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The Five Most Dangerous Internet Security Myths

<DIV class=almost_half_cell id=gt-res-content> <DIV dir=ltr>Eric Larkin at PC World reports that we need to get rid of the myths about the Internet in order to stay safe online. Myth # 1: Deregulation of teens destroy your computer. Fact # 1: Gone are the days when teenagers looked for 15 minutes of fame. Organised crime is guilty. They want money. Online merchants at black malware on their computers to make money. They take computers to send spam, steal connections and credit card or hack game accounts. Using stolen email accounts on the Internet to request a transfer from contact lists and raid online games to sell items or the currency in play for real money. Economic fraud by cyber-criminals have cost consumers and businesses billions of dollars.</DIV></DIV> Myth #2: All you need is a good antivirus program. Reality #2: Wrong. A good antivirus program will help a good deal, but antivirus companies are locked in a constant battle with cyber-criminals who make every effort to stay one step ahead of antivirus software. Yes, many times the security software can prevent the attacks, but other times there are holes in the software and the criminals get the upper hand. You need more security software than just a good antivirus program to protect you from cyber-crime. Myth #3: You're fine if you are just careful where you surf. Reality #3: This way of thinking is outdated. Years ago you could tell if a site was dangerous just by looking at it, and if you were careful with your emails, you could go without antivirus software. Not anymore. Now personal pages and big-name company sites are hacked by cybercriminals using flaws in the security software to install malware. You would have to be an expert to recognize a hacked page or an email that was attacked. Besides antivirus software, you need antispyware, antirootkit, and a bidirectional firewall along with a team of techs to protect you from cyber-criminals. Myth #4: "If it ain't broke don't fix it" requires knowing when something is broken. Reality #4: These days there are malicious hidden processes, threats, files, or registry keys and you need advanced anti-rootkit technology to remove them. Myth #5: The worse myth. We're all doomed. Stay offline. Reality #5: Yes, you can get hacked, but if you know the risks and prepare adequately you can enjoy what the Web has to offer. By following these simple steps, you can be protected from cybercriminals. * Install antivirus+antispyware, antirootkit, and a bidirectional firewall onto your computer. * Make sure your computer has daily security updates, automatic upgrades to new software, and full security software support. * Have your computer monitored daily for malware and have malicious codes stopped before they can harm your computer. * Get protection for emails and attachments. * Have your own team of techs to keep your computer clean and running well. Do not fall hostage to cybercriminals. Does not admit into the worst superstition of his own at all Crook 's not good and then makes a good use Internet as little as possible.

The Five Most Dangerous Internet Security Myths

Eric Larkin at PC World reports that we need to get rid of the myths about the Internet in order to stay safe online. Myth # 1: Deregulation...

How Dangerous is Online Banking?

The World Wide Web does not limit its audience. As a matter of fact, it is easily accessible to everyone-from children to adults-and everyone seems to be taking advantage of this 'opportunity.' More and more people are now getting comfortable with technology, and as a result, a lot of people are transacting online and performing their everyday transactions over the internet.Online banking is a recent innovation that was an offshoot of the accessibility of the internet. This new trend can boast of incredible rates and millions of subscribers. With more and more people taking advantage of the accessibility provided by the internet and the mobility afforded by high-tech gears and devices, online banking is the newest hype in the banking industry.However, it is worthwhile to mention that despite the convenience, online banking always comes with some form risk and dangers. A lot of people who transacted online compromised their accounts and some even became victims of identity theft.Scammers and identity thieves have made the internet a risky place to conduct transactions. One of the most famous strategies that they use is called phishing. In phishing, scammers put up bogus websites which are either replicas of legitimate sites or an independent site whose primary motive is to collect personal information like bank accounts, PINs, passwords and other personal identifying information. They then proceed to sending email messages to their victims which often contains a link that will redirect them to the bogus site. Once the personal information are captured, they are stored and either sold or used for personal gain.Another reason for insecure online banking transactions are unsecured computers. These units have been compromised either by viruses or because the computer is connected to an unsecured wireless network. Most computer hackers who gain access to the victim's information either hack the data directly from the computer, or as it is sent from the victim's computer to the bank's computer.Scammers and identity theft criminals can also use intimidation and other tricks to lure victims into providing their personal information. For instance, an internet user might receive an email from a certain hacker which informs him or her that the victim owes them some money from previous orders and non-compliance can result to legal actions.Of course, the threats of online banking are highly sensationalized. Even the press makes the issue seem very hot, thus people are always looking at these innovations with a negative perspective. It should be noted, however, that in real life, even ATM machines can be rigged by identity theft criminals or scammers to get the users' personal information and even 'banking people' who have access to the account details of their clients-like bank tellers-can illegally collect their customer's personal information. No single router is perfect.Of course, despite the risks, people are not intimated or taken aback. People still continue to conduct online transactions although they are more careful with the entire process as they check out security certificates and other security measures afforded online and by the bank itself.

