October has been named National Cyber Security Month. Microsoft and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) have joined forces to promote awareness of internet security issues.

They recommend the following steps to help protect your computer:

1. Turn on your Internet firewall.
2.  Keep all your software current (including your Web browser) with automatic updating.
3. Install and maintain antivirus software and antispyware software, such as Microsoft Security Essentials.
4. Only install software from a company that you trust. Watch out for fake antivirus or antispyware software.