If you subscribe to Verizon Internet Security Suite (VISS), you can now get enhanced security options on your home PC. The phone giant has just added Wi-Fi Security and Advance Protection features to the suite.
The new capabilities won’t cost you anything extra. It’s available to Verizon FiOS Internet and Verizon High Speed Internet customers, as well as other broadband users.
The new Wi-Fi Security feature helps protect subscribers from hackers, eavesdroppers and other security threats associated with unsecured wireless networks and hot spots. When connecting to a wireless network, the service displays an alert if a network is unencrypted and, by providing simple how-to instructions, encourages users to set up encryption. When subscribers use public hot spots, Wi-Fi security can automatically turn off network discovery and sharing for increased security.
The new Advance Protection feature defends users against malicious programs by monitoring a computer's behavior. The service boosts protection with continuous searches for malware and monitoring of suspicious activities on the computer. VISS then uses deep-cleaning capabilities to remove the harmful items.
New subscribers to VISS will receive the additional Wi-Fi Security and Advance Protection services immediately, while existing VISS subscribers will have the ability to automatically upgrade on May 7. They can also download the feature right away by going here and clicking on "Manage My Broadband Essentials & Extras" under the "Billing" category.
All of the security suite coverage is available for a monthly price of $5.99.
