BBC Watchdog Article about Computer Crime

Browntoa

Anyone who watched the program tonight and has concerns can look at MSE's own info about this here

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi-bin/viewnews.cgi?newsid1100696779,80913,

and

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi-bin/viewnews.cgi?newsid1108121293,49787,

if you want to check your PC is safe look at installing (FREE !!!!) Firewall + Anti-Virus software and installing (FREE !!!!) Anti-Spyware software here, there are also links to some articles about removing viruses + spyware as well

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=3356

and some free online scanners here

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=78360

if you find you have a problem that you cannot remove then one of the Techies on this thread will always help you out .

Please do not post personal preference for software in the thread, it will just confuse things for people

Fraserca

More scares... When will it stop?

If you want to keep bird flu out of your computer

A/ keep the Windows up to date.
B/ Install suitable spyware and anti virus protection and keep it up to date
C/ don't go to dodgy web sites - you know what I mean
D/ Use the X to close pop ups.
E/ Always check for the padlock ( borttom bar on Internet Explorer or look at address must be HTPSS on the address bar before putting in personal information like passpords etc.

Do that and you should be OK.

However if you let the kids use the computer you are going to get trashed no matter what. Give them limited access or buy them a computer you can wipe and restore to the latest configuration easily ( see a local computer shop for advice ). There is fairly cheap software that allows that available.

Browntoa

I'll second the last bit about the kids

the weakest link in ANY computer protection ....lol