Encryption and Virus Protection
Encryption
Many Internet sites are set up to prevent unauthorized people from seeing the
information that is sent to or from those sites. These are called
"secure" sites and they work with your Web browser's encryption
software.
The highest level of encryption is called "128-bit" encryption and
if offers the best protection possible whenever you use credit
cards or make other financial or confidential transactions over the Internet.
Many online banking and trading systems now require you to have a Web browser
with "128-bit" encryption installed on your PC.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft offers its 128-bit "High Encryption Pack" as a free
upgrade to both versions 4 and 5 of Internet Explorer. You can download either
version free from the Web site below:
Download
Internet Explorer 128-bit encryption upgrade
NetScape Navigator
As far as I can tell, NetScape does not offer a 128-bit encryption package
as an upgrade. Instead, you'll need to download a full version of Navigator
that uses "128-bit Strong Encryption." The product can be downloaded
free from the Web site below:
Download
NetScape Navigator 4.72
Available for Windows, Macintosh, and other platforms. Be sure to
select the products below the "128-bit Strong Encryption" notation.
Virus Protection Software 
There are hundreds of antivirus programs out there and About.com's
Guide to Antivirus Software Ken Dunham has links for downloading just about all
of them.
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Encryption
Resources
Internet Security Guide Jay Williams offers a great list of links for learning
more about data encryption and how it can protect you.
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