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Thanks for the info. I heard that I need an "IP scrambler", whatever that is.

I'm interested in purchasing products through online places such as Amazon.com, but I'm worried that hackers will steal my personal info either through my computer or the bank account itself. The lady I talked to @ the bank told me that their end is VERY safe & secure, so if I ever have any prob's it must be coming from my end.

I heard that people can get my personal info by putting software into my computer that is able to read everything that I type...therefore, when I try to purchase anything online, they are able to get my credit card # & password information this way....so I'm scared to make any online purchases, check my bank account online, or use online bill pay because of this. Is there anything else I can do or are there other kinds of software protection out there I should get?

Thank you.

Sound like you are worried about Key Loggers. There is very good spyware removal software out there to purchase. I am running SpySubtract, and Spybot Search and Destroy. You can look up the names of spyware protection software and read reviews about perfomance. The programs I am running found and eliminated key logger programs on one of my computers. Do a Google on 'key stoke logging' or 'key loggers' and add the term 'spy ware.' Try This Link First Good luck to you.

I'm interested in purchasing products through online places such as Amazon.com, but I'm worried that hackers will steal my personal info either through my computer or the bank account itself. The lady I talked to @ the bank told me that their end is VERY safe & secure, so if I ever have any prob's it must be coming from my end.

I heard that people can get my personal info by putting software into my computer that is able to read everything that I type...therefore, when I try to purchase anything online, they are able to get my credit card # & password information this way....so I'm scared to make any online purchases, check my bank account online, or use online bill pay because of this. Is there anything else I can do or are there other kinds of software protection out there I should get?

One, don't use Internet Explorer. Two, this program seems to be awesome at pulling out spyware/malware. www.webroot.com : Spysweeper. I recommend this one to all my friends for home computers. Finally, get a network firewall device for your home PC. Linksys router/firewall is perfect for a home network.

i would add that ZoneAlarm is a free firewall which works well and WinPatrol is a free program that tells you what is operating in your system and will alert you when an application tries to install.

an important note about keyloggers. many of these programs are advertising that they can be sent to a computer over email without the recipient knowing the application is there. while an attachment is involved, the installation is hidden.