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Free MacAfee Stinger

January 8th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Anti Virus, Digital Download Products, Mcafee, eCommerce Associates

The MacAfee AVERT Stinger is a stand-alone utility which can be used to find and then remove specific worms and viruses. Please bear in mind that it should not be used instead of a full blown anti-virus application. It is designed to catch certain nasties, but you are strongly advised to have running on your computer full protection software.

At the time of writing, the Stinger will hunt for literally hundreds of viruses, including Aardvark, Devil, Michelangelo, Franny and W32/Autorun.worm.

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When the box appears and you are prompted for an action, go for the one that says Save and download the file into a suitable place on your hard drive.

Once the download is complete and saved, find the file and run it. You should then see the Stinger interface. It will scan the C: drive first by default, but you can choose it to scan other drives by using the Add, or Browse button. Stinger will automatically repair any infected files which it finds.

Now, that’s all pretty straightforward, but there are some common questions that get asked when using the Stinger.

If you’re sure you have a virus, but the Stinger didn’t seek it out and kill it, then bear in mind that the virus you have, might not be the one that is on the hit list. Also, remember that the Stinger is not a replacement for a full anti-virus software application. You do need full protection for your computer whenever possible.

Other people ask if Stinger is a supported application and is there any support. It is not and is designed to track down certain worms and viruses. It is stand-alone with no support, and indeed, there are no guarantees when using it.

If you’re wondering what the List Viruses button is used for, then this handy little tool does as it says. Press it and it will list the viruses that it has been taught to seek and destroy.

And if you find that Stinger finds a virus and can’t repair it, and you happen to be running Windows ME, or Windows XP, then it might be because the Windows System Restore functionality has a lock on the infected file in question. You should therefore disable the system restore before you start scanning.

And finally, if you want to save the scan results to a log file, then click File and choose the Save Report to File.

Right, so there you have it. If you think you are infected, you can always give the Stinger its head and see what it can seek out and destroy, but always remember, do not rely on the Stinger for your sole protection. Use a full protection application, otherwise you will regret it.

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Cyber War

December 17th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Anti Virus, Mcafee, eCommerce Associates

If the world is a logical place, it follows that as computerised systems take more control of our lives and as the Internet becomes the main forum for communication and the sharing of ideas, that cyber space could become the new battleground for nations to exercise their muscles.

 

Cyber War is upon us might be the new worry, but actually, what does it mean? How does the ‘war’ manifest itself and is the world heading for some Terminator-like scenario as the computers eventually brush aside frail humans and begin to think it would be much more fun to rule the planet themselves?

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So, lets have a look at different aspects of cyber war. At one end of the scale is the subversive techniques, which include setting out to destroy certain web-sites, create damaging email scams, or spitting out propaganda via innocent looking and so-called independent web-sites. Arguably this happens on a daily basis already, with governments and various groups (lobbyists, activists and terrorists) constantly trying to win the hearts and minds of the nations by explaining and justifying their version of events.

 

Few people these days don’t bear their grudges via the Internet and whereas before governments might be able to claim the upper hand by controlling their particular media, now everyone can establish a web-site and deliver their view and rant on life.

 

In the middle of the scale of cyber war techniques comes cyber espionage. Having James Bond running around the world clocking up horrendous expenses and causing a lot of explaining to do, is just now so old hat. Why not turn your computer on and get some clever computer geek to hack into someone else’s mainframe and get all the information they want. Everyone from the military to business people will tell you that their systems are safe and secure, and impossible to exploit. Wrong, any computerised system is vulnerable to attack, especially one that communicates to the outside world via a network. You’ve just got to hope that the programmers are as savvy as the hackers and that they can keep the bad boys out. But recent media stories about spotty teenagers hacking into U.S military computers are arguably very frightening indeed.

 

And at the nasty end of the cyber war scale is the all out attack on a countries infra-structure via the web. Basically, if you can hack into another country’s system, you can run riot and cause far more damage than a group of lone terrorists.

 

Think what you could do if you hade free rein inside a bank’s computer system (draining all the accounts for example), or if you could take control of a country’s power system (shutting down power plants, or turning off gas), or accessing military control computers (controlling submarines, or bombers during a mission).

