Spyware

• My programs are taking longer to start
• Pop-up advertisements are appearing.
• My Internet home page was changed.
• Take Action against Spyware

• People receive email I didn't send.
• Unusual messages display on my monitor
• My computer performance is slow
• Take Action against Viruses

• Spam is over-loading my email account
• Use Spam Detector
• Use Spam Filters:
  Message Center or Outlook Express.

• Someone used my username or password
• Encryption and securing your credentials.
• Take Action:
  Use Verizon Internet Security Suite.

• My child viewed web sites that I think are inappropriate
• Take Action: Download Verizon Parental Controls | Use VISS Family Protection

• Someone is stealing my wireless network. Protect your wireless network by updating your router and network security settings.

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Computer and virus protection

Use anti-virus software, firewalls and spam filtering. Regularly update your security patches.
 

Email protection

Prevent viruses by not opening spam email.  Set up Email Filters.

Identity protection

Use a password that is hard to guess. Visit secure Web sites when you are using your credit card online

Router protection

There is potential security risk to many popular models of home routers; especially routers that are not protected by a strong password. 

• VISS helps protect your computer from hackers, viruses, spyware, and other threats. View VISS General Support
   
• VISS is available as a single package, which protects one computer, or a network package, which protects up to three computers.

• Verizon Parental Controls: Block access to certain websites and choose who can use the Internet and when. Download Now.
   
• VISS Family Protection: Protects children of all ages from exposure to inappropriate content, social networking risks, strangers, and other threats. Learn More

• Catch unsolicited emails sent to your email account. Automatically deletes or moves spam email to your SPAM Detector folder. Learn more about Spam Detector