Useful Security Tools

There are a number of steps you should take to protect your own computer and Internet environment. We recommend that you consider the following tools to protect your computer and enhance your Internet experience:

Tools From America First

Online Statements - Receive your statement online and avoid problems with traditional paper statement mailings.
Direct Deposit - Have your check deposited directly to America First for convenience, security, and privacy.
Bill Pay - This free service from America First keeps payment information secure and private.

Internet Tools

Anti-Virus Protection

Symantec or Norton AntiVirus at www.symantec.com
McAfee VirusScan at www.mcafee.com

Personal Firewall Protection

Symantec or Norton Personal Firewall at www.symantec.com
McAfee Personal Firewall at www.mcafee.com
ZoneAlarm OC Firewall at www.zonelabs.com

Anti Aware/Spyware Protection

The main problems with Adware and Spyware is that they cause performance issues with computers and can compromise privacy. For example, you may notice your browser not working properly, your computer might freeze temporarily, or your computer may load web pages extremely slow. These are all signs that you probably have adware or spyware on your machine.

Removing spyware successfully is difficult enough to make preventing it in the first place a priority. Here are some tools available to remove and prevent many of these programs: