Twenty minutes. That's how quickly an unprotected
computer can become infected on the internet, according to research institute Sans.org.
Microsoft Windows default settings to the internet:
No Anti-Virus software
No Firewall
No Operating system patches
Home users still lack the most fundamental education regarding security. When people enter in their
PIN number at an ATM and people are around, they are aware and take steps to prevent disclosure of
sensitive information. However, some of the same people will willingly fill-out their real name,
address, phone number and even credit card information from an unsolicited email, or banner pop up.
Some home users are so frustrated and confused by the pitfalls of the internet, they have decided to do
the one thing they know will protect them: log off permanently. The process of security is just too
time-consuming and intimidating for them.
If you feel overwhelmed and confused by all the techno speak, then let me help guide you to a secure
and safe home network.
