Here is a list of answers to questions we are often asked. Please note that all links here are provided for informational purposes. The inclusion of a link on this page does not constitute an endorsement of any product by ITNT Soultions, Inc. unless explicitly stated.
What is a firewall?
Do I need a firewall?
Who's going to attack me??
What are Spyware and AdWare?
How do I know if adware or spyware is installed on my system?
How do I get rid of adware and spyware?
What is a Computer Virus?
How do I know if My computer is infected by a virus?
How do I get rid a virus?
Is installing a software package sufficient to protect me in the future?
What is a firewall?
A firewall is software that controls the data that flows between two networks. Sometimes firewalls run on their own special computers, and other times the software runs on a traditional computer. Many people have done great jobs describing firewalls, for instance:
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Do I need a firewall?
Here is a quick Firewall Needs Assessment. If you agree with any of the statements below, you need a firewall.
- I want my computer(s) to run predictably.
- I have some data on my computer that I do not want to loose, and I want to know that the information has not been changed without my knowledge.
- I have data stored on my computer that I do not want exposed to strangers. (If you have entered a credit card number into a web page at some time, there is a good chance it was saved at least momentarily on your hard drive, and it is still there.)
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Who's going to attack me?
Most attacks do not target a specific computer. It is a common strategy to look effectively randomly at computers connected to the Internet, and try to comunicate with them, put files on them, pull information from them, etc.
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What are Spyware and AdWare?
Spyware and Adware are terms for a class of software that has the intent of tracking your computer usage, and either reporting it (spyware,) or selecting and presenting advertisments based on that information (adware.)
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How do I know if adware or spyware is installed on my system?
Common symptoms of adware and spyware are slow system response, and a proliferation of windows appearing even when you have not clicked a hyperlink on a web page. As it's name implies, spyware often exhibits no sings that is is operating. Running software designed to detect it may be the only way to find it.
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How do I get rid of adware and spyware?
There are several products available that can remove these malicious programs from you computer, and protect you from their installation in the future.
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What is a Computer Virus?
A computer virus is a piece of software developed primarily to compromise a computer resource. A virus installs itself without the user's permission or knowledge. A computer virus does not have to be malicious, but most are. For a more in-depth description of viruses and now they affect you, check out these links:
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How do I know if My computer is infected by a virus?
Many viruses do not exhibit any symptoms. Others make you system "act funny." The only way to tell for sure is to use software designed to check for an infection.
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How do I get rid a virus?
There are several products available that can remove these malicious programs from you computer, and protect you from their installation in the future.
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Is installing a software package sufficient to protect me in the future?
The creators of malicious software are prolific and tenaciuos. Most packages that protect you have facilities to get updates to protect you from the newest threts. It is imperative that you update you package often.
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