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SOFTWARE PROTECTION FOR HOME USERS

Home computer users who surf the Internet, especially those with high-speed "always-on" connections such as Cable and DSL, can protect themselves from hacker attacks by installing protective personal firewall software that is designed to deny unwanted access to their computer.

There are many popular programs, including , BlackICE™ PC Protection from Internet Security Systems, Norton Internet Security 2003 by Symantec Corp., or ZoneAlarm by Zone Labs.

* Remember to use and update your anti-virus software with the latest virus signatures or definitions and NEVER execute any programs that you receive from an untrusted source.

Computer Crime Unit Personnel can be reached by contacting the Erie County Sheriff's Office at (716) 662-6150. Any requests for information can be directed to Erie County Sheriff's Office, Computer Crime Unit, 10 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202.


Neither, the Erie County Sheriff's Office nor any of its employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.

Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the Erie County Sheiff's Office or any of its employees.

The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Erie County Sheriff's Office and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

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