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23.06.07 | Comments Off

Be On The Lookout For Spyware

One of the new ways criminals are using the internet is by
spreading a spyware virus.
Spyware and adware are becoming commonplace on the internet, and
it is essential that all computer users take the necessary steps
to protect themselves from the damage they can do.
What is spyware anyway?
The term spyware virus actually covers a broad range of
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13.06.07 | Comments Off

Viruses don’t do Christmas

Most companies’ Internet security protection has a potentially
fatal flaw: it relies on the long-suffering IT staff to run
updates and install patches. Your staff may be good, they may be
hard-working beyond compare, but they’re people and they do need
a day off now and then.
Whatever you may think of virus writers, some of them are very
good at […]

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05.06.07 | Comments Off

Virus Hoaxes

Have you ever gotten an email message like this?
BIGGGG TROUBLE !!!! DO NOT OPEN “WTC Survivor” It is a virus
that will erase your whole “C” drive. It will come to you in the
form of an E-Mail from a familiar person. I repeat a friend sent
it to me, but called and warned me before I […]

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