 

 

And yes, that might just sound a bit fanciful, a bit like a Hollywood film plot, but Internet security firm McAfee recently issued a report that some 120 countries were actively researching ways of using the internet to target and attack another country’s government, utility and military systems.

 

And the fingers of accusation have already been pointed, with China having been blamed for cyber attacks on the U.S, Germany and India. They have all been rigorously denied by the Chinese government.

 

But, cyber attacks have been reported, including Estonia under attack from Russia; the U.S. and Europe from China (pundits reckon that pinning the blame on China is not totally provable, although they do point out that maybe Chinese based systems are prone to be controlled by external parties and used as proxy attack method); and, most recently, Georgia from Russia.

 

So, cyber war might sound like the good basis of a blockbuster novel, but, unfortunately, it’s now a reality and likely to get worse, in whatever guise it takes.

 

But the Terminator? Perhaps not quite yet.

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Key Findings of the 2007 CSI Computer Crime and Security Survey

August 12th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Anti Virus, Digital Download Products, Home Electricals and Computers, Mcafee, eCommerce Associates

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As the longest running survey in the information security field, the CSI Computer Crime and Security Survey provides the most trusted and most highly quoted statistics in the industry. Published each year by the Computer Security Institute (CSI), the following is a summary of 2007’s key findings.

An average of $350,424 was lost by respondents due to computer security issues. This amount is more than double that reported last year.

18% of respondents who had incurred a security problem report that their specific breach was directly targeted to their business or organization.

The greatest financial losses were caused by financial fraud. In previous years virus attacks have created the greatest financial damages.

Insider abuses of company email and networks were reported by over half of all respondents. These abuses include trafficking pornography and pirated materials.

29% of organizations reporting have involved law enforcement agencies when computer intrusions have occurred.

What does this tell us?

  • Online criminals are becoming more advanced and are finding it easier to target specific groups rather than sweep a broad range of targets as they did in the past
  • Online financial fraud is a significant threat
  • Computer systems and networks must be safeguarded from unwarranted outsiders and unwarranted insider activities
  • Law enforcement is assuming a more active role in computer crime

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Customer Case Study – McAfee Helps Customers Prevent Identity and Bank Account Theft

August 12th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Anti Virus, Digital Download Products, Home Electricals and Computers, Mcafee, eCommerce Associates

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Family man from Florida explains,
“We feel much more secure using McAfee.”

The most dangerous hackers online today want to hijack your unprotected information to use for identity and bank theft. These hackers want to take over vulnerable home computers to mask their identity as they perform further illegal acts – including installing spyware.

Because many families do not maintain adequate security to protect their computers – families have become easy prey to the illegal motives of computer hackers. The Wierzbowski family of Florida, however, seem like unlikely victims – “I’ve been aware of the need for PC security since we got our first home computer in 1999,” explained Jon Wierzbowski. “I did comparison shopping for a security solution and saw that McAfee® came highly recommended.”

Jon, a police officer and professor in his mid-40s, trusts and uses McAfee to protect his family’s several computers. “I use our computers for email, photos, music, surfing, online banking, and occasional purchases.” Jon further explains that he feels 100% confident that all of his computers are properly protected and carefully loaded with all the right security software.

Jon uses McAfee Wireless Protection to protect his computers from the potential hacking concerns that accompany the use of wireless Internet in his home. Jon understands completely that he’s at additional risk when using the Internet with a wireless connection.

“Our biggest concerns are identity theft and bank account theft,” Jon said. “With the increase in identity theft, we all need better security now and in the future, and McAfee is the best available.”

McAfee employs only the top talent in the computer industry. This way McAfee can ensure that it is giving its customers only the best possible service and the best possible protection for its customers. A subscription to McAfee also ensures that Jon’s software is always uploading and is prepared to face the challenges of surfing the Internet.

As an officer of the law, Jon is very aware of the hazards and dangers associated with growing up in a wireless society. With online predators, inappropriate content, and other dangers, Jon counts on McAfee to protect his children from the dangers of online predators.

