Tool: Check your internet security

How secure is your computer on the internet? How do you know? Check and make sure at Shields UP!

It was easy to do. I just followed the instructions, and clicked on the appropriate buttons. It tested my firewall, to make sure that a hacker could not gain control of my machine remotely. Note that this does not check your email security. You can still be vulnerable to unintentionally downloading a program that will hijack your computer.

I found this at PCWorld.com, in their 101 fabulous freebies article.

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Becky started Small Biz Survival in 2006 to share rural business and community building stories and ideas with other small town business people. She and her husband have a small cattle ranch and are lifelong entrepreneurs. Becky is an international speaker on small business and rural topics.

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