What is recommended for online security on a home computer?
A. The first and most important step to take is to ensure your computer and all of the data stored in it is protected from malicious viruses and worms. To do this, you must have antivirus software installed on your PC. Additionally, the antivirus product must be kept updated with the most recent virus signature files to ensure protection against the latest creations from cyber-vandals. Countless new viruses are launched every month. The worst can spread around the globe in minutes. Installing firewall protection is the second most important step to take in securing your PC. Without a firewall, your computer is operating under an open door policy. Personal information, passwords, documents and photos that you don’t want to share with the world are all at risk to anyone with bad intentions and basic computer skills. Hundreds of web sites provide simple tools for hackers to find, get in and take what they want from your PC, some even leave open a “back door” so they can turn your computer
