| f you don't have spam and virus protection | | | | more or less a matter of sticking in a disk and |
| installed on your computer, or you have no idea | | | | following the on-screen prompts. You could try |
| what "spam and virus protection" even means, it's | | | | Sophos. |
| time to protect your system now, before it's too | | | | A spam protection service we tried recently and |
| late. Protecting your system is simple, and anyone | | | | liked is Rozmic. This service, which has a |
| can do it. Most people don't have a clue how to | | | | partnership with amazon, will take care of all of |
| protect themselves so we have written this | | | | your needs so that you don't have to worry, |
| article to help you learn the basics. | | | | since it is a fully hosted and managed system |
| Many people ask what is spam and virus | | | | that deals with spam, email, viruses, and adware. |
| protection? Spam is unsolicited email messages of | | | | is a hosted email protection service. There are, of |
| a promotional nature. You know, the kind of | | | | course, advantages and disadvantages to |
| advertisement junk that litters your inbox and the | | | | managed email services for the SME. We believe |
| internet. Viruses are - like their biological | | | | that utilizing a managed email service is one less |
| counterparts - things that can get into your | | | | thing you have to worry about, so convenience is |
| computer and make it "sick" (for example, erasing | | | | a huge factor. In most cases, a managed email |
| data or making your programs stop working) and | | | | service will have more expensive equipment than |
| can spread to other computers. | | | | an SME could afford, so an SME is getting a more |
| If you don't protect your computer against spam | | | | reliable service that will provide better protection |
| and viruses, you may face losing programs or | | | | for their data. |
| files. Your computer may slow down and not | | | | The next thing you should probably set up is a |
| work well. If you are on a network, the entire | | | | firewall. A firewall is a security feature (imagine a |
| network can become clogged with spam, slowing | | | | tall, barbed-wire fence covered with fire - a good |
| it down or making it non-functional. Most | | | | deterrent!) which will help keep nasty infections |
| frighteningly, your computer might even be | | | | from your computer in the first place. When a |
| damaged or destroyed! | | | | site wants to open a dangerous connection to |
| It is very important to ensure you are protected | | | | your computer, the firewall will prevent it or ask |
| is to get a basic antivirus program. There are | | | | you whether it is acceptable. This will ensure no |
| many programs on the market, so the choice is | | | | dangerous files slip in and cause damage before |
| up to you. Most are easy to use and install - | | | | your antivirus can stop them. |