the main threats to your computer when online are viruses, spyware and hackers. follow the steps below to minimize your risk against these ever growing threats:

• use up-to-date anti-virus software
• use up-to-date anti-spyware software
• use a firewall
• ensure all your software is up-to-date
  

most Broadband packages come with a free security suite.
click here if you are an sbc or at&t dsl customer
click here if you are a comcast cable internet customer

other free resources for those who do not get any with their internet connection.
click here for avg free anti-virus
click here for spybot search and destroy