Absolute Essentials
Internet Privacy Safety, & Security
Fraud Alerts:
Internet Account Updates. If you receive an e-mail request that appears to be from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) stating that
your "account information needs to be updated" or that "the credit card you signed up with is invalid or expired
and the information needs to be reentered to keep your account active," do not respond without checking with your ISP first.
According to information received by the FTC, THIS MAY BE A SCAM. (My
note: This is good for any request for this kind of information from anyone)
The first four Software packages listed below
represent the absolute minimum anyone should have who uses a computer especially one connected to the Internet.
Here are links for the programs I personally use to protect my home/office computers.
Hackers lurk everywhere on the Internet, waiting for an "in" into your personal and financial information. Even legitimate Web sites have sophisticated methods of snooping, such as cookies that track your identity and browsing habits. For those who want to be in the driver's seat of their Internet experience, this firewall and content control solution has everything you need. Now you can block objectionable content while you shield your system from hackers, worms, and other threats. You can even set password-protected controls on specific categories such as pornography, gambling and drugs. The ideal protection for parents and business owners alike.
Spyware, adware, browser hijackers, and dialers are some of the fastest-growing threats on the Internet today.
By simply browsing to a web page, you could find your computer to be the brand-new host of one of these unwanted fiends!
The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.
Download SpywareBlaster Right Now
Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.
SpywareBlaster can help keep your system spyware-free and secure, without interfering with the "good side" of the web.And unlike other programs, SpywareBlaster does not have to remain running in the background.
Symantec's Norton AntiVirus™ 2007 Professional is the world’s most trusted antivirus solution with advanced protection. It protects email, instant messages, and other files by removing viruses automatically. Expanded threat detection alerts you to spyware and similar hacking.
If you download them from the Internet be sure that you sign up for extended download services. It is well worth it in the event you have a crash and have to re-install.
PestPatrol When you sign up for Zone Alarm Pro, if you have the chance to get PestPatrol, I highly recommend it. If not, here is the separate
URL: http://www.pestpatrol.com/pestpatrolhe/
PestPatrol is a powerful security and personal privacy tool that detects and eliminates destructive pests like trojans, spyware, adware and hacker tools. It complements your anti-virus and firewall software, extending your protection against non-viral malicious software that can evade your existing security and invade your personal privacy
Get rid of Spyware with ZeroSpyware
ZeroSpyware is the only anti-spyware program to rid your computer of spyware and
leave nothing behind. ZeroSpyware even removes the spyware installers that can
be downloaded just by visiting a certain web site or clicking on an ad.
Virtually every known spyware is caught with ZeroSpyware's extensive and
constantly updated database.
FEATURES:
Blocks spyware before it
loads onto your computer. Activex installer blocking prevents spyware and adware
from sneaking onto your system unknowingly while you browse the internet. Blocks
spyware before it tries to operate on your system. you are also notified the
moment spyware applications begin activation on your computer. Detects and
removes the spyware on any computer system. Will scan your computer/s entire
memory and system registry for any spyware that may be lurking inside your
computer
Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2004 provides essential protection from viruses hackers and privacy threats. powerful yet easy to use this award-winning suite now includes advanced spam-fighting software to filter unwanted mail out of your inbox. protect yourself your family and your pc online with norton internet security 2004.
Symantec's Norton AntiVirus™ 2003 Professional is the world’s most trusted antivirus solution with advanced protection. It protects email, instant messages, and other files by removing viruses automatically. Expanded threat detection alerts you to spyware and similar hacking programs.
Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2004 provides essential protection from viruses hackers and privacy threats. powerful yet easy to use this award-winning suite now includes advanced spam-fighting software to filter unwanted mail out of your inbox. protect yourself your family and your pc online with norton internet security 2004.
If you download them from the Internet be sure that you sign up for extended download services. It is well worth it in the event you have a crash and have to re-install.
Internet Privacy and Security Articles ( Coming Soon)
Crossway Christian ISP - Filtered Internet Service Policy and Products
Remember, a clean internet begins at home with
Parental Responsibility
We-Blocker: Free Internet Filtering Software - See Below
About Crossway Christian Filtered ISP Service Take Our Poll on Internet Filtering - See Right Panel
Christian Filtered Internet service consists of two
parts. Filtered email service and filtered ISP service or web filtering. This then is broken down
into either client side filtering (filtering done by your pc using separate filtering software) and server side filtering (filtering done by our servers)
Advertisements about filtered ISP service should be
more clear on what they are filtering, how, and why. We are a Christian filtered ISP
service in the sense that our server side filters protect your family from spamming, junk mail, unsolicited pornographic e-mail, and viruses.
