Sunday, May 31, 2009

How to protect your computer from viruses?


We feel great pleasure when we can reach a lot of important information via the Internet and access to many useful services and enjoy the wonderful entertainment. But unfortunately, the entry into the world of the Internet opens the door wide for many of the unwanted visitors who concern the opportunity to Iivaik damage Bkmpiotrk, through computer viruses and spyware programs and advertisements.
What are computer viruses and spyware and ads?

Computer viruses are computer programs designed to work on your computer without your permission and overlap with the operations and records, destruction of the computer, or delete information, or even the exploitation of system resources you have for other subversive.
The advertising programs (adware) is designed for publicity, advertising and change the settings in the computers that permeates it. The spyware (spyware) is designed to gather personal information such as Web sites you visit, but it can get your credit card number from your computer without your knowledge.

Why are these programs in a very bad?

That viruses can be as devastating as the destruction or deletion of information, there are other viruses that are not only alarming. The advertising programs lies mainly in its inconvenience, but the spyware is considered to be serious, especially if it is able to extract important information such as passwords or credit card information.

How do I know whether my patients to these programs?

Perhaps the most disturbing things that can viruses and spyware and advertising penetration of your computer over a long period of time without being detected or envisaged. Therefore, it is important to follow the preventive methods described in subsequent sections of this article.
The general symptoms of HIV infection in the slowness of your computer is relatively more than usual and the cessation of the response and the lock and then the other and a collapse in the system and reboot every few minutes, and not operating as usual. On the other symptoms of possible disruption of the program work properly and could not print properly, and sometimes impossible to access the disk drives on your computer and the emergence of many error messages.
The evidence to the injury of computer espionage and advertising programs are similar to symptoms of infection, in addition to that you may appear on-screen pop-up is undesirable and can occur so that you do not browse the Internet. The start page for Internet Explorer, you may differ from that used by the page, and noting the presence of an unwanted toolbar on your Internet browser.


How to protect your computer from intruders?

Although the idea of having unwanted programs operating within the device is of a concern, you can protect your computer from viruses, spyware and advertising is irksome guests through a number of easy steps described below:


1. Access to the wall of fire protection (Firewall)

Firewall from the Internet firewall is a program or device that is screened and the liquidation of viruses, worms and hackers and attackers who are trying to access your computer over the Internet. The installation of the wall of fire protection more efficient ways, the most important initial step you can take to protect your computer is to install a firewall before entering a bullet to the Internet for the first time and maintained a factor at all times.
You can get on the wall of a bullet to protect your computer from computer stores or through the Internet. Note that some operating systems such as Windows XP with the service package / version -2 (Service Pack2) and the Macintosh operating system (MacOS X) HTML, including wall protection firearm.

2. Access to anti-virus program

In addition to firewall protection program (Firewall), you have access to anti-virus program before entering the Internet for the first time. Where the anti-virus program to check your knowledge of new viruses, which were clean and therefore these viruses, to ensure that no cause further damage to your device.
As is the case in the wall of protection firearm, you have to maintain an anti-virus program at all times so that the operation of your computer once the program starts to work for the detection of viruses, which guarantees to deal with them as soon as possible. The program is anti-virus detection of virus in the CD input on your computer and e-mail received by the programs on your computer is loaded from the Internet.
In the case of the entry of the virus to your computer, the antivirus program that will alert you and then will attempt to repair the infected file, the program is also isolating viruses which can not be repaired with the attempt to save and repair any infected files unable to repair. This note that some anti-virus programs ask you to send a virus to anti-virus company, so that it can enter into its database whether the new viruses.
You can buy anti-virus programs online or from stores that sell the software, as it would be desirable to ascertain whether the provider of Internet services, which deal with providing such software. It should be noted that, in the event that your computer infected with viruses, it is the purchase of risk protection program for the online program that can spy on the surfing your credit card information stolen and even if you entered in a secure web page.
Must be the appropriate anti-virus program for your computer and programs that you have. There are many types of programs available to suit users of Windows operating systems and Linux, and Macintosh (MacOS). Note that the most anti-virus software programs are used with the McAfee (McAfee), and Norton (Norton Antivirus) Symantec (Symantic), and Cisco Systems (Cisco System) and Microsoft (Microsoft).

