how to protect your computer from viruses, worms, trojans
If you are using Windows operating system (OS), always keep your windows up-to-date and install the latest service pack. If you are using Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Service Pack (SP3) or later, or Windows Millenium Edition (Me), Automatic Updates delivers updates to your computer automatically, so that’s the easiest and most reliable way to make sure that you get new security and other high-priority updates as soon as they become available. If you use Windows 2000 SP2 or earlier, Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT Workstation 4 you can go to Windows Update for the latest security updates.
Always download the latest antispyware and antivirus updates, and then scan your computer right away. Use a firewall and keep your operating system updated with the latest security updates, and use both antivirus and antispyware programs. The newer version of security software called internet security suite contains firewall, antivirus and antispyware: 3-in-1. Examples: Trend Micro Internet Security, AVG Internet Security, kaspersky internet security, Panda internet security.
