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[...]... affecting your entire computer, possibly requiring you to reinstall your operating system and start from scratch • Slow down your computer Viruses can run in the background, without being seen, and may cause your computer to run extremely slow • Invade your email program Some forms of viruses may wreak even more havoc by spreading themselves to the contacts in your address book Note Not all computer. .. settings and automatic updates that take the guesswork out of PC security The following software applications are included in CA Internet Security Suite 2007: • • • • • CA Anti-Virus 2007 CA Personal Firewall 2007 CA Anti-Spyware 2007 CA Anti-Spam 2007 Blue Coat K9 Web Protection 2007 03_068540 flast.qxp 12/12/06 9:14 PM Page xxi Simple Computer Security 03_068540 flast.qxp 12/12/06 9:14 PM Page xxii 04_068540... unwanted pop-ups, but others can go so far as to threaten the security of your PC and personal information Did you know? The AOL/NCSA report (December 2005) reports that 61% of home users have spyware/adware installed on their PC Spyware can act like a peeping tom or, at worse, a geeky thief For example, it: Can be installed on your PC without your consent Typically, spyware finds its way onto PCs by “piggybacking”... inappropriate for younger PC users Chapter 11: Ensuring Up-to-Date Protection This discusses how to keep your CA Internet Security Suite up-todate with the latest product updates This ensures that you’re properly protected from the latest Internet threats, such as new viruses, spyware, and security holes that are found every day Who Should Read This Book Anyone who uses the Internet, email, or a computer should... Security Suite 2007 CD-ROM Included with This Book CA Internet Security Suite 2007 provides comprehensive active protection against all the online threats discussed in this book to help ensure you and your family have a great online experience 03_068540 flast.qxp 12/12/06 9:14 PM xx Page xx Introduction CA Internet Security Suite 2007 combines easy-to-use, award-winning, business-strength technology... Add Files or Folders to the On-demand Scanner Exclusion List Edit the On-demand Scanner Exclusion List Add Files or Folders to the Real-time Scanner Exclusion List Edit the Real-time Scanner Exclusion List Working with Quarantined Items View Your Quarantined Items Delete Items Restore Items Enable or Disable Automatic Quarantine On-demand Scanning Real-time Scanning Real-time Email Scanning Enable or... affects of the most common computer security problems, it also provides simple solutions so you and your family will have a safe and pleasant online and computing experience The explanations, statistics, and real-world stories in this book ensure that you are informed about the facts when you’re dealing with Internet issues And the included Internet security software and the step-by-step instructions will... Chapter 5: Using the CA Security Center This chapter discusses the CA Security Center, which lets you easily access and use the component products of CA Internet Security Suite—all from a single location Chapter 6: Detecting and Eliminating Viruses This chapter covers the CA Anti-Virus component of CA Internet Security Suite, which protects your personal documents and your PC by detecting and eliminating... central source Internet Here is what Iíve found Spyware! Web Server Figure 1-2 : Depiction of spyware exposing your information • Alters PC settings Some forms of spyware can also wreak havoc by altering computer settings like your web browser home page setting or the placement of your desktop icons This doesn’t do much damage to your PC, but it’s really annoying 05_068540 ch01.qxp 12/12/06 9:15 PM Page... spyware, your Internet habits such as the sites you visit are tracked In addition, however, adware uses that information to produce targeted advertising, such as pop-up ads, on your computer screen • Displays arrays of annoying advertising When infected with adware, you will likely see frequent pop-up ads appear out of nowhere This may even happen every time you open your web browser • Slows down your PC . 9:14 PM Page ii Simple Computer Security Disinfect Your PC CA with Eric Geier and Jim Geier 01_068540 ffirs.qxp 12/12/06 9:14 PM Page iii Simple Computer Security: Disinfect Your PC Published by Wiley. alt="" Simple Computer Security Disinfect Your PC CA with Eric Geier and Jim Geier 01_068540 ffirs.qxp 12/12/06 9:14 PM Page iii 01_068540 ffirs.qxp 12/12/06 9:14 PM Page ii Simple Computer Security 01_068540. Customer Care Department within the U.S. at (800) 76 2-2 974, outside the U.S. at (317) 57 2-3 993 or fax (317) 57 2-4 002. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Available from Publisher Trademarks: