Security News

I know I go on about security for your PCs, but I'm afraid we're still at the stage in the digital world where eternal vigilance is needed.

It was, therefore, interesting to read an article from Windows Secrets about what we all need to do to be safe on the internet. The piece is at:

http://windowssecrets.com/2009/08/27/02-Security-Baseline-provides-basic-PC-protection

Basically, we all need to:

• use the hardware firewall in the router
• have good firewall and anti-virus software "on guard"
• make sure Windows is kept up-to-date
• use an internet browser that is secure

That message has been consistent for a good few years now, so no real changes. But it is timely to reinforce the message so that we can avoid the nastier consequences of getting malware in our systems.

Be alert. Be safe.