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Avoiding spyware when browsing online
Pt. 3 of 5 | 2:30 |
Wednesday August 26, 2009
Dealing with Spyware
Wednesday August 26, 2009
For
spyware
that's installed via the Web your first defense is your Web browser. By changing some basic settings you canprevent some spyware
. There are also add-ons and extensions that specificallydeal with spyware and malware
, but you need to be aware of what you're installing. The first and best line of defense is to up your browser's built-in security settings. Sure, it means a few more dialog boxes but it also makes for asafe browsing
experience.Download this episode now
Quicktime Show Notes
- In Firefox click on Tools and then on Options.
- Under Options click on the Security tab.
- On the Security tab check the boxes that say:
- When you're done click OK.
- In Internet Explorer click on Tools and then on Internet Options.
- On the Security tab you can
- If you wish you can also create a custom security level.
- On the Privacy tab you can also increase your privacy level.
- Be sure the Pop-Up Blocker is checked.
- You can click on Settings to check for exceptions.
- Click Apply and then OK.
- Your primary
- Under Options click on the Security tab.
- On the Security tab check the boxes that say:
- Warn me when sites try to install add-ons.
- Block reported attack sites.
- Block reported web forgeries.
- When you're done click OK.
- In Internet Explorer click on Tools and then on Internet Options.
- On the Security tab you can
increase your level of security
.- If you wish you can also create a custom security level.
- On the Privacy tab you can also increase your privacy level.
- Be sure the Pop-Up Blocker is checked.
- You can click on Settings to check for exceptions.
- Click Apply and then OK.
- Your primary
protection against spyware
will be a scanner, but these steps give you some basic protection.
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