3. Keep your computer updated programs and

Because viruses are constantly changing, it is important that you continuously update the operating system in your computer and program firewall and the firewall anti-virus program in your boat, so as to introduce the latest updates from these programs. And anti-virus program will automatically ask you to update the program and make sure you update. Note that many of the programs, virus scan can be obtained once a year, and we recommend that after the upgrade program in order to include your latest updates.

4. Do not open e-mail messages for doubtful

Up most of the viruses to PCs via e-mail, so do not open any email attachments do not know the source or not sure of its contents, even if you use the program to combat viruses. With the observation that it can receive emails infected with viruses, even from your friends and colleagues and to your registered e-mail list. The virus is not dangerous unless opened with infected attachments. And ensure that the contents of the letter seems logical before opening attachments. It is also your pass or not to refer any attachments before to make sure it is secure. You delete a message that she believes as well as the discharge of your deleted messages from the folder that contains a regular basis.

5. Caution when closing popups

Pop-up windows are skyrocketing on the screen of your computer when you to specific websites. And some websites trying to cheat you to download spyware or publicity programs on your computer by clicking on OK (OK) or accept (Accept) in the pop-up window. You follow the safe way for the closure of these windows, namely the closure of the address box (X) at the top of the window.

6. Think twice before downloading files from the Internet

Can also get viruses and publicity programs and spyware by downloading programs and other files from the Internet. If the program was free and provided by an anonymous software developer, it is likely to contain additional software and other more desirable than if it had been downloaded from the program or the purchase of software developer well-known and respected.
Fortunately, the filtration system in place in Saudi Arabia, to protect Internet users from accidentally entering the most dangerous sites, but of wisdom and reason to be cautious when downloading files from the Internet or the closure of the pop-up unwanted.

7. Make backup copies of your files

To avoid the loss of your work files in the event your computer vulnerable to viruses, you should make sure to make backup copies of important files. If you're a regular basis the work of backup copies of the information in your computer to external hard drives or optical disks are in writing, or diskettes, do not put CD backup support in your computer if you think that you have a virus, because it can spread the virus to the disk.

How can I get antivirus software or firewall firewall?

How do you know whether you have a wall of fire protection or anti-virus program installed in your computer?


Firewall Firewall: If you are using operating system other than Windows XP with the service package / Second Edition (service pack2) or Macintosh (MacOSX), the initiative, then you search for a program for the protection of the name (Firewall).


Anti-virus program: Search for the word exists in the name (antivirus) and there are no words in the names of the programs that it is anti-virus or firewall, such as a bullet "Guard" or "Defender", which changed names and brands from time to time, the best thing that ask the person who purchased it with your computer system if the program installed anti-virus or firewall firearm.

How do you find the best programs for the firewall anti-virus or firewall?

Perhaps the easiest way to find good programs to the firewall anti-virus or firewall is going to replace him, which was purchased and request your advice in this matter.
If you want a list of the best firewall anti-virus or firewall from the Internet, find the best programs on the Internet using the following words (Top Firewalls) or (Top Antivieus) and then type the current year, and there are many web sites contain lists of the best programs. For example, the websites for computer magazines is a reliable source of this information, and I am careful to read the latest lists of them.
When you find the two Inspaink one firewall to firewall and other anti-virus, go to the websites for these programs, where all the companies that developed programs to provide reliable information on many of their programs within their web site. Search Profile (Snapshot) of this section and then select the programs of assistance to obtain information about downloading these programs and installed in the device and use.

