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Virtual Integrity
consolidation is commonplace and some excellent companies
change their names when bought, look for a track record of
success with products that are on at least the second or third
release (versions 2.1 and higher).
D. Free is good, but it isn’t always the right choice. There are
many free offers, but make sure you know whom you’re deal
ing with. Is the company reputable? Is the software updated
regularly? Can you call for help (on weekends too)?
As the FTC outlines, the minimum two steps that everyone should
take for their personal computers are:
• Use anti-virus and anti-spyware software, as well as a firewall,
and update them all regularly.
• Make sure your operating system and Web browser are set up
properly, and update them regularly.10
Several companies, like McAfee and Symantec (Norton), offer
bundled security packages that combine a wide range of security
functions in one solution. For example, Norton Internet Security
offers: Spyware protection, Antivirus, Two-Way Firewall, Advanced
Phishing Protection, Intrusion Prevention, and Rootkit Detection.11
(In February 2008, Antispam and Parental Controls were available
add-on packs for Norton Internet Security.)
In general, most families understand the importance of antivirus
(AV) software, because they can go to their local computer elec
tronics store, or even Wal-Mart, and easily purchase this software.
Many people buy this Internet protection as a package deal with
their tax preparation software in the January-April timeframe each
year. In addition, AV initially comes free with most computers,
and the AV vendors will prompt you to renew your subscription
automatically—typically after a year.
If you have a more advanced network set up at home with high
speed Internet (broadband) and multiple computers that are net
worked together, you will probably want to choose an In te rne t
filtering router with commercial filtering, rather than software on
each computer, especially if you don ’t have filtered Internet service
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