We are also a filtered Internet
service provider who provides for PC side filtering. We do not
provide server side filtered Internet service.
We provide access to free PC-side web filtering software as well as a commercial web Filter-only product.
Since we provide this access to this software for free, and our ISP is setup to
use it, we consider ourselves a Christian filtered ISP service.
PC-side filtering technology gives parents control and promotes individual responsibility as opposed to server side filters which remove parental control and cannot be turned off if needed for adult research or
research for college age students.
Don't forget to take the Filtering Poll!
About Our Filtering Policy
We provide server side mail filtering and
access to PC side Web Filtering.
Our server side mail filters protect your family from spamming, junk mail, unsolicited pornographic e-mail, and
viruses
Why we do not use server side Web Filtering.
We are often
asked: why don't you provide server side
filtering, I thought that is what Christian ISP services do? The short answer is
that we believe in individual responsibility. For to long parents have allowed
the television to be their surrogate parent, trusting those who promised to be
responsible and police themselves. We know what the result of that has
been. As a result, our Christian ISP
promotes individual responsibility and parental control by providing PC-side filtering.
We do not believe Christians should abandon their responsibility to monitor
themselves or their children when using the Internet. No filtering system,
either client side or PC side, is 100 percent effective. This lures parents
who depend on server side filtering into a false sense of security and
endangers children as a result. Furthermore, false doctrines and cult
activities to lure children are no excluded by filters at all. This opens
the door to the spiritual compromise of children whose parents abdicate
their responsibility to monitor their children thinking the server side
filter will keep them safe.
The
idea of relying on server side filters and placing the responsibility for
children in someone else's control is much like adopting socialism. Its
natural evolution is the creation of a personal and parental laziness that
manifests the attitude that the government can best take care of people
rather than parents. This is in direct contradiction of the scriptures.
We
provide Access to free PC-side web filtering as well as a paid Web Filter-only
products. PC-side filtering technology gives parents control and promotes individual responsibility as
opposed to server side filters which remove parental control and cannot be turned off if needed for adult research or college age students.
Some allow you to block or unblock sites on a case by case basis which would
also be a daunting task for any researcher. Since we only provide services to Christians, this is
what we have found works best. Most Christians who agree with our
statement of faith and beliefs also agree.
We also tend to shy away from the
"big brother" feel of those things which appear to take control away
from parents. We do not monitor your keystrokes, keep track of websites you
visit, or monitor your Internet searching habits. We also do not use spyware or
adware for that purpose as many server side filters do.
We provide you with access to two different web filters that you can use on
your own computer in the privacy and security of your own home.
The We-Blocker free filter operates
basically the same way as the paid filter from Bsafeonline but with less
features. However, the
free software from We-Blocker is a good product.
We-Blocker:
Free Internet Filtering Software We-Blocker is a free software solution that is easy to install and blocks unwanted Internet sites from your PC. We-Blocker gives parents the opportunity to monitor
their children's Internet access. Download
Here
BsafeOnline
Bsafeonline
has added features and an accountability module. Bsafeonline is also
the filter promoted by the American Family Association. We of course recommend
Bsafeonline because it is a one time purchase and is very reasonable
considering the ability it gives parents to better monitor their Internet
connection and of course the additional accountability feature.
Zone Alarm Pro with web filtering - Single user license ( for one computer and backup copy on your laptop or backup PC )
Stops hackers and Filters Content.
See Below for links to the programs I personally use to protect my home/office
computers. These are the Absolute Essentials for Internet Privacy Safety, & Security
From BsafeOnline, this is the American Family Association approved web filter. It filters
offensive content not just porn and has an accountability feature.
Check Below for other Internet Privacy Safety, & Security
software
Children's bill of
rights for the internet
A colorful poster designed to be printed out and displayed right next to
your child's computer to remind them that they have a right to be safe!
KIDS READ THIS - The Internet is a great place to chat with people all over the
world and make new friends, to learn about every subject
possible and to have a great deal of fun. However, do take care - you could
be at risk if you do not follow some simple steps:
CLICK HERE
Privacy Resources:
Here are some helpful
links to Federal sites, along with informative sites from other
non-governmental organizations, all grouped by subject.
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