Before we choose anti-virus program or firewall, ask yourself the following questions:
- Is there a copy of the Arabic language they have for these programs? (If you prefer a copy in English)?
- Does the program seems easy to install and use? Do you have to remove the program before the installation of this program?
- If I bought the program today, how long will continue to provide you with free updates?
- How to update information on new viruses, anti-virus program do you have?
- What is the recurrence of the manufacturer of the program to provide information updates to the virus?
- What are the other features offered by the program in addition to the basic features? At least the firewall program you have a firearm must be kept hidden from your other Internet users unless you choose to Ichahdok. The antivirus program must at least be able to detect and isolate any virus infected your computer.
- What kind of technical support to be provided by the company for you? Do you provide only a written document to assist and support the e-mail? Or do you contact them, or even interviewed via the Internet.
Worthwhile to search for groups as well as software, which contains the anti-virus software and firewall firearm, there are a lot of free software to combat viruses and the walls of fire protection on the Internet, taking into account, they are less able to protect and provide updates and technical support from the commercial version of the price paid.
Many copies of the software developers of the pilot programs. This means that you can program in all its testing or testing for a specific period of time specified (usually ranging between one week and one month). The were not sure of the relevance of the program to your needs, you can obtain a copy from the pilot to verify the appropriateness for you.


Conclusion

The putting you on the steps and precautions listed above would make you use the Internet a safe to a large extent. You care to inform preventive strategies for each of these to use your computer in order to assure the peace of mind and enjoy.

Put an end to the ministry to prepare strategy to combat HIV

Addis Ababa, March 10 (UST) - The Ministry of Education had prepared a strategy and policy aimed at bringing about a significant change in the efforts to combat the spread of HIV AIDS in the education sector.



As pointed out by the planning department and a program to mobilize the resources in the ministry, Mr. / Hduc reparation Tnsaii the Center for Information and Alta, the policy document and a strategy for combating HIV by the ministry had been translated into four local languages.

Hduc ago, which is the coordinator of the program to combat HIV in the ministry, he says, that the ministry had distributed copies of this document for the collection of additional views around.



The official said that this document has been translated into the languages of each of the Amharic, Oromo and Somali, and experience, have been prepared based on national development strategies, health and combating HIV and AIDS education, building on the experiences of other countries.



The expert said that the initiative has been the preparation of this strategy as it believes that it will contribute significantly to the attainment of the objectives of the fight against HIV through the involvement of activists in this area of the education sector.

The expert said that this strategy document will be printed at the national level, while at the same time, necessary instructions will be prepared and distributed to the provinces.

Tea helps in the fight against HIV AIDS


WASHINGTON - Christopher Doering - "Reuters:" Japanese researchers said on Tuesday they discovered a molecule in tea that could hinder the spread of the virus that causes AIDS, "AIDS." The scientists said the laboratory results that could herald a new way to fight HIV "infection. No. In the" AIDS prevention in the spread throughout the body. The focus of the current treatments that target the virus to combat the spread of infections.

The scientists, headed by the University of Tokyo's Kawai Kozohij the presence of compound is referred to the letters short of "any. G. C. G" which is believed to Ahtwauh most of the health benefits of green tea and sticks quickly Palmsaleck this compound used by the AIDS virus to attack the body's cells. And in favor of injured cells of the virus known as "cells TCL. .4 De" is used is known as the molecular behavior of the future, "CNN. De 4" in that. Baltsagah Paljze and "CNN. .4 De" First boat to prevent "any. G. C. G" and effective HIV adhesion molecule in this .. At least in the laboratory. Said William Cyarir Professor Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, who put a comment in writing on the study "opens the possible way to prevent the spread of HIV infections. No. In." He asked, "Is there something in this regard is trying to tell us that the nature of it."

The researchers report in the journal allergies and immunology laboratory they were still searching for the process of interpretation of the attraction of a composite of "any. G. C.'s" Towards a molecule, "CNN. .4 De" in the hope of enhancing the effectiveness of this compound. The previous studies have shown that many tea drinkers have lower rates of cancer, heart disease and arthritis almost Aromatzme. In September last year reached U.S. Department of Agriculture that people who drank black tea lowered their cholesterol levels, including Itrouh seven and 11 percent.

