Acer Aspire Z3-601 User Manual download pdf (Page 56)

56 - Internet and online security

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Security

You are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to offer.

In order for you to be safe online, Acer has pre-installed McAfee

Internet Security Suite on your computer.

McAfee Internet Security Suite runs quietly in the background to block

today’s complex threats and protect your identity when you shop,

bank, or browse online.

McAfee Internet Security Suite blocks online identity theft, detects and

eliminates spyware, removes viruses and Internet worms, protects

against hackers.

Definitions

What is a virus?

Malicious software, typically called ‘viruses’, are programs designed to

infect and damage computers. Most viruses are transmitted over the

Internet, emails or malicious Web sites. A typical virus will replicate

and pass itself undetected to multiple computers. Other forms of

nuisance, such as Trojan horses, worms or spam can infect your

computer in various ways, using up resources or clogging up a

network.

What is spyware?

Spyware refers to generally unwanted programs that are downloaded

onto your computer while connected to the Internet, often without you

knowing it. Once it has infected your computer, it can snoop on your

browsing activity, collect personal information, cause pop-up ads to

appear, or even change the configuration of your computer. Spyware

consumes resources on your computer; it can slow down your Internet

connection or entire computer system, and even cause crashes.

Note

Acer guarantees that your computer was 100% virus free at the time of

purchase and does not cover damages due to viruses.

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