Check out our pages below for specific information on each of the main threats which can attack you.

Spam

Spam refers to electronic junk mail or junk newsgroup postings. Some people define spam even more generally as any unsolicited e-mail. In addition to being a nuisance, spam also eats up a lot of network bandwidth. Because the Internet is a public network, little can be done to prevent spam, just as it is impossible to prevent junk mail. However, the use of software filters in e-mail programs can be used to remove most spam sent through e-mail.

A number of companies now provide "Anti-Spam" programs which do the hard work of filtering the e-mail out of your inbox. We recommend McAfee SpamKiller and have provided a link for you to go straight to the McAfee website.

However after all that you can help yourself and reduce your junk e-mail. By following these simple steps you can reduce your spam:

Open a web-based Hotmail, Yahoo, or gmail account for a second e-mail address.
ALWAYS use your second account for your login names if needed.
If a web page asks for your e-mail give them the second e-mail (unless there is a genuine reason for supplying your real e-mail address, like an order from a website).

Following these steps should reduce the junk mail from your inbox.

What if you already have a big problem, then consider asking your ISP for a new e-mail address or open a new primary e-mail account. Then follow the rules above.