Understanding Internet Security

Understanding Internet Security

What you need to protect yourself online.

Understanding Internet Security
What you need to protect yourself online.

Table of Contents
SECTION ONE—Internet Security: What it is and why you need it
• You and your family are at risk of virtual attacks .....................................................................1 • Understanding how the Internet works and the security threats you face....................................1 • What’s a nuisance, what’s a threat ........................................................................................2 • Spyware: It’s the new threat your anti-virus software won’t find ................................................2

SECTION TWO—Protecting yourself from Internet threats
How to know if you have been a victim of an Internet attack .......................................................3 Step One: Find out what’s already on your computer ..................................................................4 Step Two: Get rid of the threats ................................................................................................4 Step Three: Build a protective wall around your computer ...........................................................4 Step Four: Filter out the Internet junk........................................................................................5

SECTION THREE—Advanced Protection. Simple Solution.
Identifying the right Internet security solution for you ..................................................................6 Evaluating your risks with the BP Security Analyzer™ .................................................................6 Eliminating the threats with BP Internet Security™Spy Sweeper™ ................................................6 Protecting your identity and personal data with the BP Internet Security™ firewall.......................................................................................7 Controlling Web content