Internet Security 101 contains Internet security and privacy software, tools, tutorials, how-to articles, and tips to guard you from Internet security and privacy threats & scams, which could ultimately lead you to becoming a victim of identity theft, one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada and the USA.

Why should I be concerned about Internet security and privacy issues, you ask? Malicious software, such as spyware, computer viruses, keyloggers, Remote Access Trojans (the most common type of Trojan Horse), and other malware could be more than a mere annoyance.  It could in fact lead you to become a victim of identity theft, one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada and the USA.

Consumer Reports says that home users connected to the Internet have an one in three chance of suffering financial loss, computer damage, or both because of spyware or a computer virus that sneaks onto their computer. 
 

• How To Detect & Remove Malware - Think your computer might be infected with a Trojan horse, virus, keylogger, or other malicious  software?  I know this can be a really scary feeling, giving you that heart dropping to the bottom of the stomach feeling.  Don't despair just yet.  Let me guide you how to detect and remove malware.

• How To Delete Your Hard Drive - Recycling, selling, or giving away your computer?  Contrary to popular belief, formatting your hard drive does not permanently delete your hard drive data.  This could lead you to becoming a victim of identity theft.  Learn how to permanently delete your hard drive. 
• Keylogger Prevention Tips - Keystroke loggers are inreasingly more common and a very real threat to your Internet security and privacy.  You just don't have to worry about jealous spouses and employers to install a keystroke logger on your hard drive.  Crooks use keyloggers to steal your identity.  Fortunately, there are some basic steps you can take to prevent having a keylogger installed on your computer.
• How To Speed Up A Slow Computer - There very well may be some simple reasons why your computer is running so slow.  Some of these reasons, such as spyware and viruses can be more than just a mere annoyance.  Learn how to speed up your computer, at the same time increasing its performance, speed, and Internet security.
• How To Secure Your Wireless Network -  It is crucial that you secure your WiFi Network.  Otherwise, anyone with range of your router could have full access to your Network.  You'll be glad to know that there are some basic steps you can take to secure your wireless Network. 
• Trojan Horse Prevention Info & Tips - Free anti-Trojan information, tools, tips and software to protect your computer from being infected with a Trojan Horse.  A Remote Access Trojan allows a hacker to take full control of the users computer.  How scary is that!?!
• Free Internet Security Software - It is essential you have Internet security software installed on your computer, to protect it from Internet security and privacy threats.  Fortunately, there is free Internet security software available for download online.

Prevention is indeed the key to protecting yourself against Internet security and privacy threats.  When it comes to Internet security and privacy an ounce of prevention is indeed worth a pound of cure.