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If you have run into trouble problems with your computer these solutions may help.

We use a Firewall, Antivirus software Adware and Spam protection software to keep our systems clean.

Please review the whole page, There are many sources listed here including avenues for reporting internet crime.

 

 

 

Are Your Receiving Ugly Spam Mail From dragonboats.ca?

Not really. Email spammers are illegally using our domain name, dragonboats.ca, as the "From" address for mass ad mailings. This is called spoofing. dragonboats.ca is not in the stock market information business. We regret that our good name is being tarnished by association with cheap ads for questionable stock and sleazy products. We strongly ask you not to buy any stock or offering received.

We love paddling, good fun, exercise and competition, we are doing our best to make the world a better place.

Microsoft® Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)

Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software    (works well, Complete, )


Click here to go to Microsoft downloads

 

 
Tracking and Fighting Spam:
A Primer for Postmasters

R'ykandar Korra'ti
This is an excellent article on understanding email Spam and how to do something about it. 1999 dated but still good    
trace IP addresses

http://www.internic.net/

Trace different IP Addresses

http://www.apnic.net/apnic-bin/whois.pl

   

Lavasoft - protecting your privacy
Lavasoft our newest addition to battle adware,  Adware protection, Free scan/removal Well worth the money to purchase a licensed copy "Highly recommended"
 

90 Day Free Trial Subscription from Trend MicroTrend Micro offers a free scan and removal of your computer to help you get your problems resolved. We have found that their products will often clean up stuff that has slipped past other virus detectors.Well worth the money to purchase a licensed copy "Highly recommended"

Stop spam with InBoxerAn add on for Outlook. Does a fantastic job of eliminating spam mail while keeping you in control. Free trial period. Once you have tried it you will not wish to be without it. Well worth the money to purchase a licensed copy. "Highly recommended"

 

Adware protection, scan/removal "Very good"
Anti-Trojan, Anti-Worm, Anti-Dialer and Anti-Spyware all in one
Download trial version  "This one worked for us"

Go to the a² homepageGo to the a² homepage

Adware protection and scan Spybot available at:
www.download.com http://www.download.com/3000-8022-10122137.html

Virus protection and cleaning  from Trendmicro Housecall
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

You may also wish to try some anti spam ware such  as

Ad-Aware SE Personal

SpamCon Foundation logo

TechNet Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

Theorica Software
for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Safe XP improves your system performance and makes Windows to run faster, more secure and more stable! It is suitable for beginners and experts!

http://www.moensted.dk/spam/

CAUCE Canada
Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email - Canada 

Good Luck!! we hope this helps.
If you have any recommendations please let us know so we can make it available to others. 


Below is a list of recommended Antivirus software from Microsoft

Microsoft Windows Security Center Antivirus Partners

You can help protect the data and applications on your computer by using antivirus software and keeping it current. Antivirus software is available from a variety of Microsoft partners, including those listed below.

Important If you have antivirus software installed but want to install a new product from a different company, be sure to uninstall your current product before installing the new one. Having two different antivirus programs installed can cause conflicts (problems) on your computer. (SLOOOOOOOW COMPUTING)

12 Month Free Trial Subscription from Computer Associates 12 Month Free Trial Subscription from Computer Associates
 

eTrust EZ Antivirus from Computer Associates is easy to install, use and update. eTrust EZ Antivirus protects against damaging virus incidents and prevents unintentional spreading of destructive viruses to family, friends, businesses, and other Internet users. Built specifically to meet the demanding requirements of today's Internet-intensive desktop and home PC user, eTrust EZ Antivirus leverages CA's enterprise-class Antivirus capabilities for the home user.


6 Month Free Trial Subscription from F-secure 6 Month Free Trial Subscription from F-secure
 

F-Secure Corporation protects individuals and businesses against computer viruses and other threats coming through the Internet or mobile networks. Our award-winning solutions include antivirus, desktop firewall with intrusion prevention and network encryption. Our key strength is the speed of response to new threats. For businesses our solutions feature centralized management.


12 Month Free Subscription After Mail-in Rebate from McAfee Security 12 Month Free Subscription After Mail-in Rebate from McAfee Security
 

McAfee Security offers consumer/home office, small/medium businesses, and corporate/enterprise users simple and cost-effective proven security solutions to protect Microsoft environments. These solutions protect from malicious known and unknown viruses, worms, and buffer overflows such as the recent Mydoom worm. The McAfee Protection-in-Depth Strategy delivers a complete set of system and network protection solutions differentiated by intrusion prevention technology that can proactively detect and block attackers protecting your Microsoft environment before damage occurs.


90 Day Free Trial Subscription from Panda Software 90 Day Free Trial Subscription from Panda Software
 

Panda Software, global provider of virus and intrusion prevention technologies, offers proactive security solutions for all types of users, from the largest corporations through small and medium-sized companies to home users. Its corporate products offer hassle-free automatic and centralized administration providing network-wide protection, via multi-layer security technology to ensure uniform protection across the enterprise. Its commitment to customer service, innovative products, and the pioneering concept of 24h-365d tech support have revolutionized the IT security industry.


90 Day Free Trial Subscription from Symantec 90 Day Free Trial Subscription from Symantec
 

Around the world, more users turn to Norton award-winning security products to keep their computers safe. Whether you want to block viruses and hackers, secure important information, filter spam email, or protect your family from Internet threats, Symantec provides you with best-of-breed, easy-to-use solutions. If you're already using Norton products and need to get up to date or want to improve your current security protection, visit us now and get started with proven solutions from the world's leading Internet security company: Symantec.


90 Day Free Trial Subscription from Trend Micro 90 Day Free Trial Subscription from Trend Micro
 

Trend Micro is a global leader in antivirus and Internet content security software and services. Trend Micro's PC-cillin Internet Security provides comprehensive and easy to use protection for your computer and PDA. Named "Editor's Choice" by CNET.com, its new advanced features go far beyond standard antivirus and firewall protection, helping to safeguard your PC from new emerging threats like network viruses such as MSBLAST and BAGLE, spam email, inappropriate web content, and Spyware programs

Other helpful Links:

CNET Download.com

Decent Downloads - Favourite Freeware Downloads

Tech News From Around The World

Reporting an internet crime:
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NIPC Seal
link - www.nipc.gov

National Infrastructure Protection Center

Incident Report
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Computer Crime and
Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS)

 

How to Report Internet-Related Crime

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