At Home Computer Security Tips

* Lock or Log-off your computer when you are away from it. This prevents another person from using your computer and accessing all of your information.

* Disconnect your computer from the Internet when you aren't using it. The likelihood that attackers or viruses scanning the network for available computers will target your computer becomes much higher if your computer is always connected.

* Evaluate your security settings. This includes the security settings.Many, but not all Internet providers offer free security software- check with yours. Consider buying a commercial product that includes virus scan, firewall, and pop-up blockers.

*Be aware of your Internet cookies setting. Cookies are short pieces of data used by web servers to identify users. Some cookies are useful for storing images and data from websites to help you. Others are malicious and collect information about you.