McAfee’s customer service is also what sold Jon and his wife Kara on buying its computer software – “McAfee’s online customer service, with its live chat function, is very helpful when we have questions,” Jon explained. “Theft will always be a concern as we shop, communicate, and surf online-that’s just reality. But we feel much more secure using McAfee.”

McAfee uses the most up-to-date anti-phishing technologies to protect identity and bank theft in order to protect the identities of customers like Jon and Kara. McAfee Internet Security Suite guarantees trusted PC protection from viruses, hackers, and spyware. Thanks to McAfee and their protection, Jon explains, he can rest easy knowing that his family is protected.


Interview Conducted by Contos Dunne Communications LLC: February 2007

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Parental Controls and Cyber Bullying: What Every Parent

August 12th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Anti Virus, Digital Download Products, Home Electricals and Computers, Mcafee, eCommerce Associates

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Many technological advancements that appear to solve problems also bring with them new problems as well. For example, the Internet has provided us with unsurpassed communications devices such as Instant Messaging, social networking website and electronic bulletin boards. However, these devices come with a catch – they are great tools for criminals looking to disseminate information and steal your identity.

These communication tools can also be abused with spam and the spreading of viruses that can take over your PC as well as lies and hateful messages, which can take over someone’s life, especially if the victim is a young person.

Today, many children don’t actually leave their classmates and conflicts behind at the classroom. By using computers, text pagers, and cell phone, children are able to be in touch with other people at all time and can use this technology to bully, pester and harm innocent victims.

While it is impossible to completely eliminate cyber bullying from your child’s life, McAfee® SecurityCenter can provide parents with the tool necessary to protect their children from the threat of cyber bulling.

If employed properly, McAfee Internet Security Suite and McAfee Total ProtectionT products both come with parental controls that can help limit the access your children might have to objectionable material whenever they go online. McAfee’s goal is to give you piece of mind when allowing your child to use the Internet or any other technology.

Here are some suggestions for helping with cyber bullying: firstly, limit the child’s time online; second, block access to inappropriate web sites; thirdly, use keyword filtering; and finally, use image analysis filtering.

Many parents are concerned with the amount of time their child spends online. The less time your child spends online, the less chance that they are going to be susceptible to online bullying. McAfee offers a way to protect you child by installing “Internet Time Limits”. McAfee SecurityCenter enables you to block out times of the day in which the child cannot use the Internet. This way you will have complete control over your child’s online activities.

In addition to limiting the amount of time your children spend online, you can also limit the web sites that they visit by using the “Block Web Sites” feature, where you simply type in the web site addresses (also known as URLs). For example: www.myspace.com.

Also available to parents is the “Keywords” feature that can filter out unwanted language and rude comments from e-mail and instant messaging. Another tool for parents to employ is the image analysis, this can prevent inappropriate photos being displayed to children.

Nothing can replace active parenting when it comes to dealing with cyber bullying. Cyber bullying is a serious challenge to protecting our children. Make sure you are always aware of your child’s online activities. Be sure that you child doesn’t become another victim – help install computer software that protects them from the harms associated with the Internet. Of course, these tools have a limited scope regarding the prevention of cyber bullying.

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Spam: Definitely Not Child's Play

August 12th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Anti Virus, Digital Download Products, Home Electricals and Computers, Mcafee, eCommerce Associates

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If you have kids in their early teens, and they are regular users of the Internet, there are three undeniable facts that are apparent.

Firstly, many early teens can’t think of a world without the guidance of the Internet. Many teens virtually live online. Every child can look up anything at anytime. Secondly, many kids in their early teens are more tech-savvy and net-savvy than you are. You might even have turned to them on occasion for help with the computer, and you’re definitely not alone. Thirdly, their level of technical sophistication is not matched by their level of emotional sophistication. There may be many kids out there who can handle a PC but aren’t old enough to deal with the online threats that accompany surfing the Internet. As a result, your computer may need help.

May teenagers use the computer for online chatting and e-mail. As a result, they are prone to becoming victims of online identity theft and hacking programs. Teenagers are the ones – according to research – that are most susceptible to online threats. Research indicates that most of them generally don’t ask for parental permission before posting their email address and other personal information online. Most teenagers have never had their parents sit down with them and discuss the online security threats that can accompany any personal computer.

