iLawStudent.com

December 19, 2008

Spyware and Viruses on Your Computer

Filed under: Law School Living — Kris @ 8:20 am

If you’re on the Internet, then your data has a chance of being stolen.  Spyware and virus protection does help protect your computer, but security suites are not a perfect solution.  Think of it as you have an added layer of protection on your house.  Whereas before you only had a door, now the door is locked and you have an alarm.  However, determined intruders can still access your computer if they really want to.  Of course, what they are after is your credit card numbers and personal data.  You cannot absolutely, positively prevent this from happening, but there are a few measures you can take to lower your risk.

1. Buy a good anti-virus security suite and scan your computer daily.  I did have McAffee but my computer was slowing down and I don’t think McAffee was filtering as much as it should have.  Now, I have Trend Micro which seems to be helping more than McAfee.

2. Avoid buying items at foreign or amateur looking websites.  If you do decide you want to buy from them, search and see if there are any complaints against them.

3. Log out and close your browser immediately after logging on to your bank website.

4. Use more complex websites and change them frequently (about once a month).

5. Don’t download .exe files if you are not sure what they are.

I implore you to take all measures to ensure your computer’s safety and health.  Even if information is not stolen, malware can still hinder your computer, costing you valuable time.  Also, remember that information is stolen everyday and it can happen to you.

Here are my last two workouts.

Thursday, December 18 7:00 pm

20 minutes treadmill 2.05 miles

3×12 bench press 155 lbs

3×10 cross cable shoulder flies 12.5 lb plates

3×12 flat tricep extensions (skull crushers) 47 lbs w/ 3×12 chest press divided after each set

3×10 chest-shoulder crossbody swing 25 lbs

3×10 tricep rope pulldowns plate 8

3×12 dumbell shoulder press 35 lbs

3×10 incline dumbell press 50 lbs

Wednesday, December 17, 8:00 pm

20 minutes treadmill 2.41 miles

3×12 leg extension plate 10

3×10 hamstring curls 50 lbs plate

3×20 calf raises 90 lbs

3×10 squat thrusts w/ 25 lb dumbell

2×12 leg press plate 16

20 short springs (approx 40 yards)

Older Posts »

Powered by WordPress