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For numerous reasons. With the number and nature of viruses out there, they can do anything from simply gumming up your computers operations to forcing you to delete everything and reload your operating system from the ground up [been there; done that]. Some can even cause physical damage forcing you to buy new hardware. But nowadays, that is just the tip of the iceberg - a good many viruses are content to use your system to send SPAM emails to your friends or force your browser to open websites you never wanted to see but others can program your computer to collect and secretly send information to hackers and organizations (including passwords and personal information), secretly intercept your website requests and redirect you to fake ones designed to trick you into giving critical personal info to thieves, or even install software to let hackers remotely control your computer and go through all the files on your computer at their leisure. There really isn't much viruses can't do.
Simply put, computer security is extremely important. It's worth doing your research and finding a good security program that will protect your system on several levels. Another simple thing you can do is NEVER surf the web using a user that has administrative authority. Set up a "power user" for your Surfing and only "administrative" authority when downloading needed updates and programs FROM KNOWN SAFE SOURCES. This protects your computer because only 'administrators' can install programs that will affect your computer permanently. Power users can download songs and pictures and such, but they can't install programs. If you don't understand what that means, that's okay, just go talk with your favorite geek or make an appointment with a local computer repair service and have them help you set it up and explain how to use it. And look into a good computer security suite.
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What is better, wireless cameras, or webcams?
You would want to purchase a web camera if you want to use it for your home security system. Otherwise, a webcam would be better if you want something to use on your computer for socializing.
Is the computer security vulnerability at risk?
"Yes, all computer security are vulnerable to risks like the Trojan and other computer viruses or spams. If you want to protect your computer, you need to buy antivirus soft-wares."
Why would a business need to install network security hardware to their computer systems?
There are a wide variety of reasons why a company would want to install network security hardware to their computers. One such reason would be to prevent access to payroll information or company secrets.
How often do you run computer network security?
If a computer system is operating then it should be utilizing network security. So the answer would be all the time.
Which recommended programs would diagnose and remove a computer virus?
There are many programs that diagnose and remove computer viruses, such programs would be AVG Security, Avast Internet Security, Panda Internet Security and Norton Antivirus.
Why do computer viruses affect computers?
A virus can be sneaky and mostly the reason why a virus hacks your computer is because they want you to buy their product .About 4 months ago i had a computer virus on my computer called security tool it wanted me to buy there security .Another reason why is because they just want to annoy you or just damage your computer.
What type of security would you use on a computer?
I am using Norton security.It is one of the worlds top security programs.
You want to uninstall Panda security from your computer but it keep staying how to get rid of it?
go to add and remove programs and find panda security and click remove
The nature of computer produced by a computer?
yes it is why would you want the answer
How do you bypass norton security?
If it's on your own computer and you don't want it any more - just uninstall it !
Do you have to buy computer security?
Computer Security is a necessary part of owning a computer. If you are surfing the internet, unfortunately, there will be some malicious content on there. Without some degree of Internet and/or Computer Security, your computer is at risk of infection, and the potential of Identity Theft is quite high. Personally, I would recommend McAfee or Kaspersky - both very good Computer Security suites. If you combine Zone Alarm with AVG (Or Avast), you get free protection from hackers and viruses.
How could you get a family member social security number?
why would you want a familys social security number?
