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Awareness of online threats can keep you safe

Computer users need to be more aware of the online threats posed by viruses, according to an internet security website.

Freevirusdownlaods.com has been created to keep internet users updated about the dangers of viruses, trojans and spyware infections whilst showing them how they can be stopped and avoided.

"If you don't have any Virus Protection Software then download some now. I have often had calls from people with new computers who have browsed around before installing Anti Virus Protection and ended up with a Virus in less than a day," said the website.

By downloading anti-virus and anti-spyware software, computer users can improve their internet security and protect against viruses which can damage their hard drive and software programmes.

By knowing the ways trojans and spyware can affect a computer through bogus emails and fake software, users can reduce the risk of having their PC infected with dangerous viruses.

Research by an internet security company revealed that in extreme cases people can get up to 600 spam emails a day.

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