Protect Yourself from Internet Attacks


To protect your computer from Internet attacks such as viruses or programs that can steal your personal information, Dell recommends that you have firewall and antivirus software installed and running. You may want to consider purchasing one of the following security programs…

McAfee® SecurityCenter™
Norton® Internet Security
Trend Micro™ PC-Cillin™ Internet Security

Protect Yourself from Spyware


Spyware is software that gathers personal information from your computer, usually for advertisement purposes. Spyware can transmit that information to a third party across the Internet. Spyware can also cause…

Slow computer
Pop-up windows
Internet connection problems
Other computer problems
Spyware programs can hide inside other programs. Once the host program is installed, the spyware is installed as well. Make sure your computer has an anti-spyware program. If your computer does not have an anti-spyware program, you can purchase an anti-spyware program here

 Scan for spyware at least once per week.