Basic PC Tips

Following the World Cup on the net has it's risks

Using the web to follow your favourite World Cup team may expose your computer to Spyware and other malicious software.

Security firm McAfee has found that many of the websites associated with teams and players contain malicious software that will infect your computer when you visit them.

To read the full article from the BBC website click here.

The best way to protect your computer from this type of threat is to install a reputable anti-Spyware program. You can find two well respected programs on our 'Essential Software' page. Follow this link:

Essential Software

Learn more about the threat from Spyware by reading our library document:

Spyware - what it is and the risk to you