Internet Retail Security Concerns

• What is computer security?

Computer security is the process of preventing and detecting unauthorized use of your computer. Prevention measures help you to stop unauthroized users (known as "intruders") from accessing any part of your computer system.

• Why is computer security important?

We use computers for everything from banking and investing to shopping and communicating with others through email or chat programs. Communication may not be considered as "top secret" but you would not want strangers reading your email, using your computer to attack other systems, sending forged email from your computer or any similar activities.

7 Security tips:

1. Use anti-virus software
2. Be wary of e-mail attachments
3. Install a firewall on your computer
4. Protect your passwords
5. Update security patches for your operating system and web browser
6. Back up your data
7. Log offline when you are done for the day

For a detailed explanation for each of these security tips see the link below:
http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/79secure.htm

Below we have recommended five of the top anti-virus software's currently on the market to aid in the security (protection) measures for your computer and/or laptop:

• Top 5 Anti-Virus computer softwares

1. ***** AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition

This program is not only free of charge, but it also has more features than some paid for products.

2. **** PC Tools AntiVirus 2.0.1
This program protects your computer for a small price of £19.95 and comes highly recommended.

3. **** Titanium Antivirus 2005
This ant-virus program has a clean and friendly interface, making it easy to use for a bit more at £30.

4. **** McAfee VirusScan 2006
This software is on the market for £39.99 and comes with an updated feature to combat the latest internet threats.

5. **** AOL Active Virus Shield
AOL may be a surprising name to find in an anti-virus tool, but its Active Virus Shield software is a solid performer in tests and is currently free on the market.

As recommended by WebUser (UK's best selling Internet magazine).