Chapter eleven. Managing Online Security

IN THIS CHAPTER

Using the Windows Security Center 252

Activating the Windows Firewall 253

Protecting Against Computer Viruses 255

Protecting Against Spyware 259

Avoiding E-mail Spam 261

The Bottom Line 262

When you connect your computer to the Internet, you open up a whole new world of adventure and information for you and your family. Unfortunately, you also open up a new world of potential dangers viruses, spyware, spam, computer attacks, and more.

Unfortunately, there's not much that Windows XP can do to protect you against all of these dangers and annoyances. Fortunately, there are steps you can take on your own and these steps are relatively easy and inexpensive. All you need are a few software utilities and a lot of common sense!