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1 Computer Essentials by Mark White

2 Computer Essentials Firewalls Anti-Virus Software Spyware Adware

3 Firewalls: How it works Barrier between you and the world Keeps the bad guys out!

4 Firewalls Hardware Routers Servers Software Zone Alarm Symantec Firewall MS Interconnection Firewall

5 Anti-Virus Software Protects you system against: Viruses Trojans Worms Over 150 new viruses each month 13 Aug 05 – 70,441 (Norton)

6 Anti-Virus Software Norton Anti-Virus (Free to Military) McAfee PC-Cillin AVG Panda

7 Spyware/Adware Spyware/Adware = Malware Snoop on your browsing habits Sends pop-up ads Slow downs the computer Causes it to crash Record your credit card number

8 Spyware Software Spybot Search & Destroy XoftSpy NoAdware Spyware Eliminator Pal Spyware Remover Spyware C.O.P. Ad Aware Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta)

9 Spyare: What to look for Free Scan Free Updates Site Comments Ease of Use Satisfaction

10 Computer Essentials Questions?

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