Of monovalent polio vaccine more effective in the fight against polio virus


London / According to a recent study more than to monovalent polio vaccine type "1" to the triple parity vaccines currently used in the prevention of infection with polio.
The scientists explain that the polio eradication is a bacterial infectious disease, which is aimed at children under the age of three, leading to infection in some cases, permanent paralysis, as it may end up in death, so the need for specialists to recommend vaccination of children against the disease virus through the use of vaccines devoted to the resistance.
It is known that the polio vaccine is a trivalent vaccine in order to use the more traditional immunization of children against three strains of the virus, a 1-2-3 pattern, and the monovalent vaccine is working on child immunization against HIV type "1" the most prevalent among children.
The researchers conducted the study, which included data analysis of the sample consisted of 2076 children from polio-infected children of HIV type 1, where it was compared with information collected on the same number of children living with paralysis of other reasons satisfactory.
The results of the study, that of monovalent polio vaccines work to protect the 30 per cent of children against polio-infected children from the pattern "1", compared to 11 per cent is the proportion of children who were given trivalent vaccine against the disease resistance.
According to the results has been found that the proportion of children who said the age of 23 months and they have immunity against this disease.
And according to the researchers, the presence of three of the strains in the trivalent vaccine may lead to an overlap between them to end up in the acquisition of immunity against the body type and one of them, thereby reducing the proportion of children immunized against the virus, the effective pattern "1", which is most prevalent among them.

Tea helps in the fight against HIV AIDS

Japanese researchers said they discovered a molecule in tea that could hinder the spread of the virus that causes AIDS, "AIDS." The scientists said the laboratory results that could herald a new way to fight HIV "infection. No. In the" AIDS prevention in the spread throughout the body. The focus of the current treatments that target the virus to combat the spread of infections.

The scientists, headed by the University of Tokyo's Kawai Kozohij the presence of compound is referred to the letters short of "any. G. C. G" which is believed to Ahtwauh most of the health benefits of green tea and sticks quickly Palmsaleck this compound used by the AIDS virus to attack the body's cells. And in favor of injured cells of the virus known as "cells TCL. .4 De" is used is known as the molecular behavior of the future, "CNN. De 4" in that. Baltsagah Paljze and "CNN. .4 De" First boat to prevent "any. G. C. G" and effective HIV adhesion molecule in this .. At least in the laboratory. Said William Cyarir Professor Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, who put a comment in writing on the study "opens the possible way to prevent the spread of HIV infections. No. In." He asked, "Is there something in this regard is trying to tell us that the nature of it."

The researchers report in the journal allergies and immunology laboratory they were still searching for the process of interpretation of the attraction of a composite of "any. G. C.'s" Towards a molecule, "CNN. .4 De" in the hope of enhancing the effectiveness of this compound. The previous studies have shown that many tea drinkers have lower rates of cancer, heart disease and arthritis almost Aromatzme. In September last year reached U.S. Department of Agriculture that people who drank black tea lowered their cholesterol levels, including Itrouh seven and 11 percent.

The transfer of the fight against HIV / AIDS to the Islamic schools in East Java, Indonesia


Aug. 2006 that the azan prayer, rather than the school bell, the morning period to the end of the study at the School of Islamic Zain Hassan east Java.

The boys put their books aside, and put berets on their heads to pray, and flocking to the mosque, while girls are the clothes of their heads to get the blue period of rest in the courtyard, where Etjazbn chatting under the shadow of the minaret.

This scene seems normal for a school in Indonesia's Islamic boarding school, 000 5, which is known as the 'Bezantryn' pesantren, that there is a high concentration in East Java.

But this year does not appear on the subject at all in a normal classroom in a school Zain Hassan, is the subject was considered taboo by: HIV / AIDS.
Especially UNICEF

Open discussion

In addition to their studies and their discussion of the Koran, students begin to talk openly about sex, drug abuse and HIV. This is part of the Islamic Leadership Initiative, a regional effort to educate students in Islamic schools on how to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS.

Have led the recent surge in the incidence of HIV / AIDS to make the East Java Province, the third largest stricken by the epidemic in Indonesia after it was ranked sixth, in the course of one year only. This rise has raised concerns, community leaders, religious leaders, who are beginning to realize that education on HIV / AIDS is the study of life-saving.

Sheikh Mohammad al-Mutawakkil, the good God, who taught at the School of Zein Al-Hassan: "the causes of infection of HIV and prostitution sex without precaution, the practice is widespread and unchecked. And by the adverse effects of these negative attitudes can Tlamivna, as well as to identify the danger of religious, to also identify the deadly impact on their health. "

Peer educator sentenced camellias (left) chairs a discussion on HIV / AIDS in the study room at the School of Islamic Zain Hassan.

