A
Non-Profit Computer Club SInce 1983
not affiliated with any company
Computer Protection
As many of you know, computers are very prone to attack by viruses, trojans and spyware. The Barrie Users Group tries to help its members by keeping up to date on these threats to your hardware, software and, more importantly, your data. Data and information security is critical to protect your identity and your money.
The following links and information should help you protect your computer.
Microsoft® Windows AntiSpyware Please check your version to ensure you have the most recent (1.0.701). The previous version expires on July 31, 2006. To check the version select the "About Microsoft Antispyware" under "HELP". The screen below will pop up, showing you the version number. Follow the link above to install the update.
|
|
| Microsoft® Windows AntiSpyware Windows
AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect
Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed. This helps
reduce negative effects caused by spyware including slow PC performance,
annoying pop-up ads, unwanted changes to Internet settings, and
unauthorized use of your private information. Continuous protection
improves Internet browsing safety by guarding over 50 ways spyware
can enter your PC. |
This site provides many tools that will help you keep your system safe. |
| After 5 years and millions of free downloads, GRISOFT is pleased to announce the upgrade of the popular AVG Free Edition. Individual home computer users with the NEW version of AVG Free Edition will now benefit from some of the significant improvements drawn from the AVG Professional Editions. |
Ad-aware is a free multi spyware removal utility, that scans your memory, registry and hard drives for known spyware components and lets you remove them safely. |
|
Protect yourself by using a fake name and email |
|
If members have good links or ideas on keeping your computer safe please forward them to us.
