A form of spyware that enters your computer from an Internet download. Like spyware, it monitors your computer use, such as what Web sites you visit. Adware gets its name from also launching numerous [..]

Anti-virus software will protect your computer from viruses encountered on the Web. New viruses are born every day, so it's important to update your anti-virus software regularly.

A document, a picture, a video clip, program, or any other kind of file that can be attached and sent with an e-mail or instant message. Malicious programs, viruses, or spyware are commonly spread thr [..]

A security tool that protects an individual computer or even an entire network from unauthorized attempts to access your system. Firewalls often protect e-mail servers from receiving spam. A firewall [..]

This is the standard language that computers use to communicate with each other on the Internet. Web addresses tend to start with http://www. See also: HTTPS.

If a Web address begins with https, it indicates that the Web site is equipped with an additional security layer. Typically, users must provide a password or other means of authentication to access th [..]

This type of security model applies a multi-pronged approach to security for the user. In banking, financial institutions commonly use Layered Security to prevent fraud on credit card purchases. Since [..]

This term refers to any "malicious software" created to damage or illegally access a computer or network. Computer viruses, worms, spyware, and adware are all examples of malware.

Multi-Factor Security refers to the type of security that requires something you have (like a debit card) and something you know (like a PIN-Personal Identification Number) in order to complete your r [..]

Any information that can personally identify you, such as your name, address, phone numbers, your schedule, Social Security number, financial institution account number, credit card account numbers, f [..]