Security - Packard Bell All-in-one Computer User Manual

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Security

You are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to offer.
In order for you to be safe online, Packard Bell has pre-installed
Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security
computer.
Norton Internet Security runs quietly in the background to block
today's complex threats and protect your identity when you shop,
bank, or browse online.
Norton Internet Security blocks online identity theft, detects and
eliminates spyware, removes viruses and Internet worms, protects
against hackers.
Definitions
What is a virus?
Malicious software, typically called 'viruses', are programs designed to
infect and damage computers. Most viruses are transmitted over the
Internet, emails or malicious Web sites. A typical virus will replicate
and pass itself undetected to multiple computers. Other forms of
nuisance, such as Trojan horses, worms or spam can infect your
computer in various ways, using up resources or clogging up a
network.
Note
Packard Bell guarantees that your computer was 100% virus free at the time
of purchase and does not cover damages due to viruses.
What is spyware?
Spyware refers to generally unwanted programs that are downloaded
onto your computer while connected to the Internet, often without you
knowing it. Once it has infected your computer, it can snoop on your
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