New AOL Security Features

[MJCfromCT]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6522427/

The new package includes:

* Anti-virus software from McAfee Inc. with free, automated updates. Such protection through AOL previously cost $2.95 a month.
* Spyware protection. Before, AOL's spyware scanner ran once a week. A new SpyZapper checks the computer's memory every time you sign on to catch rogue programs.
* Junk mail controls. To control how much legitimate mail gets mistakenly trashed, the spam filter now offers high, medium and low settings. It also blocks unwanted instant messages.
* Pop-up blocker. It now blocks rich media ads that float across the Web page.
* Parental controls. Beginning in two weeks, parents will be able to limit with whom their kids can exchange instant messages.

Let the flaming begin :D

[Strawbs]

I'm usually one of the first to criticise MS for the built-in spyware in their OS', but I have to give AOL some credit too - they have remote computing down to a fine art! :p

[mireland]

ya know the best and saftestAOL security feature??? GETTING RID OF AOL! :rolleyes:

[bushmaster]

Yeah ....watching were you hurl those infernal CD's so as not to cause any traffic incedents

[mireland]

Originally posted by bushmaster
Yeah ....watching were you hurl those infernal CD's so as not to cause any traffic incedents

AOL should put this disclaimer on their cd's: "It's always fun til someone loses an eye" http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/drool.gif

[Rocketmech]

AOL and McAfee together ....HA! :rolleyes:

[mireland]

you know what makes me laugh? Windows ME and AOL....http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/fou2.gif

[Johnny Fist]

...I shudder to think...

[bushmaster]

you know what makes me laugh? Windows ME and AOL....

Yeah! Toss WacAfee into the mix and your really gonna be buggered.