1. Keep current with updates to your operating system and browser. As    vulnerabilities are discovered, software vendors fix the problems in their    browsers and release new versions.
   For more information on Windows Security Fixes and Internet     Explorer Updates, visit http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Select    "Product Updates".

2. For Apple updates and information visit http://til.info.apple.com/ and    review the "You should know" section or subscribe to the Apple eNews.

3. For Internet Explorer updates for Macintosh visit
   http://www.microsoft.com/MAC/download/EN/update_info.asp.    Netscape occasionally posts fixes for security vulnerabilities on their    Web site.

4. Purchase Virus Detection software. The most important component of    your computer system's security is running Virus Detection software.    There are many virus detection programs available which can monitor    downloads, e-mail communications, and other system-related activities.

5. Use care when opening e-mail attachments. When receiving e-mail,    you may also receive attachments. Files with embedded viruses sent in    e-mail attachments represent one of the largest threats to security and    computer safety. Use special care when opening unexpected    attachments, even from familiar sources. Also, avoid downloading    programs from the Internet, including newsgroups, that come from    unknown sources.

6. Turn off your computer if you're going to be away for an extended    time. Doing so removes the possibility of your computer being a target    on the Internet.

7. In addition, a Firewall software program offers a higher level of    security for your computer. These programs monitor all communications    to and from your machine. The setup and configuration can be    extensive, with the programs having mandatory and continual updates.

Firewall: Protection for a computer on a network from damage (intentional or otherwise) by others. This could be a dedicated computer equipped with security measures such as a dial-back feature, or it could be software-based protection called defensive coding.

Finally, if you believe you are the victim of a security breach or any other form of Internet abuse, please contact our Time Warner Abuse Team at Abuse@rr.com.