The Best Things In Life Are Free (Software)

by Lina M. Maini

This week's Bulletin comes from our IT head, Jonathan Caspian; a timely update regarding computer virus software.

Most firms have fairly good firewalls in place but that protection generally does not extend to individual laptops, home PCs, smart phones...

This week's Bulletin is a short and sweet list of free security app tips for those can't-do-without gadgets:

Tip 1 (For Windows users, any version):
Free Malicious Software Removal Tool from Microsoft. This software, which should be run once a month (at least) whether you think your computer has been infected or not, scans your computer and removes the most popular and pernicious viruses and malicious software. This software is free from Microsoft:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

Note: FOR THE FREE VERSIONS OF THE FOLLOWING TWO APPS, GO TO DOWNLOAD.COM. (dl.com also has many other tools, software, patches... that you can download for free and with very accurate editor and reader reviews. CNET tested.)

Tip 2 (Spyware Removal)
SPYBOT. For immediate removal of those pesky cookies, spyware and malware, Spybot is the best in the business. The computer security industry gives Spybot high points for ease of use, efficiency, effectiveness and it constantly updates itself for new hacker threats.

Tip 3 (All around firewall, virus protection)
AVG. There is no better security monitor and virus removal software. Again, it's free.

All three of these protection softwares will offer a report at the end of a session (which you can program on an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis).

BNI Operatives: Street smart: web savvy.

Stay safe.