PC Tools Offers Guidelines to Protect Computers from Cyber Threats

PC Tools issued a warning to Internet users regarding the importance of online safety and protection. “Be careful where you click” is the warning from PC Tools and it is based on the recent Google (News - Alert) study report, “Zeitgeist 2010: How the world searched.”

According to company sources, PC Tools has identified the seven most memorable cybercrime incidents. Some of the searches associated with cyber security crimes are linked to certain headlines.  The crimes vary from small-scale pranks to security breaches of global impact. The searches which were compromised were those of Justin Bieber, Twilight Eclipse, Lady Gaga and others.

It was revealed that cyber criminals target the Web’s most popular and heavily trafficked sites, search terms and trends. PC Tools recommends the following tips to help consumers stay safe while searching online.

Run the latest security software, advised PC Tools officials. A way to protect a computer while searching online is to keep the latest security software running. PC Tools’ technology detects and blocks malware and alerts users to websites that might host Web threats.

PC Tools Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus 2011 is capable of protecting any computer with multiple layers of protection to stop threats at every entry point. PC Tools Internet Security 2011 blocks new threats faster than traditional security products. The Browser Defender protects against Web-based attacks like phishing attempts and malicious downloads.

PC Tools also advises Internet users to use strong passwords. In most cases users seem to have “crackable” passwords or they use the same password for all their online accounts. PC Tools has created a Free Password Generator tool to guide Internet users in creating highly secure passwords enabling them to protect their private information. Also this Free Password Generator is available directly on Facebook (News - Alert)!

The company builds and supplies consumers with simple, effective and affordable PC protection and performance tools to deal with evolving threats and security challenges. The PC Tools Malware Research Center monitors trends and emerging spyware issues and provides security solutions for the consumer and enterprise marketplace.