(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 26, 2002 ) SUGGESTED ANCHOR LEAD: As people rely more and more on technology, the importance of computer security increases. Computer viruses, hackers, privacy infringements and cyber predators are only some of the dangerous threats PC users have to deal with on a daily basis. Matt Kelly tells us what we can do this weekend to keep our computers ticking like clockwork. (:58)

SCRIPT: The National Cyber Security Alliance has designated October 27th, the day we turn back our clocks for daylight savings, as National Cyber Security Day. So when you fall back in time this weekend, remember to move forward with cyber security by checking your computer's defense against viruses, hackers and privacy infringements. Symantec Corporation's Marian Merritt provides you with a few tips.

CUT: (Merritt) Symantec makes it easy to check your computer's security on National Cyber Security Day with Symantec Security Check, a free Web service that diagnoses how secure your PC is in just a few minutes. Visit www.symantec.com/securitycheck. You should also protect your computer from online threats by using security software like Norton Internet Security.

SCRIPT: You can also get more information on National Cyber Security Day by visiting the National Cyber Security Alliance's Web site at www.staysafeonline.info or the Federal Trade Commission's consumer information security page at www.ftc.gov. I'm Matt Kelly.

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