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Author :: Susan Midlarsky  |
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| Article Title :: Avoiding Scams: If It Sounds Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is |
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| A week or so ago, I received an inquiry from a man in Indonesia about buying multiple copies of certain items on my website. I immediately suspected fraud, so I explained that I only had one piece of each. The man, who wrote impeccable English, said that was fine. I asked why he wanted to buy so much money's worth of jewelry (it was around $250). He said it was for his wife and daughters.He then asked if he could email me the billing and shipping info instead of using
the catalog. I told him the catalog was better, since it was more secure, and figured
if he was a scammer, it would be too much work for him.No such luck. He was unusually together. He placed an order for the (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Doug Woodall |
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| Article Title :: How to Thwart the Barbarian Spyware! |
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| Today,on most internet user's computers, we have the
ability to employ software, along with our
intelligence, to prevent viruses and spyware.
To put this article into proper perspective, we'll use
Medieval defense tactics.This is accomplished by 3 methods. First, a firewall...
'The Castle Moat' so to speak. A firewall can't see
inside your computer beforehand though, so if any viruses
or spyware were present before the firewall was installed
then its of no use. Of course, its extremely good at preventing new
attacks.Second, a anti-virus program.... 'The Castle Drawbridge!
They will not provide much help with spyware, but good
virus protection is as desirable as one of Ava (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Mitch Johnson |
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| Article Title :: Detect and Remove Spyware |
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| The increasingly common computer and internet threat known as spyware is designed to gather information about personal and business computer users. The private information spyware is capable of obtaining about you can include your click stream, usage habits, passwords, credit card number and social security information. It is almost guaranteed that all PC computers have been infected with spyware.A spyware infection is not primarily intended to alter a computer’s function but as a “side effect” your computer will begin malfunctioning in obvious ways when some types of spyware invade. Possible signs include continuous pop ups, browser crashes and unauthorized start page cha (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Mitch Johnson |
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| Article Title :: Detecting Spyware quickly |
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| Using free spyware scan and removal programs you are able to detect spyware infections currently running on your computer. Once you have successfully found and removed the malicious spyware infections you best defense against future spyware invasions is to purchase anti-spyware software that will actively protect your computer from new spyware intrusions.Finding one or more spyware programs that can detect and rid of harmful and invasive spyware is an important part of the maintenance on your computer. Spyware has become a prevalent threat to all computers, especially PCs and any others using Internet Explorer. The likelihood that your computer will not be infected with spyware (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Mitch Johnson |
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| Article Title :: Purchasing Spyware Software-Avoid the Scams |
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| With the demand for anti-spyware tools continuously on the rise because of the constant release of new and more invasive spyware scams, computer users may find themselves falling victim to malicious software downloads while searching for the right spyware removal tool. Several spyware removal software programs have been identified as fakes, but not before many computer users were drawn into the trap.Spyware Assassin claimed to be a spyware removal tool released by MaxTheater but underneath the claims to remove malicious spyware, the program was found to be a fake. The tool offered users a free scan that of course detected spyware, whether it was there or not because there was act (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Mitch Johnson |
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| Article Title :: Securing Your Computer to Keep Up with Internet Threats |
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| When spyware invades a computer system it monitors, records and sends out to intruders information on your computer usage and internet habits and it can possibly detect private banking and security information which could result in identity theft. Computers are easily infected with spyware while users click around online or download freeware.The Norton Internet Security Professional software is one of the top rated computer security tools for its ability to detect and fix viruses, Trojan Horses, spyware, joke programs and other malicious codes that can end up in security risks. The capabilities of all types of spyware are numerous, ranging from annoying consequences such as pop u (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Mitch Johnson |
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| Article Title :: Keeping Your Computer Spyware Free for Free |
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| As the threats of spyware continue to spread the means computer users must take to protect themselves and their computers from spyware infections become more difficult. A legitimate attitude among many computer uses is that the spyware should not have been installed on their computer without permission in the first place, therefore why should internet users be forced to pay for its removal. Although understandable, this way of thinking can cause users’ computers to crash while spyware applications steal away with your private information, unless you take thorough action to remove spyware through free downloadable removal tools.Purchasing anti-spyware software will provide the s (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Mitch Johnson |
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| Article Title :: Finding and Fighting Spyware |
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| Internet users have a slim to none chance at avoiding spyware because of the countless threats possible. Also making spyware difficult to avoid is its ability to install itself in your computer from numerous angles which forces you to find protection for your computer in several ways, none of which will guarantee complete protection. Downloading freeware and clicking on pop up ads are the most common ways a computer becomes infected with spyware but even beyond that users are invaded unknowingly by spyware just by surfing through seemingly secure sites.Problems arise with more malicious applications such as spyware, Trojans, keyloggers, dialers and adware. These invasive program (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Mitch Johnson |
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| Article Title :: Spyware Consequences and Defenses |
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| Unfortunately for computer users spyware has become the primary threat when surfing the internet and as the problem continues to grow the likelihood that users can stay “spyware free” is lessened.The nuisance with spyware, aside from its annoying byproduct consequences, is that users often invite the invasive application into their computers by visiting web sites with spyware embedded in their homepage. By visiting such a site you are inadvertently allowing spyware to detect and record your personal information and computer usage habits.Other possible occurrences that could have led to your computer’s spyware infection happen when you download freeware such as game or (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Mitch Johnson |
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| Article Title :: Remote Deployment of Surveillance Spyware Software |
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| Contrary to popular belief computer users are at a great risk of being invaded by spyware and other surveillance software from remote areas. Normally, people were unconcerned with surveillance software because it was assumed it could only be installed with physical access. Several surveillance software and spyware providers are now advertising remote deployment software that can be installed from any computer anywhere and the information collected from the subject is sent back to the intruder’s computer.Spyware or surveillance software can easily be slipped into someone’s computer through and email attachment, greeting card or simply by visiting a web site. Instead of destro (read full article) |
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