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    • Security

    Shopping online, using email, or surfing the Internet shouldn't leave you feeling vulnerable to virus attacks, identity theft or other security breaches. In fact, most Internet security issues are easily preventable and only require a few updates to your computer.

     

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    Internet Security Checklist

    Whether you are just setting up your computer or need to update your computer's security settings, these tips will cut down the likelihood that a security attack will affect you.

     

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      Use anti-virus software, firewalls and spam filtering.

        Regularly update your security patches.

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          Prevent viruses by not opening spam email.  

          Set up Email Filters.

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            Use a password that is hard to guess.

              Visit secure Web sites when you are using your credit card online

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                  There is potential security risk to many popular models of home routers; especially routers that are not protected by a strong password. Learn more: Router Security Update page.

                   

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                  Verizon Security Products

                   

                  Verizon Internet Security Suite (VISS)
                  • 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.
                  		Parental Controls

                  • 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
                  Spam Detector

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

                   

                  Spyware

                  • My software programs are taking longer to start
                  • Pop-up advertisements are appearing.
                  • My Internet home page was changed.
                  • Take Action against Spyware
                  		Virus
                  • People receive email I didn't send.
                  • Unusual messages display on my monitor
                  • My computer performance is slow
                  • Take Action against Viruses 
                  Spam

                  		Identity Protection


                    Parental Controls

                    		Wireless Networks

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