Virus alerts for UK computer users

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Feb 24, 2005

Government launches IT security website

The UK government has launched a new service aimed at providing home users and small businesses with advice on how to protect their computers, mobile phones and other devices from malicious attack.

The ITsafe (IT Security Awareness for Everyone) website provides simple, step by step guides of how to make a computer more secure - such as how to update Windows XP, how to use Windows Automatic Update and how to update Microsoft Office.

Security alerts about emerging threats that require urgent action are also provided, 'in plain English'. Users can sign up to receive the alerts by email or SMS.

Other features include non-urgent bulletins providing information about threats and vulnerabilities, a glossary of IT security terms, basic explanations of how a virus spreads and understanding phishing, and a selection of links to other useful websites.

The service is funded by the Home Office, with content provided by the NISCC.

Posted on 24 February 2005 by Virus Bulletin

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