Enabling pupils and teachers

UNICEF has begun its implementation at the national level, working with the Indonesian Council of Religious Scholars, which is composed of senior Muslim clerics and deliberate on the Islamic Sharia in the country.

Rachel said Oodede, Chairperson of the Anti-AIDS UNICEF in Indonesia, "We have made clear the importance of preventing HIV / AIDS among young people. In view of the Islamic values of life that we have been able to find a strategy to ensure the possibility of transferring the fight against HIV / AIDS to school. "

That strategy involves the provision of special training on HIV / AIDS for 60 teachers from 20 Islamic school in East Java. In addition, students receive 60 of each school to work training 'Kmhagafi peer' to share their knowledge through discussions in the classroom and through conversations with their friends one by one.

Says one of them, which ruled camellias-old 16-year-old pupil at a school Zain Hassan, said that strong demand for information.

She said: "After that I returned to my home from training and my father also asked me about HIV / AIDS. I explained to them that the epidemic. In the building housing the school talking about the epidemic in Grvatna with my friends."

And to bring education on HIV / AIDS to use the schools of Islamic communities in East Java has a new wealth to combat the growing threat shows no mercy for young people, regardless of their religion.

programs to combat HIV suffer from a shortfall in funding


Facing Pakistan's efforts to combat AIDS in the light of an uncertain future near the end of the funding for one of the major projects for the prevention of HIV infection and care by the end of this month.

The Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Institute has launched a project to prevent HIV / AIDS prevention and care by funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development in February 2006. And is implemented by Family Health International in partnership with local non-governmental organizations in the seven cities of Rawalpindi, Multan and Larkana, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and soils.

According to reports, there are approximately 5,000 cases of HIV in Pakistan, according to government figures. Although the Joint United Nations Program on AIDS is estimated the actual number of about 96.000, but it is still considered a low prevalence rate.

The project is the prevention of HIV / AIDS prevention and care as part of efforts to contain the spread of the virus before being able to take root in the general population. The project has tried to reach about 40.500 people who are in danger of infection, and dissemination of awareness of the importance of prevention, and providing diagnostic services and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases for 1800 people and the provision of voluntary counseling and testing of HIV infection to another person about 10.000.

In this context, Dr Nasir told Nzamani, Director of Family Health International, AIDS News Service (News Plus) of the humanitarian news network (Irene), the draft Prevention of HIV / AIDS prevention and care has completed its third year and will cease its activities " for some time, "he said," but we are very optimistic things to return to the track in the near future. "

The organization is trying to Shah Abdul Latif Patty-governmental organizations dealing with issues of sexual and transgender men who have sex with men looking for other donors to continue its efforts to raise awareness of HIV. The Aga Oorangxib, Project Manager Organization: "We can not accommodate the idea of the end of the project ... It is sad to stop the United States Agency for International Development and the International Organization for the financial health of their family. But we will remain optimistic in spite of everything."

For its part, suspended Aisha Zia, head of the Youth Welfare Organization sister Patty Shah Abdul Latif of care, which is the establishment of youth friendly centers in the region of low-income Orangi Town in Karachi, on the subject by saying that "one of the results of the project was to reduce risky behavior among young people. " She expressed the hope that the contributions from the local population to enable the centers to continue to provide information on sexually transmitted diseases and HIV and risky sexual practices.

He also informed Khushi Lal, Director, Bureau of the Assembly highlighted new anti-AIDS Karachi, which is part of the prevention of HIV / AIDS prevention and care, AIDS News Service (News Plus) of the humanitarian news network (Irene) that the goal of the Foundation is to enable people living with HIV care for themselves and their families.

He added: "We have reached the effects of the global recession to Pakistan with the near completion of this project," pointing out that the lack of funding forced the members now cover the cost of traveling to attend the monthly meetings. He said: "We have local donors willing to finance the project, despite the fact that what they do not live up to its international financiers, but it gives us the opportunity to continue, and now we are ready for that."