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Does summer mean more time online for your kids? Are you worried about what or who could be lurking in cyberspace?
Statistics show one in five children each year is solicited online for sex. As well, 65 per cent of high school students admit to being involved in unsafe, inappropriate or illegal activities online.
ParetoLogic’s free PGsurfer offers a free, effective tool for parents who are concerned about their children online. With this easy-to-use software, parents create customized “profiles” for each user. These profiles, which can be edited, set the parameters for each person’s computer use.
ParetoLogic PGsurfer offers sophisticated content filtering that restricts websites with inappropriate content such as pornography, illegal activities and drug use, based on the profiles parents create. As well, the program can be used to restrict the time someone spends on the computer. It can also block chat rooms, email, instant messaging and peer-to-peer file sharing applications.
In short, ParetoLogic PGsurfer puts the power in your hands to help your children be safe online. After ParetoLogic PGsurfer has been installed, it continues to protect your children with free database and product updates.
Another valuable resource for parents concerned about the online world is SafeSurfer.org. This free, unique website focuses on responsible and safe online behaviour. It is jam packed with features your kids will like – including arcade-style games, forums and news.
To learn more about ParetoLogic PGsurfer or to check out SafeSurfer.org, please click on the links.
Tip of the Month
It is very important to protect your passwords for banking and other online uses. Consider having a different password for each account.
Q. I am thinking of buying ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS. I am wondering what “Active Protection” means?
Signed: "Confused"
A. Dear "Confused"
Active Protection serves as a proactive shield to keep your PC safe. It monitors your system and lets you know if any potential harmful activities, such as a possible malware threat being downloaded, are occurring. ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS will let you know about the threat by popping up a notification message in real time and offering you options. As well, you can customize ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS to block potential threats automatically and without notification.
ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS checks in with prestigious West Coast Labs certification
Forget about threes. Good things recently came in fours for ParetoLogic. West Coast Labs awarded ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS with checkmark-certification in the categories of: Anti-Trojan, Anti-Virus Desktop and Anti-Spyware Desktop. With the successful completion of real-world tests in these categories, the sophisticated product also received certification in the
Anti-Malware area.
"We are honoured that West Coast Lab’s well-respected process has proven ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS to be of high quality," said Gregory Amlin, ParetoLogic Product Manager. "The four certifications we have received recognize the hard work and dedication that has gone into producing products that meet or exceed the industry’s standards."
Very well respected within the Internet security industry, West Coast Labs is one of the world’s leading independent test labs for information security products and services. Through its Checkmark System, products are put through their paces in a series of demanding, real-world tests. In order to measure up, software must meet stringent criteria.
ParetoLogic cycles, throws for charity
ParetoLogic team members are not about to let the possibility of sore legs or having a ball ricochet off their heads stand in the way of them helping out good causes.
In June, ParetoLogic employees climbed aboard the 30-seat Big Bike and rode around Victoria, B.C., Canada to help the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Before pedaling their hearts out, team members raised money for the foundation’s efforts. In total, the squad contributed $3,070 to the cause.
"We at ParetoLogic were pleased to be able to do what we could to help the Heart and Stroke Foundation," said ParetoLogic Co-Founder Adrian Pereira, who co-captained the team with Marlee Wilson. "Heart-related conditions hits close to home for many of us as it affects so many people. We were very pleased to see the good turnout from our company. Everyone was having fun and was very enthusiastic about doing their part for this great cause."
MySpace hoax court case could have far reaching consequences
The outcome of the legal case involving the woman Radar magazine called the “worst person on the Internet” could cause some major changes in the online world.
On June 16, Lori Drew of suburban St. Louis pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles court to one count of conspiracy and three counts of accessing protected computers without authorization. Drew, who was released on a $20,000 bond, did not comment to the press outside the court house.
The case goes back to 2006 when Drew, possibly with help, allegedly created a MySpace profile for a fictional boy named “Josh Evans.” Her alleged intent was to use Josh to find out what her daughter’s former friend, 13-year-old Megan Meier, was saying about the girl. Evans and Meier became friends through MySpace. Meier was devastated when in October, 2006, Evans sent her a message saying “the world would be a better place” without her. Meier later hung herself.
What awaits you online?
Malware Diaries gives you an inside look at what is going on in the world of spyware and malware and how to secure your computer and yourself from new and emerging threats.
Sound Advice - Open Mic with Malware Diaries' bloggers
Members of ParetoLogic's Spyware Analysis Team (S.W.A.T.) were guests of The Computer Information Show featured on C-FAX 1070 radio station. Our Computer Security specialists discussed malware, spyware and viruses with host Bill McCarter. Click to listen to the show's MP3 excerpts as the S.W.A.T. team gives advice and field questions from the listening audience...
What is SafeSurfer.org?
SafeSurfer, a website that is tailored to kids from the ages of 8-14, offers a forum, games, video and computer game reviews, entertainment updates and news about the hottest websites and applications all with an underlying theme of responsible and safe Internet use.
Information on new & cool sites available for kids
A safe place for kids to access the information they crave, the SafeSurfer website is continually updated with user (kids) generated information and is constantly fed with discussions and tips on how they keep themselves safe on the Internet. Fostering these discussions and offering the information in a collegial manner, puts the kids in the driver's seat, acknowledging the fact that they truly are the experts on their own computing and Internet experiences.
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Does it all sound Greek to you?
Computer speak can often make you feel like you are visiting a foreign country. Each month we will explain a word or phrase connected to the Internet. We aim to not only give you a better understanding of the online world, but also to provide you some newfound knowledge so you can impress your friends.
Data Miner:
What this program finds could be gold – unfortunately it might also be stealing it! The term data miner is used to describe spyware that secretly captures a user’s web surfing habits. However, it is also used for legitimate programs that organizations use to analyze activity on their computers.
"Just want to say well done on providing this product (PGsurfer) for free! After trying it, I would have bought it if you weren't giving it away!"
Thanks again,
D. E. Steinberg
"Thought I would say well done for the free ParetoLogic PGsurfer. Really nice to see a company giving away such products, especially if it is as good as your other products."
Martin F.
Please select the links to learn more about PGsurfer or click here to find out more about ParetoLogic’s other exciting products.
Here is your chance to get a little insight into the life of a member of Team Pareto!
Each month we feature a different member of the ParetoLogic team. As well as telling about their role in helping make your PC safer, we provide a little insight into the away from work lives of our team members.
This month we feature Pricilla Tumbach. This
multi-talent lady has joined the ParetoLogic squad as its first ever Talent and Culture Leader. With
great energy and enthusiasm, she is busy establishing a structured approach within Team Pareto to Talent and Culture. So, what does she enjoy most about her job?
"I think it is just the fact that I get to work in what I am passionate about, that is creating an environment so that people can be at their best. … What motivates me everyday is the people."
Priscilla feels that keeping ParetoLogic’s talent crew happy only benefits ParetoLogic in the end.
How she plays
In her off time, Priscilla loves being active with such activities as yoga, weight training, Pilates and cycling. In 2001, she was a member of Team Canada at the World Duathlons (running and cycling) in Rimini, Switzerland.
Current favourite CD: Pilgrim Heart by Krishna Das
Current favourite book: The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is The Key To High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim LOehr and Tony Schwartz
Current favourite movie: A Beautiful Mind
Where she plays
Favourite website: Amazon
Priscilla is proud to work at a company producing a wide range of quality software products. Please click here to learn more about ParetoLogic’s products. Also, make sure to check out this month’s Internet Security Tip on the sidebar on the left.
