Computer users urged to take security measures

COMPUTER users will be urged to “get secure and stay secure” by tackling the threat of viruses, malicious attacks and hackers when the first national computer security day takes place tomorrow.

More than 800,000 leaflets advising people how to remain protected on their PCs will be distributed, while adverts will run in the papers and on radio. A website has also been established.

“Make IT Secure Day” is a joint initiative between the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Microsoft, Eircom, Dell, Esat BT, HP, Symantec, Ward Solutions and the Information Society Commission.