Protecting Yourself Against Spyware Bridgeport CT

If you have a computer, you need to protect it from spyware. In the following article, you'll learn more about computer safety.

Local Companies

Boundless Security Systems, Inc.
203-445-0562 x307
3 Simm Lane, Unit #1F
Newtown, CT
Management Solutions Inc
(203) 261-4400
53 Lounsbury Rd
Bridgeport, CT
Design2Launch
(203) 348-1173
1 Dock St
Stamford, CT
Assetpoint Llc
(203) 894-1041
109 Danbury Rd
Ridgefield, CT
Integrated Financial Systems Inc
(203) 234-8441
24 Washington Ave
North Haven, CT
Perfectsoftware
(203) 852-9100
200 Connecticut Ave Ste 4
Norwalk, CT
Paradigm Design Associates
(860) 510-0750
163 Ferry Rd
Old Saybrook, CT
Realdata Inc
(203) 255-2732
657 Mill Hill Rd
Fairfield, CT
Restar Inc
(860) 657-3099
160 Oak St Ste 104
Glastonbury, CT
Pm Technical Services
(203) 445-1426
Trumbull, CT

No computer user is 100% safe from spyware, however it is primarily a concern for users of Microsoft Windows operating systems. The safest bet to avoid being a victim of spyware is to use an alternative operating system like Linux or Mac OS X, however if you are unable or unwilling to leave Windows, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself.

Ditch Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer contains a technology called ActiveX that allows malicious web sites to install software on the browser's computer without the user's consent, this ability has been a boon for spyware writers and distributors. Alternative browsers include Firefox and Opera.

Ditch Outlook Express

Outlook express contains several security vulnerabilities spyware distributors use to infect computers. Instead of Outlook express you can use an online email system like GMail or Yahoo mail, or install an alternate email client like Thunderbird.

Install Anti-Spyware Software

There are some tools that will scan your computer and detect and remove spyware. Some of the most popular ones include Spybot-Search and Destroy and Ad-Aware.

Install a Firewall

Hardware firewalls can be obtained for a reasonable price these days, most routers (both wired and wireless) provide firewalls in addition to their primary purpose of allowing multiple computers to share broadband internet connection. Software firewalls can be installed on Windows computers as well.

Conclusion

While nobody is completely safe from spyware, by taking these simple measures the risk of getting infected are greatly reduced.

About the Author:

David Heffelfinger is a software engineer with over 10 years of experience developing enterprise software applications. He is editor in chief of Ensode.net, a technology web site providing information about Java, Linux and other technology topics. He can be contacted via email at dheffelfinger@ensode.net.


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Boundless Security Systems, Inc.

203-445-0562 x307
3 Simm Lane, Unit #1F
Newtown, CT
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