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The most prominent danger to your computer in 2008 was the infamous Storm Worm Botnet (aka ‘Nuwar’), and Botnets like these are likely to cause the biggest headache for internet users in 2008. Other prominent internet security threats for 2008 include mobile malware, enhanced phishing and identity theft technologies, along with ever threatening Trojan Horses such as the Zlob Trojan, which is predicted to cause major problems over the coming years.

As more and more people go online to go shopping, chat with friends and conduct business the risk of viruses and other security threats grows. Read our guide on security threats so you know what you can do to protect your computer and remain safe while you are online.

Keeping your computer free from infection can be fairly straight forward. Simple steps such as ensuring you run updated antivirus software and take a few precautionary measures you should be able to have a computer that will resist existing and emerging viruses. This guide highlights some of the best methods to protect your computer.

Are you confused as to how a Trojan Horse can get into your computer? Wondering what the difference between adware and spyware is? There are many terms that appear when looking at internet security and it can be a confusing subject for many computer users so to give you a helping hand here is a glossary of internet security terms:

It is easy to purchase internet security products from Symantec’s online store. Once you select your product you can get detailed information or buy it straight away. You can choose to have it delivered or downloaded directly to your computer. This guide is a step-by-step explanation of getting the best from your Symantec shopping experience.