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I have just been reading on the BBC website that Microsoft have successfully managed to shut down a large number of domains that send out spam e-mail messages. The e-mails are often sent out from computers that have been infected by a virus or trojan and they believe that 10% of all computers on the Internet have been compromised. The only way to stop this is to make sure that you have realiable anti-virus and internet security software installed and updated on your computer or laptop. You can of course use free anti-virus software from companies such as Avira – http://www.free-av.com or pay for internet security software. 

What is the difference between anti-virus and internet security software? well anti-virus software does what is says on the box, it helps protect your computer from viruses – however the internet has many other threats and dangers and this is where a suit of software is helpful, that is what internet security software is, a combination of software and systems that protect your computer and your data. If you have ever purchased anything over the internet you will have entered your credit card or bank details, trojans and other security threats can capture this information and send it to others who could or will exploit it. In my opinion it is essential to have internet security software on your computer before you do anything.