Safe Surfing
The Internet is a wonderous technology — enabling family and friends miles apart to keep in constant contact, offering us a world of libraries to explore and giving everyone a media in which to freely express their own ideas.

Privacy Please
Believe it or not, a hacker could probably crack your typical password in minutes using a variety of readily available software programs — and gain entry to your Internet account or steal personal files. Thwart their efforts by choosing your password wisely. Choose an alphanumeric password that is at least six characters long. Think up creative combos that you'll easily remember. For example, use your college town and graduation year or your favorite movie and lucky number. Additionally, Norton Internet Security 2000 can protect you from falling victim to hackers by blocking attacks and automatically alerting you to suspicious activities, including unauthorized connections and attempted intrusions.

Sex, Drugs and Violence — Oh My!
After stumbling upon a tasteless Web site, you may quickly click away in disgust, but what about your children? How do you protect them from viewing Web sites that might frighten or confuse them? Since you can't stand over their shoulder each time they surf online, you need to take the offensive when it comes to the dark side of the Web.

• First, talk to your children. If they are young, let them know that they should tell you if they see something scary on the 'Net. If they're older, discuss which kinds of Web sites are acceptable surfing in your family, and which are not.

• Second, be proactive. Frequently view the "History" file on your browser to find out what types of Web sites your kids are surfing.

• Third, take action. With Norton Internet Security 2000, you can prevent your kids from viewing malevolent content altogether. Norton Internet Security 2000 can automatically block hundreds of Web sites known to be unacceptable for children. Plus, you can easily configure Norton Internet Security 2000 to block additional Web sites that you'd rather not expose them to.

Shop 'til You Drop — Online
No long lines. No competition for great parking spots. No closing time. For many people, online shopping makes stress-free shopping a dream come true. There are tons of great deals online, but you need to shop smart to avoid credit card fraud and to protect your privacy. Order from reputable vendors. There are several ways to determine if a vendor is reputable. Do they have offline contact info — or just an e-mail address? Do they answer inquiries promptly? Do they have a privacy policy page on their Web site? Norton Internet Security 2000 can help you shop online anonymously by shielding your computer from unwanted "cookies," which are programs that transmit data, including your e-mail address, credit card numbers and surfing habits, to Web sites without your permission.

To avoid credit card fraud, order via secure servers. A transaction conducted on an insecure server means that anyone could view the transmission of your credit card number and other personal information. You can easily tell if a Web site is secure by looking in the bottom corner of your browser. A broken lock or key means that it's not secure, no matter what the vendor claims.

Healthy Computers
They're lurking in downloads or your in-box. They can cripple your computer in minutes. Whether it's Active X code, Trojan horses or Macros, viruses and worms are more prevalent than ever — especially on the Internet. To protect your computer investment, you've got to be on the defense constantly. Norton Internet Security 2000 comes with a full version of Norton AntiVirus, so that you leverage the most comprehensive, powerful protection against Internet threats each time you're online. Never open e-mail from people who you don't know and download only from reputable sources. Scan all e-mail attachments and downloads — before opening them — with Norton AntiVirus. Since new viruses are created daily, always remember to update your virus definitions frequently.