Firefox 2.0 : Internet Browser

Firefox 2.0 has been released and with it comes many enhancements and improvements. Firefox has improved upon its pop-up blocking capabilities as well as implemented security features like protection from phisher-sites. (Phisher-sites are websites that try to trick you into giving out personal information whether it be a username and password or your social and credit card numbers). Firefox is a great web browser and I always encourage my clients use it. It is my first line of defense against unwanted spyware, pop-ups, and viruses.

Spybot Search & Destroy : Spyware / Adware Removal Tool

Safer-Networking.org brings us this wonderful spyware removal tool. Once installed, this tool can be used to prevent spyware from being installed, as well as secure important files to prevent virus intrusions as well as spyware and pop-up software. By clicking the link above you will be taken to a download page for the software. Follow these instructions to learn more about this great tool as well as how to properly use it to secure your system.

BitDefender AntiVirus Software

BitDefender is one of the greatest anti virus software packages on the market today. If you are looking for an anti-virus product, look no further. Visit their website by clicking the logo above.

If you believe you are already infected by a virus, BitDefender has a free online scan for you to quickly remove a virus from your system. To scan your system, simply click on the button. (Works only in internet explorer)

Also, if your current anti virus software has identified a virus on your computer, but it unable to remove it. You can use one of the many free removal tools that BitDefender has published on their free removal tools page.

OpenDNS is free a service which requires no software. OpenDNS works at the network level to protect your computer from known phisher sites (sites which attempt to steal your passwords, social security information, credit card information, or usernames and passwords to websites like ebay or paypal). To read about the different ways they can protect you. Please click here. Once you've read it over, and you would like to put their service to use you can click on the button and it will give you a helpful guide to follow. If you get confused at any point along the way, feel free to ask me for some help. I can always walk you through it. I encourage all of my clients to use this free service as it is one more way to help prevent viruses, spyware, and other malware from attacking your computer. One of the nice features I enjoy about their service is the auto correction of spelling errors in domain names. For example, if you type .og instead of .org it knows to take you to the website ending in .org same goes for .cmo (.com) and other common spelling errors.