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The NetAlert Technology Toolbox provides practical information to assist users in choosing Internet safety software that meets their needs.
If you have taken even a quick glance at the available Internet safety software solutions for Internet safety, you will realise that there are many options available to keep your family and your computer safe...
Multifunctional Software
Many software packages combine more than one feature to make the Internet safe for your family. Different safety components are bundled into one solution to make it easy for you to protect your family.
There are some software packages that offer solutions to all Internet safety and security threats.
Other solutions may combine features where a common risk is targeted.
It is important that you choose the Internet safety software package that best suits your family’s needs and values.
Multifunctional software packages may combine:
- Anti-virus and anti-spyware to keep your computer safe from malicious behaviour
- Anti adware and spyware to protect your personal information
- Parental monitoring and time controls to manage Internet use
- Spam filters and anti-phishing to avoid online scams and fraud
- Labelling tools and Internet content filters to prevent access to unsuitable content
Some content filtering packages offer an all in one solution, combining multiple functions and services in addition to blocking access to inappropriate content.