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First off let me say, I am not a professional when it comes to online security.  However, I have been "online" for over a decade, and I have learned a few tips.

So I thought I would share them with the GetFamily.com community.

Tip #3: Run Ad Aware on your computer, weekly!

From the creator's website:

Ad-Aware is no ordinary anti-spyware, it is the original anti-spyware product, offered to consumers worldwide to protect their personal and home computers from malware attacks. And today, with over a quarter of a billion downloads, computer users put their trust in Ad-Aware more than any other anti-spyware software program.


Globally trusted on-demand scans and malware removal!

    * Detects and removes Trojans, worms, spyware, and other malicious programs
    * Repairs damage left by malware
    * Internet surfing tracks erased with TrackSweep
    * Incremental updates for faster downloads
    * Efficient computer resource footprint
    * Free software updates throughout license duration
    * Free support from worldwide security volunteer network

More feature details

    * Advanced Code Sequence Identification (CSI) Technology - Ensure your privacy protection with precise detection of embedded malware including Trojans, worms, spyware, and other forms of deceptive malware.
    * Advanced Engine Structure - Benefit from superior program flexibility and more accurate scanning methods with all-new program architecture.
    * Incremental Definition File Updates - Save precious time and maximize resource efficiency with incremental update files resulting in faster download times.
    * TrackSweep - Control your privacy by erasing tracks left behind while surfing the Web on multiple browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera, with one easy click.
    * System Restore Point - Easily revert to your clean system to recover from a spyware attack.
    * New Straightforward User Interface - Effortlessly maneuver the complexities of malware detection and removal with our new user-friendly interface.
    * Free Updates - Protect against the latest forms of spyware and malware with free software feature updates and definitions file (threat) updates throughout the license duration.
    * Free Support - Benefit with unlimited support from an extensive international network of Lavasoft security analysts and volunteers at the Lavasoft Support Forums.


Get Ad-Aware Here.