LOI Introduces Computer Advisory Notifications (CANs) (07/28/2003)

Subscribe To Free E-mail Service To Stay Aware of Serious Computer Threats

Lately it seems like there's a major new virus almost every week: you visit a web site or open an innocent-looking e-mail from a friend and suddenly your computer starts acting strangely. Or losing data. Or refusing to boot up properly. Sound familiar? If you've been through this situation before, then you know how damaging (not to mention frustrating) a virus attack can be. And the worst part is, just having anti-virus software loaded on your computer is NOT enough to protect you.

As if that weren't bad enough, the popularity of DSL and cable "always-on" Internet connections makes encountering hackers and thieves a serious possibility for nearly every online user. Even spyware applications (small hidden programs secretly downloaded to your computer by e-mails and web sites) can turn the power of your broadband connection against you, sending personal information from your computer to complete strangers across the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Sure you might know that these dangers exist, but do you know how to prevent them in the first place? Or how to remove them if you discover you've already been a victim?

While viruses, hackers, and spyware programs might result from software you didn't know you had (and never really wanted in the first place), do you realize that most of the commercial software you own (software you've actually paid good money for) can also be working against you? Almost every day, major software publishers release security bulletins and patch kits that fix major security and reliability problems in their software - fixing problems you might not even know that you had! Problems that can cause your computer to crash, lock up, or behave incorrectly. Problems that can result in lost time, lost data, and lost opportunities. Problems that can open the doors for hackers, viruses, and other more-serious problems later.

How can you possibly stay on top of these threats to your computer system? You can start by subscribing to our free Computing Awareness Notifications (CANs for short). Starting soon, we'll be sending out free periodic e-mail notices to you to warn you of the latest threats, problems, and solutions as they are discovered. Then you'll be able to take action against these dangers before they take action against you! From time to time, we might even throw in a neat tip or two to tell you how to get more out of the computer you already have.

All you have to do to receive free CANs is click here, fill out the form, and you'll be notified every time we find something serious that you need to be aware of. And don't worry, we won't give away your personal information or e-mail address to spammers (or anyone else for that matter). Sign up today... because you CAN fight back!