Internet SAFETY can be deceiving. Seemingly reputable sites MAY CONTAIN spyware traps, or the sites themselves may be counterfeit -- phishing sites posing as the real thing to lure you into their scams and debacles. The path away from Internet safety often begins innocently enough; however, certain sites are more prone to be a source of spyware, including:

• Adult sites
• File sharing sites
• Community sites

Take these steps to fortify your Internet safety and computer security right away:

• Avoid questionable Web sites.
• Avoid free software and file-sharing applications.
• Use antivirus PROTECTION and a firewall.
• Update your operating system regularly.
• Increase your browser security settings.
• Type in a trusted URL for a company's site into the address bar of your browser to bypass links in an email or instant message.
• Only DOWNLOAD software from sites you trust.
• Get anti-spyware software protection.

Internet safety can be deceiving. Seemingly reputable sites may contain spyware traps, or the sites themselves may be counterfeit -- phishing sites posing as the real thing to lure you into their scams and debacles. The path away from Internet safety often begins innocently enough; however, certain sites are more prone to be a source of spyware, including:

Take these steps to fortify your Internet safety and computer security right away: