  <p>Protecting your computer and it&#39;s valuable contents is critical to any business organization.&nbsp;&nbsp; Listed below are free online resources to a number of data protection and security tools.&nbsp; </p>  <p><strong>Microsoft Security Updates</strong><strong><br /> </strong>In order to close security holes that have been discovered since Windows was shipped and installed, we advise everyone to visit the Microsoft Update Website at <a href="http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/">http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com</a>.</p>  <p><strong>Hoaxes</strong><strong><br /> </strong>Stay up to date with the latest email hoaxes and chain letters at <a href="http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/">http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/</a></p>  <p><strong>Online Virus Check</strong><br /> Scan your computer for viruses while you are online.&nbsp; Try Trend Micro&#39;s free virus scan called HouseCall at <a href="http://housecall.antivirus.com/pc_housecall/">http://housecall.antivirus.com/pc_housecall/</a></p>  <p><strong>Online Internet Security Check</strong><strong><br /> </strong>Whether you are dialing into the Internet or have an &quot;always-on&quot; (cable modem or DSL) connection, Shields Up! will check the security of your computer&#39;s connection to the Internet.&nbsp; This is a free online service offered through Steve Gibson&#39;s website at <a href="http://grc.com/default.htm">http://grc.com/default.htm</a>.</p>  <p><strong>Online Firewall Security Check</strong><br /> Hopefully you have Firewall software installed on your computer, especially if you have an &quot;always-on&quot; (cable modem or DSL) connection.&nbsp; Steve Gibson&#39;s LeakTest will check the integrity of your Firewall software.&nbsp; This free online service can be found at <a href="http://grc.com/default.htm">http://grc.com/default.htm</a>.</p>  <p><strong>Symantec&#39;s Security/Virus Check</strong><br /> Try Symantec&#39;s free online security and virus check at <a href="http://security1.norton.com/">http://security1.norton.com</a></p>  <p>&nbsp;</p>  <br />  