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Protect your PC from spam, spyware and viruses

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Class overview
Protect your PC from spam, spyware and viruses The computer security umbrella covers everything from spam to viruses. You know you need to protect yourself, but you may not be sure how. This class for the average computer user will help you understand which threats you need to protect your computer against—namely, spam, spyware and viruses—and how they work against you. Also learn which tools to use to keep them off your computer for good.
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What you'll learn
  • Explore how spam and spyware work
  • Understand viruses, Trojan horses and other common security threats
  • Select and use tools to block spam and remove spyware
  • Select and use antivirus software
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Lessons
» Lesson 1: An overview of spam, spyware and viruses
Spam, spyware and viruses are real problems for everyone. Some threats can lead to identity theft; others can crash your computer or delete your files. This lesson explores these threats in a practical and easy-to-understand manner.
Lesson 2: Protect yourself with spam blockers and spyware removers
With spam clogging your email inbox and spyware watching your every mouse click to send information about you to untrustworthy parties, it's time to take back control. This lesson shows you how to block spam and rid your PC of spyware.
Lesson 3: Virus protection basics
Without antivirus software installed, you're open to attack from a host of threats that can crash your computer in a heartbeat. This lesson will show you how to protect your computer from viruses and keep the software up to date.
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Instructor
Jerri Ledford
Jerri Ledford
Instructor
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40 Ratings

Jerri Ledford has been a freelance business technology writer for more than 10 years. During that time, more than 700 of her articles, profiles, news stories, and reports have appeared online and in print. Jerri also produces corporate collateral, including white papers, case studies, web content, and presentations. In her off time, Jerri homeschools her two children and spends hours playing with her electronic gadgets. She's fondly referred to as "tech support" by friends and family members.
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Class reviews

adaniels6270
Nov 22, 2009

Good information

Enjoyed the lesson

pthomas5967
Nov 21, 2009

spam, spyware and viruses

very interesting good work Hp keep it up. still on lesson one.

Loisann
Nov 16, 2009

lessons

I was in the mood to learn more about my new HP and how to protect it. I like the self paced lessons and am much more confident about using my laptop now.

geonny7
Nov 15, 2009

Lesson 1

So good.

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