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Are there unseen Trojans, dialers or worms lurking on your computer? |
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If you use the internet, There is over 90% chance your computer is infected with spyware - Source CNN | |||||||||||||
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What Are Hackers? What can a Hacker do to my computer? Hackers are the reason we have computer identity theft. Many cases of computer identity theft and stolen credit card and banking information are thanks to the efforts of unscrupulous hackers. There are ways to protect yourself from identity theft. Internet and computer safeguards: 1. Install a firewall on your home computer to prevent hackers from obtaining personal identifying and financial data from your hard drive. This is especially important if you connect to the Internet by DSL or cable modem. 2. Install and update virus protection software to prevent a worm or virus from causing your computer to send out files or other stored information. 3. Password-protect files that contain sensitive personal data, such as financial account information. Create passwords that combine 6-8 numbers and letters, upper and lower case. In addition, encrypt sensitive files. 4. When shopping online, do business with companies that provide transaction security protection, and that have strong privacy and security policies. 5. Before disposing of your computer, remove data by using a strong “wipe” utility program. Do not rely on the “delete” function to remove files containing sensitive information. 6. Never respond to "phishing" email messages. These appear to be from your bank, eBay, or PayPal. They instruct you to visit their web site, which looks just like the real thing. Once you get to thier web site, you are told to confirm your account information, provide your SSN, date of birth and other personal information. Legitimate financial companies never email their customers with such requests. These messages are the work of fraudsters attempting to obtain personal information in order to commit identity theft. Never click on a link in an email from any one saying you need to update your information, always enter the URL from your browser. 7. Be aware that file-sharing and file-swapping programs expose your computer to illegitimate access by hackers and fraudsters. If you use such programs, make sure you comply with the law and know what you are doing. Install and update strong firewall and virus protection. Many file-sharing programs are downloaded by youngsters without the knowledge of their parents. There are software programs available that identify file sharing software and locate shared files on home computers. |
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