Gateway SX2885 User Manual

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40 - InternetSecurityYou are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to offer. Inorder for you to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec’saward-winning Norton Internet Security™ on your computer.Norton Internet Security runs quietly in the background to block today’scomplex threats and protect your identity when you shop, bank, or browseonline.Norton Internet Security blocks online identity theft, detects and eliminatesspyware, removes viruses and Internet worms, protects against hackers.DefinitionsWhat is a virus?Malicious software, typically called ‘viruses’, are programs designed toinfect and damage computers. Most viruses are transmitted over theInternet, emails or malicious Web sites. A typical virus will replicate andpass itself undetected to multiple computers. Other forms of nuisance,such as Trojan horses, worms or spam can infect your computer in variousways, using up resources or clogging up a network.Note: Gateway guarantees that your computer was 100% virus freeat the time of purchase and does not cover damages due to viruses.What is spyware?Spyware refers to generally unwanted programs that are downloaded ontoyour computer while connected to the Internet, often without you knowingit. Once it has infected your computer, it can snoop on your browsing