Internet security is a broad subject that covers many vital areas. The first area to address deals with properly protecting your computer against people with malicious intent, who wish to exploit your computer and/or compromise your data. To prevent this, you need to protect your computer against three primary vectors or holes through which theses vandals and thieves gain access to unsecured computers. One of our trained security experts would be happy to discuss all three vectors with you and help properly protect your computer. Call us or fill out our inquiry form, and we will contact you to discuss your concerns. For more information on viruses and spyware, please visit our Virus & Spyware page. Another important area of Internet security involves your wireless router. You should always change the default password that comes set on the router when it is purchased. Likewise, enabling encryption like WEP or WPA to prevent others from leeching onto your broadband connection and using up your bandwidth is also very important. With encryption, unauthorized users can't utilize your pipeline to the Internet. We can help you properly secure your router and Internet access. A few separate security issues deal with spam and phishing. Spam is unsolicited sales advertisements that arrive in your email and can bog down your email account with hundreds of junk emails. Opening and deleting this junk email can be very time consuming. Usually, your ISP will charge a fee to provide the service of spam filtering. If you ISP doesn't offer this service, software spam filters can be purchased from MCW, to help mitigate your spam problem. Phishing is also unsolicited email, but instead of trying to sell you something they pretend to be a company you may do business with who has "lost" your personal information. In the email, they request information (banking numbers, credit card info, passwords, social security information, etc.) in order for them to continue providing their "service". In reality, these phishing emails are from thieves, attempting to get you to give them your confidential information. Never give your confidential information via an email. Always call the company if you are suspicious and talk to a representative in person. Use common sense when responding to any email that asks for your confidential or personal information! Many parents and employers want the ability to monitor usage and/or prevent access to inappropriate websites by their children or employees. Madison Computer Works has products available and will be happy to set you up with the best product for your needs. Fill out our form and let us know what security needs you have, and we'll help you to secure your Internet access. For all of your Internet security needs, come to Madison Computer Works. We have the experience, professionalism, and friendly staff, to make your Internet access safe, secure, and worry-free. |
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