Anti-Virus and Firewalls

It is a good idea to keep your computer protected using a combination of anti-virus software and firewalls. Many computer users are under the mistaken impression that firewalls protect them against viruses. While firewalls can block ports used by some worms to spread themselves, firewalls primary purpose is to protect your computer or network against outside computer attacks

Anti-virus scanners on the otherhand prevent your computer from getting viruses but do not protect your computer from being infiltrated by crackers and maicious scripts and worms. Some Anti-virus and firewall companies provide integrated solutions where they provide both firewall and anti-virus capability.