During governmental hearing on the subject of unsolicited email, Senator Charles Schumer of New York informed the public that his family had become the victims of online threats through e-mail spamming. In this case, as he found to his consternation, there’s absolutely nothing he can do. There wasn’t a single law prohibiting spammers from sending out vast quantities of porn spam. Much of this spam goes out to an unintended audience: children.

Spam contains many more threats other than the harmful dangers of e-mail spam porn. There are several online offers, for example, of “free” products that sound to god to be true. Many of these free offers state that you can receive a “free” DVD player if you simply fill out an online form containing your personal information. What teenager can’t resist? Herein lies the problem.

“Speaking for myself, I can’t just look at all this as a technology problem-I’m a parent too, and the idea of my kids, or any of their friends, receiving this stuff is absolutely disgusting to me,” said Bari Abdul, Vice President of World Wide Consumer Marketing, with computer security company McAfee®. Abdul further explains that every family should treat their home computer they way they protect security in their own home – by making sure all threats are eliminated using good security.

So What’s To Be Done?

It is very difficult to change the habits of children when surfing the Internet. Instant messaging isn’t going away – and as a result, it is important to educate and protect your child from the dangers of the Internet.

So do as you would with any other potentially dangerous situation. Educate yourself about spam and then talk to your kids about it. And use technology to keep your PC safe:

McAfee Internet Security Suite offers a set of must-have security protections for families. The services available in this software is above all others: real-time external security alert system, personal identity protection software, and virus protection against all online threats. This program warns you about your PC’s security vulnerability as well as parental controls that provide child-specific settings for web pages, chat filtering, objectionable word filtering, online time limits, and more.

Every McAfee Parental Controls are designed for each family – you can customize based on what your family needs to be able to use. This way your can protect your family from seeing any inappropriate content. McAfee Parental Controls provides the protection that you need while still allowing your child to use the Internet safely.

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Protect Yourself From Online Threats: Tips to Help Secure

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Every family computer has at least one person who uses e-mail and instant messaging (IM) for keeping in touch with family, friends, and business associates. Using these services unwisely, however, may make you and your computer susceptible to online threats including spam, phishing scams, viruses, Trojan horses, and other online problems. Here is some general advice in order to prevent you from becoming another statistic.

1. Always use up-to-date security software: By using security products, such as the McAfee® Internet Security Suite, you will be sure to protect your PC from viruses, worms, Trojans, unwanted e-mail (spam), phishing scams, and other malicious software. McAfee’s products contain firewalls which can monitor your Internet connection and stop unsolicited to and from your PC. Make sure you download all updates given by your security software.

2. Only share your e-mail address with those you trust: Only your family, friends, and trusted business contacts should have your personal e-mail address. Refrain from posting your e-mail addressing on any website or public domain. If you post your e-mail on these sites, phishing scam artists and spammers will take your e-mail address and distribute it as they will. If you would like to subscribe to a newsletter or Web site and receive confirmation e-mail for online transactions, consider using a generic e-mail address that is not linked to any of your personal information. Here is an example of a generic e-mail address: monkey@samplee-mailbox.com

3. Never open any attachment unless you trust and know the source of the attachment: Even then, you should still be vigilant. Try to contact the sender of the attachment directly to make sure that they have not sent anything without their knowledge. Pay close attention to any warnings provided, if your choose to download files. Also, make sure your security software is enabled.

4. Be wary when using messaging programs. Be very careful when using these programs because many hackers use them as a way to get personal information from you. Never accept people you don’t trust into your IM groups. Be smart about how you use your personal IM at work because your employer may monitor and view your personal messages.

5. Be careful and on the lookout for phishing scams: Phishing scams pretend to be a trusted online source – such as a bank or other financial institution – and ask that you send in your password. As a result, many people, thinking that the website is completely legitimate, give up there personal information quite easily. Always, verify web addresses before submitting your personal information.

6. Use e-mail carefully. Be wary of what information you send and receive when using your e-mail. Your friends and family might not have the same protection computer protection as you, so be careful. Never send your credit-card information, Social Security number, or other private information via e-mail.

