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Posted on 28 Jul 2004 at 17:20

Finally, keep up to date with Windows updates and install a firewall. Standalone firewall boxes, such as those made by SonicWALL, are ideal and less vulnerable to attacks than personal firewalls.

However, installing the free ZoneAlarm program is much better than not bothering with a firewall at all. Market-leading products include the aforementioned ZoneAlarm, ISS BlackICE PC Protection, Sygate Personal Firewall Pro 5.5 and FSecure Internet Security 2004, which includes a top-class anti-virus package alongside a solid firewall. And Zone Labs has just joined the all-in-one brigade too, with its A-Listed ZoneAlarm Security Suite.

With competent security measures, and the knowledge that you can recover from a breach should it happen, there's no need to live in fear of viruses again.

Author: Simon Edwards