For more information on computer security visit some of the sites included below.
Popular sources for anti-virus protection software are:
McAfee
Symantec (Norton)
Sophos
Common commercial examples can be obtained from:
Symantec (Norton)
McAfee
Sophos
Programs that detect and offer you the choice to delete any spyware that might already be on your PC can be obtained from:
Lavasoft's Ad-aware
PepiMK's Spybot Search & Destroy
If you are more familiar with the internet and have the necessary technical skills, you can also download and install free versions of these types of security software from the Internet.
For example a search on Google for "free anti-virus", "free firewall", "free anti-spam" or "free anti-spyware" will provide links to popular programs, and related articles.
On 27 October 2005, HSBC launched 'Get Safe Online' in the UK in conjunction with the UK Government, Dell, eBay, Lloyds TSB, MessageLabs, Microsoft, the National High-Tech Crime Unit, securetrading, Yell.com and British Telecom. 'Get Safe Online' is a website that helps individuals and small businesses protect themselves against Internet threats, such as viruses, spam, spyware and online fraud.
Get Safe Online
This UK website offers some useful information about safe online banking:
Bank Safe Online
FraudWatch International is an Australian website that aims to educate consumers about internet fraud and indentity theft:
FraudWatch International