7. To not open or reply to any spam e-mail. If you do not recognize the sender, do not respond. Even responding once to the e-mail may encourage more e-mail spam.

8. Make sure your e-mail is complex. With a complex e-mail address, it makes it more difficult for hackers to auto-generate your e-mail, send spam e-mail, or target your e-mail for other types of attacks. Try to use numbers or letters in a unique combination to make sure that your e-mail is hard to copy. A sample complex e-mail is: Tracy4soccer459@samplee-mail.com.

9. Make sure you passwords are foolproof and unbreakable. Always make it difficult for others to gain access to your personal information. You can make an effective password by using small and tall letters and special characters. Here is an example of a strong password is: Go1dM!n3.

10. Never enter personal information into a pop-up screen. Sometimes a phishing scam artist will direct you to a real organization web site – but then an unauthorized pop-up screen created by the scammer will appear. It will ask you to fill in personal information. However, you should never enter any information into a pup-up screen that you do
not trust.

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Enforce Online Law: Be Your Own E-mail Security Guard

August 12th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Anti Virus, Digital Download Products, Home Electricals and Computers, Mcafee, eCommerce Associates

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For clean-freaks, having e-mail can be a nightmare. No matter how thorough you can be with cleaning and tidying your email account, there always appears to viruses and spam e-mails that never seem to go away. Some email messages are innocuous, but many contain programs that can give hackers control of your computer. Other e-mails are designed to enable you to give away your personal data and become a victim of identity theft.

As a result, there is good news and there is bad news: the bad news is that you’ll probably never get rid of it all; the good news is that there are simple steps you can take to scrub away most of it. Here are some steps to take in order to enable to get control of your e-mail account once again:

1. Get Strong Anti-Virus Software: All major anti-virus products contain a mail-scan function for your computer. Make sure you can invest in an anti-virus software and download the updates in order to prevent e-mail viruses.

2. Never click on any link: Many phishing scams are designed to confuse consumers into entering personal information into a fraudulent website, which claims to be a respectable company. Never click on a link in an email asking you to update your account information. Travel to the company’s web site in a separate browser window and send an email query.

3. Attachments can be dangerous, leave them alone: Unsolicited e-mail attachments often contain viruses which can sideline your computer. These attachments launch viruses which can send copies of itself to everyone in your e-mail address book. If you aren’t expecting an attachment, don’t open it.

4. Always skip the previews: Some of the more sophisticated viruses spread without any action on your part. As soon as you open a message in the “preview” window of your email program, it can begin installing malicious programs on your computer. Users of the Microsoft® Outlook email program are particularly susceptible. In order to prevent this from happening, close the window so that you have to double-click on a message in order to read it. This is a way to provide another layer of protection.

5. Don’t become scared – Inform the proper authorities: If you believe that your personal information, including your financial data, has been compromised – contact one or all of the three major credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Ask these companies to put a fraud alert on your file. The fraud line for Equifax is 800.525.6285; for Experian is 888.397.3742, and for TransUnion is 800.680.7289.

6. Use McAfee® security products and services to help control the online threats to your computer.

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Top Ten Tips to Protect Your Personal Information and Identity

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Every time you go online, you enter a world of potential danger for your computer. Without the proper protection and knowledge, your computer may become susceptible to identity theft, spam, spyware, phishing scams, and Trojan horses. By simply using software like Instant Messaging, you can often communicate personal information to would-be criminals. By not having online protection, you risk having this personal information and possibly your identity stolen. As a result, there are several different ways to protect your computer against hackers. Follow these top ten tips to protect yourself and your computer:

1. Use multi-faceted security software to protect your computer: McAfee can protect your computer from viruses, spyware, adware, hackers, unwanted emails, phishing scams, and identity theft. Look for comprehensive, multi-faceted PC security software that protects you.

2. Using firewalls every time you access the Internet can protect your computer: A firewall helps keep your computer safe by adding a security layer between your PC and the Internet. It also stops hackers from stealing your identity, destroying files, or using your computer to attack other computers.

3. Only use a PC that you know is secure: Unsecured computers are easy prey for hackers. If you need to send important personal information online, make sure the PC is secured. Some computers only have the bare minimum while others, like those with McAfee Total ProtectionT.

