In addition to the three universally needed security software programs discussed above, there are a couple of other software installations which can be basic necessities for you, depending upon your particular computer usage.
Suggestions:
- If you do a lot of surfing on gaming, gambling, or pornographic sites, you are particularly vulnerable a type of malware calledRootkits. If this is the case, it is absolutely essential that you install anti-rootkit software to secure your PC, and even if you don't fall into one of those vulnerable categories it is still a good idea. A well-reputed option is Sysinternal's Rootkit Revealer to help you identify and remove rootkits from your PC.
- Parental Control: For parents, installing parental control softwareisn't just about determining what sites your child has access to, it is also an important step in keeping your computer malware free. Often children spend lots of time surfing on gaming sites, or enjoy making downloads of free software or screensavers. Unfortunately, however, these are all very dangerous activities when it comes to picking up malware. One of the strongest parental controls comes as a part of the ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite which also includes several types of firewalls, as well as virus and spyware protection.
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