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Broadband and Internet Security
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Broadband Computer Security
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'Always-on' - should I be worried?
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| Many users who currently have a dial-up connection
but wish to switch to broadband are concerned about the 'always-on' aspect.
The phrase, 'always-on' can make potential broadband users nervous about signing
up to a broadband supplier.
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Myth busting!
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| Two myths that have become associated with broadband
are that you are 'permanently' connected to the internet and that you have to
leave your computer turned on all the time. |
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Broadband - am I a target for
hackers?
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| What makes a computer a target for hackers
is poor security, not the type of connection. |
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Firewalls
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| A firewall is essential on today's internet. Every
computer connected to the internet is a target for automated programs which
search for vulnerable computers. This is how the latest types of virus spread:
by independently locating and then infecting vulnerable computers. |
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Antivirus Software
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| With ever more sophisticated viruses and combined
threats, antivirus software is an essential addition to every user's computer.
Equally essential, is keeping the software up to date. This can be as
often as daily updating if necessary, certainly checking for updates several
times a week is a must. |
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Operating System Updates
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| Without a doubt, one of the most important aspects
of computer security is keeping your Operating System up to date.
The majority of users will be using Windows, which requires regular updating,
however, Mac systems also require updating from time to time, particularly with
the discovery of some recent security flaws in Safari.
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