Viruses, spyware and spam
WorkCover strongly recommends that you install and maintain software to protect your computer from potential viruses, spyware and spam.
Using the internet can expose your computer to problems such as:
- viruses that make you lose data or corrupt your software hacking by other people.
- receiving lots of email you haven't asked for from people you don't know.
You can improve security by installing hotfixes, a firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware, and anti-spamming software. No protection software will completely guarantee against unauthorised access or virus contamination, but it may increase the security of your computer systems.
Security suites
A number of different vendors produce complete suites of internet security software such as the ones provided by:
- Symantec
- Trend Micro
- McAfee
- Shareware and freeware
The following software is shareware or freeware.
Firewall Software
- Microsoft Firewall, included with Service Pack 2 of Microsoft Windows XP
AntiVirus Software
Anti-Spyware software
Anti-Spam software
Note: WorkCover SA does not receive commission from the sale of any software.