Home network security should be considered seriously. By monitoring antivirus, firewall and file encryption, can decide if personal data is at risk for an Internet threads.

• Download and install an antivirus application, if not using one. Find an application that conducts a real-time scan, will check email attachments and performs a completer scan of PC once a week.

• Configure personal firewall. If running a Windows-based system, you can configure the integrated Windows Firewall under Control Panel. Go to Control Panel, and then click "Security Center." From there you can modify firewall options.

• Make sure that Internet browser's phishing filter is enabled. Internet Explorer 8 has an integrated filter, which can be modified from tools menu bar and clicking the phishing filter option. Firefox 3 also has a integrated filter that is by default enabled. You can modify filter options by from Tools menu, and clicking "Options" under "Security."

• Online transactions can be a huge security threads. While starting an online transaction, ensure the browser and website are safe. You can recognize the security of a website by looking at the URL and finding "https://" in the address. The "s" promises that the site takes additional safety measures in encrypting and safekeeping