Protect Your PC From Online Threats

Viruses, malware, and spam, oh my! The internet can be a scary place for computer users. Protect your computer with these quick and easy steps.

Alex Castle, a freelance tech writer, gives tips on how to protect your computer.

How to protect your PC in the web's worst neighborhoods

Your data. Your wallet. Your identity. In the darker corners of the internet, it’s all fair game, and disaster could be one unwitting click away. Protect yourself by learning about the web’s most common dangers, and how to avoid them. Also, take some basic steps to make your PC more resistant to harm.

Install security software

No, seriously. Go do it now. If you're running a Windows-based PC, security software is an absolute must. PCWorld recently tested 10 premium security suites—pick one! And even if you can't or won't pay for protection, you can bolster your defenses by building a comprehensive free security suite. Good security software stops web-based dangers in their tracks and can prevent malware infection before it happens.

Read the entire article How to Protect Your PC in the Web's Worst Neighborhoods on PC World.