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The Internet can be a dangerous place.
In nearly every way, the 'Net is a great thing, but it does have a dark side. We wander a web of potential dangers when we plug the end of a network cable into our computer or sit down to a latte and wander the web on the coffee shop's free WIFI.
There are only two ways to be on the 'Net: Safe or Sorry. It's up to you to protect yourself. Fortunately, the security tools you need are available on the 'Net. (Some for FREE!)
Safe surfers use antivirus software, antispyware, firewalls and digitial skepticism (the thing only you can provide for yourself). WildWickedWeb.com offers all you need to know about these four types of protection to make sure you're protected on the wild, wicked web.
WildWickedWeb.com was created with one purpose in mind: to tell you about security software and resources you can use to protect yourself while surfing the 'Net.
"Remember ... it's a Wild, Wicked WebSM!"
What Does It Take to Protect Your Computer?
Fortunately, many of the tools required to protect yourself online are available for free. Most of the free software tools are actually fully-working lite versions of professional software tools. So what does it take to protect yourself online? These help:
1. Antivirus Software
2. Anti-Spyware
3. Firewalls
4. Rootkit Protection
5. Security Software
6. And a very healthy dose of Digital Skepticism
Links to Other Security Web Sites
There are computer security experts who provide information on their own web sites about online security. Security software companies also provide online information. Visit these sites to learn more than you knew there was to know about computer security!
SANS Internet Storm Center
Talisker Computer Network Defense Operational Picture
ShadowServer.org
Websense Security Labs
Security Fix
Anti-Phishing Working Group
F-Secure
McAfee
Sophos
Symantec
Trend Micro
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