Dallas Wired Sercurity Services are affordable solutions for preventing network security breaches, and denying delivery of SPAM and computer viruses.
Our technical staff continually monitor the constantly changing Internet threat arena, and can give you advice on the most suitable way ensure your network is secure and safe from attack.
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Spyware & Adware Removal |
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Virus & Worm Removal |
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Identity-Stealing Trojan Removal |
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Registry Cleanup for Faster Boot-up Times |
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De-Fragmentation of Your Hard Drive for Quicker access |
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Clear Out Excess Temporary Files from Internet Surfing |
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Clean Out Dust and Grime Buildup |
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Test All Hardware Devices (CD-ROM, Sound, etc.) |
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Update Windows with the latest Security patches |
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Update Your Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall and other security programs |
SPAM BLOCKING & FILTERING
With almost half of all emails being reported as unsolicited, spam tops the list of the most bothersome Internet irritations. Although most spam mail originate with advertisers looking to push their products, some are much more malicious in their intent; identity theft via spam emails has become a major and growing concern.
VIRUSES, TROJANS, WORMS
Computer Viruses are designed to damage data stored on a computer system or network. The affected data may include documents, photographs, applications or worst of all system files that are vital to the proper operation of the computer system.
Most Trojans are 'key-logger' programmes that record every key press on your keyboard and store them in a log file, which is then covertly e-mailed to the person who sent the Trojan every time you access the Internet. Everything you type; e-mails, letters, credit card numbers, passwords, phone numbers etc. are all logged and received by the hacker, your privacy is completely compromised!
Worms have the ability to replicate themselves, and generally do not require human interactivity to do so. They may be designed to e-mail themselves to other computers. E-mail Worms that have the ability to replicate and e-mail themselves to many people simultaneously have resulted in the crashing of e-mail severs in the past due to the excessive strain of all the traffic!
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Where security is concerned, an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. He we offer some tips on avoiding common malicious computer infections
SPAM STOPPERS
As your first line of defense, consider using an Internet service provider (ISP) or an email service that includes virus and spam filtering. An increasing number of ISPs and email services are offering these services to their customers.
SOFTWARE UPDATES
Keep your computer up-to-date to jhelp diminish the possibility that a threat can get into your computer without your knowledge. Periodically check windows update for necessary security updates, and be sure to keep your virus scanner up-to-date as well. Many newer virus scanners are starting to pick up on other forms of internet security risks as well as viruses.
FIREWALL & ANTI-MALWARE
Use a firewall to block malware that could otherwise scan your computer for vulnerabilities and try to break in at a weak point. The only way to make a home computer 100% secure is to turn it off or disconnect it from the Internet. The real issue is how to make one as secure as possible when it IS connected. At a minimum, home computers need to have personal firewall and anti-malware software installed and up-to-date to find and remove viruses, spyware, trojans and other malware. A home network that uses a wired or wireless router with firewall features provides additional protection.
NON-REPUTABLE WEBSITES
One of the best ways to avoid dangerous forms of spyware is to stay away from websites who provide services which are less than reputable. Such websites include those that provide hacking tools, passwords to subscription websites, and sites that promote generally illegal activities.
PHONY WEBSITES
Sometimes websites are designed to ‘look like’ other websites that people may want to visit. An example would be a site that has a URL similar to the real website’s address. Someone could purchase a site name such as www.google.org, and trick users into thinking they are at the real Google website. In this case, you could think the software you're being asked to install is genuine.
SEARCH ENGINES
A small portion of search engines are associated with marketing companies, and are more likely to lead you to sites with spyware content. Usually, these search engines will show you results linking to other search engines’ results, and are thus not very helpful to use. Be careful of using these types of search sites.
Feel free to contact us for expert advice on how to keep your computers safe from malicious security attacks. |
