide files, documents
c) Encrypt files and folders
d) Lock files, folders, drivers, pictures
How many of you know that it is possible to know what software is running on
the background when you are working in the foreground? Only very few know
this fact and you can know this by using the Process Manager component of
Installtion.net software.
Worried that it is not possible to trace out each and every detail that are
happening when you use your system or Internet? Leave your worries behind.
Use the Computer Spy component of Installtion.net software.
How about automatically optimizing your system to improve its performance?
It would be great, rite. Use the System Optimizer component of
Installtion.net software. As the performance of the system is increased, you
can definitely and easily take advantage of this and can tailor-made the
system the way you want it.
Let me summarize the components that are available with Installtion.net
software, which are really helpful to any home user below:
a) Antispyware
b) Antivirus
c) Firewall
d) Backup manager
e) Registry cleaner
f) Spam blocker
g) Anti phishing
h) zero-popups.com
i) Anti keylogger
j) Anti dialer
k) Startup cleaner
l) settings.org
m) Hard disk checker
n) one folder
o) Computer spy
p) Process manager
q) 1-spy.com
r) System Optimizer
Take advantage of these features or components and protect your system from
viruses, computer worms and malicious program or malware.