Widespread ignorance about basic computer security is putting millions of people at risk from net-savvy criminals, a study suggests.

It found 83% of 1,000 people questioned were not doing enough to protect themselves online, with 53% saying they did not know how to improve security.

Some 42% relied on family and friends for advice, the survey revealed.

Online security is everyone's responsibility, you should use a Firewall, Anti-Virus scanner and a Spy Ware removal tool on a very regular basis, update each product regularly as the threat to your Online Security is always changing.

Updates for your computer's operating system are provided for FREE and are there to help you keep your PC safe.

Don't become a victim of computer crime, keep yourself protected.

Below are links to some websites that will help you to provide security for your PC for FREE with options to pay for more advanced products if you wish.

	General Online Security Advise Expert advice for everyone. Get Safe Online will help you protect yourself against internet threats. The site is sponsored by government and leading businesses working together to provide a free, public service.
	Operating System Updates Get the latest updates available for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware.  Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a selection of updates tailored just for you.  Note Windows Update does not collect any form of personally identifiable information from your computer.
	Firewall ZoneAlarm Firewall, basic PC protection from Hackers.  Stops hackers from getting into your PC.  ZoneAlarm is free for individual and not-for-profit charitable entity use (excluding governmental entities and educational institutions).
	Anti-Virus AVG Free Edition is available free-of-charge to home users! AVG Free Edition is for private, non-commercial, single home computer use only. Use of AVG Free Edition within any organization or for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited, see: http://www.avguk.com for the full range of products available from AVG.
	Spy-Ware Removal With the ability to scan your RAM, registry, hard drives, and external storage devices for known data-mining, advertising, and tracking components, Ad-aware SE easily can clean your system, allowing you to maintain a higher degree of privacy while you surf the Web.