PC Security Software
What Features To Look For In Free Downloadable PC Security
Software
Computer security software is readily available for free
over the internet. While major corporations still produce
extensive security software packages that are marketed for
consumer purchase, they still release smaller versions that
can be downloaded for free. When shopping for a free
security software package, try to find ones that have as
many of the following features as possible:
Personal Firewalls - these are geared towards blocking
active attempts by other terminals to access your computer
over the internet. When looking for a free firewall, find
one that has an easy user interface. This is because
firewall settings are a major determinant in the extent of
security they provide, so the interface should allow you to
easily adjust these settings to suit your needs.
Anti virus - anti virus software ideally should not only be
able to detect and block incoming viruses, but should be
able to detect existent viruses that are already in your
system and clean them out. Since there are new viruses
constantly being made, as well as thousands of existing
known viruses, the best thing to look for in a virus
software is an extensive database of viruses it can deal
with, as well as constant updates on the latest viruses
discovered.
Adware and Pop Up Blockers - these are specialized programs
similar to firewalls whose primary purpose is to keep ads,
spam, and annoying pop ups from flooding your screen when
you're accessing the internet. While not necessarily
harmful, the sheer volume of these can, if unrestricted by a
blocker, bog your computer speed down drastically.
Anti Spyware - spyware is a form of virus that you should
definitely consider protecting yourself against. While not a
classic self-replicating and destructive virus per se,
spyware actually inserts itself into your system and allows
a hacker on a remote terminal to access your personal
information This can range from simply monitoring and
viewing your information and activities, to actually
controlling your computer's functions. Spyware protection
programs ideally should be able to not only block intrusion
attempts, but to detect active spyware that manages to sneak
in your system, and cut off its access.
Anti Trojan Programs - Trojan viruses are special viruses
that are usually disguised as a different program. For
example, a trojan virus may appear to be a harmless game or
a music file that you can download. Anti Trojan Programs
scan all files that you attempt to download off the internet
to make sure they are secure. Like regular anti virus
programs, make sure the anti trojan program you select has a
good coverage of known trojans.
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