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- What are phishing emails and how can I protect myself against them?
- Can other people access my files or read my emails?
- How can I protect my computer from hackers and viruses?
- Does Cogeco offer a security or anti-virus program?
- What safety precautions should I take when surfing the Internet?
- Are compressed attachments (.zip) in an email scanned for viruses?
- What is a computer virus?
- Why do I need anti-spam software?
- Why is Parental Control (Web Filtering) necessary?
- What damage can a virus do to my computer?
- What is a firewall used for?
- Why do I need both anti-virus software and a firewall?
- What is spyware?