Acer Aspire U5-610 - Manual (Page 64)

Internet and online security - 6
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services: visit us regularly for the latest information and downloads!
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.