Consider that there are over 1 million more computers in the world today than there were just a few short years ago. Now consider that the amount of data stored in computers, both private and government owned, is staggering, and probably well in excess of 10 million gigabytes. The number of people with access to the Internet is estimated at well over 35 million and growing daily; (and) If you consider that the number of existing computer viruses has been estimated at well over 7,400, with new viruses appearing each year... It is no surprise that the safeguarding of computerized data has become an integral part of our highly technological society. We as a society are now becoming aware of the dangers faced once we turn on our computers. Media has focused on computer security of big businesses and how they have been breached, yet individuals do not stop and think about their own personal computer safety. Information can be stolen or damaged, access of personal computers can be gained without permission, viruses and worms can enter creating problems for a user, and our computers may be susceptible to cyber attacks from hackers. Yet most computer users are new to the technology or do not realize the dangers at hand. This is why users need to learn how to keep their personal computer safe.