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Whenever you’re surfing the Internet, you should consider using virus protection software. Virus protection software, such as Bitdefender Antivirus (www.bitdefender.com) or Norton Antivirus (www.norton.com), protects your computer from malicious applications created to harm your computer hardware and files.

After being installed on your computer, antivirus software can monitor incoming communications and attachments from other computers. It can also check sites you’re visiting to see whether they pose any danger. When viruses are found, the software alerts you to the danger.

Because computer viruses are always changing, you need to purchase an application that keeps up with those changes. Some programs have the option to update automatically, whereas others require you to update the software manually. We recommend that you update your antivirus software at least once a week.

To reduce the risk of getting viruses, follow these guidelines when surfing the Internet:

 Stay away from sites you don’t know.

 Don’t open email attachments from people you don’t know.

 Don’t open email attachments that seem suspicious, even if they’re from people you know. For example, don’t open an attachment that has no name in the subject line or that seems goofy or out of context.

 Don’t forget to turn off your computer (or at least its Internet connection) when you’re not using it.