Keeping your computer secure!

[Richard]

Account security is something often overlooked, so I have compiled a few things which you should have.

Anti Virus
AVG (http://www.grisoft.com) is a free anti virus tool which scans and removes all viruses and other harmful threats.

Easy-to-use anti virus tool which scans and removes viruses and other harmful threats.

• Real-time antivirus protection of files and e-mails
• Maximum security — recent certifications include VB100%, ICSA, and West Coast Labs Checkmark
• Regular and automatic database and program updates

Firewall
Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com) is a free firewall which stops hackers from getting into your PC.

Easy-to-use firewall blocks hackers and other unknown threats.

• Systematically identifies hackers and blocks access attempts
• Automatically makes your computer invisible to anyone on the Internet

Anti Spyware
Ad Aware (http://www.lavasoft.com) is a free anti spyware tool which scans and removes most spyware off your computer.

Easy-to-use anti spyware tool which scans and removes spyware, trojans, keyloggers and more.

• User-controlled spyware removal
• Extensive Lavasoft Detection Database
• ADS scan
• Blocks browser hijackers

Tip: Don't download or open any files you find suspicious or files which you don't know the content of.

[1-2 Punch]

I'd have to go against your recommendation of AVG... It's full of False-Positives.

[Richard]

I don't use it myself, I pay for Anti-virus software. But that information is on there site, and I know alot of people use it.

[Itsuki]

You should also add to use a On-Screen Keyboard whenever logging in to anything incase you do get a keylogger. :P