4. Phishing: Be aware of the threats to your computer. Phishing scams pretend to be a trusted online source – such as a bank or other financial institution – and ask that you send in your password. As a result, many people, thinking that the website is completely legitimate, give up there personal information quite easily. Always, verify web addresses before submitting your personal information.

5. Make sure your wireless network is secure. Online hackers can easily access your personal information from miles away to steal your information and use your wireless network for their own communication. Always use extra security when dealing with wireless Internet.

6. Never install unwanted programs onto your computer, it may contain spyware or adware on your PC. Although many of these programs appear harmless, many of the free online sites are designed to install malware and track your personal information. Always be careful when installing any program from any site.

7. Chain Mail is dangerous and full of viruses, never open them: Only download or read e-mails from those sources you identify as trustworthy. Unless you are completely sure about the content of the e-mail, never download anything.

8. Monitor credit, and report and irregularities: Always check your credit history. You may not know it, but you could have become a victim of identity theft and not even known it. Visit the Gateway support site for the latest tips to keeping your computer safety or the Federal Trade Commission’s site to keep abreast of the latest trends in identify theft.

9. Keep track of your children’s online activities: Limit your child’s online time and install parental controls to ensure that your child does not enter any websites that may be susceptible to hacking or online theft. This software also protects against online predators.

10. Always back-up critical data to you’re a CD or Thumbdrive: Keep important files on CD to prevent the loss of critical files. Use software backup tools if available, and store the backup disks in case of an emergency.

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Phishing: The Latest Online Threat and What You Can Do

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Phishing is the latest trend in online identity theft in which fraudulent emails try to gain your personal information by pretending to be a bank or another institution.

Believe it or not, phishing is a security threat for which many people do not understand the implications. In the nationally representative survey of 2,000 homes with Internet access, less than 1 percent of respondents said they had lost between $100 and $1,000 through phishing scams. Quite simply, this means that some 400,000 internet users nationwide may have lost $1000 or more to phishing. This is a major concern to your computer security.

Analysts estimate that 3 percent to 5 percent of those who receive a phishing message give up some confidential information, allowing themselves to become victims of identity theft. In June of 2006 alone, one analyst estimated that online scammers had stolen almost $2.4 billion from bank checking accounts alone.

Phishing crimes are gaining momentum. Phishing scams can be very sneaky – as many scams ask you for personal banking information, while claiming to actually be your bank. As a result, many people are finding themselves giving very personal information right to criminals’ computers.

According to statistics collected by the Anti-Phishing Working Group, phishing attacks have increased by about 52 percent each month since January 2006. In June of 2006, there was an average of 47 phishing attacks every day. As a result, the National Consumers League said that phishing is now the fourth most-common type of Internet fraud. Groups like this have launched awareness campaigns to educate users about the dangers of phishing, and what it can do to your computer.

Protect Yourself From the Dangers Of Phishing

There are several different ways to protect yourself against identity theft, such as phishing. For example, you should never directly respond to emails seeking personal information. Questionable messages should be verified by communicating with your banking institution directly.

Another sure-fire way to ensure that you have entered a phishing website is by inserting a false password into your banking password on the phishing website. A phishing site will accept an incorrect password, while a legitimate site will not.

Also, be pro-active in your phishing prevention. Before you even open your e-mail to attempt to out-wit the phishing scam, make sure your virus protection software is up-to-date and working properly to protect your computer. Otherwise, you could be in for a phishing attack

Do It Yourself Phishing Kits: Protecting Your Computer

There is also another online danger: do-it-yourself phishing kits. These kits are freely available on the Internet, and will lead to more online consumer scams. The kits include all the tools necessary to craft both the bogus messages that phishing scams rely on and the legitimate-looking sites that try to trick consumers into divulging confidential information, such as bank account and credit-card numbers.

Everyone should be extra wary, as a result of the do-it-yourself phishing kits, of any messages asking them to confirm financial information,. Before opening any email, make sure your virus protection is updated. After opening your email, don’t click on the links contained within the messages. Protect your computer and your family’s computer – get McAfee online protection to protect your computer from all possible online threats.

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