How Dangerous is Online Banking?

The World Wide Web does not limit its audience. As a matter of fact, it is easily accessible to everyone-from children to adults-and everyo...

How Dangerous is Online Banking?

The World Wide Web does not limit its audience. As a matter of fact, it is easily accessible to everyone-from children to adults-and everyone seems to be taking advantage of this 'opportunity.' More and more people are now getting comfortable with technology, and as a result, a lot of people are transacting online and performing their everyday transactions over the internet. Online banking is a recent innovation that was an offshoot of the accessibility of the internet. This new trend can boast of incredible rates and millions of subscribers. With more and more people taking advantage of the accessibility provided by the internet and the mobility afforded by high-tech gears and devices, online banking is the newest hype in the banking industry. However, it is worthwhile to mention that despite the convenience, online banking always comes with some form risk and dangers. A lot of people who transacted online compromised their accounts and some even became victims of identity theft. Scammers and identity thieves have made the internet a risky place to conduct transactions. One of the most famous strategies that they use is called phishing. In phishing, scammers put up bogus websites which are either replicas of legitimate sites or an independent site whose primary motive is to collect personal information like bank accounts, PINs, passwords and other personal identifying information. They then proceed to sending email messages to their victims which often contains a link that will redirect them to the bogus site. Once the personal information are captured, they are stored and either sold or used for personal gain. Another reason for insecure online banking transactions are unsecured computers. These units have been compromised either by viruses or because the computer is connected to an unsecured wireless network. Most computer hackers who gain access to the victim's information either hack the data directly from the computer, or as it is sent from the victim's computer to the bank's computer. Scammers and identity theft criminals can also use intimidation and other tricks to lure victims into providing their personal information. For instance, an internet user might receive an email from a certain hacker which informs him or her that the victim owes them some money from previous orders and non-compliance can result to legal actions. Of course, the threats of online banking are highly sensationalized. Even the press makes the issue seem very hot, thus people are always looking at these innovations with a negative perspective. It should be noted, however, that in real life, even ATM machines can be rigged by identity theft criminals or scammers to get the users' personal information and even 'banking people' who have access to the account details of their clients-like bank tellers-can illegally collect their customer's personal information. No single router is perfect. Of course, despite the risks, people are not intimated or taken aback. People still continue to conduct online transactions although they are more careful with the entire process as they check out security certificates and other security measures afforded online and by the bank itself.

How Dangerous is Online Banking?

The World Wide Web does not limit its audience. As a matter of fact, it is easily accessible to everyone-from children to adults-and everyon...

How Dangerous is Online Banking?

The World Wide Web does not limit its audience. As a matter of fact, it is easily accessible to everyone-from children to adults-and everyone seems to be taking advantage of this 'opportunity.' More and more people are now getting comfortable with technology, and as a result, a lot of people are transacting online and performing their everyday transactions over the internet.Online banking is a recent innovation that was an offshoot of the accessibility of the internet. This new trend can boast of incredible rates and millions of subscribers. With more and more people taking advantage of the accessibility provided by the internet and the mobility afforded by high-tech gears and devices, online banking is the newest hype in the banking industry.However, it is worthwhile to mention that despite the convenience, online banking always comes with some form risk and dangers. A lot of people who transacted online compromised their accounts and some even became victims of identity theft.Scammers and identity thieves have made the internet a risky place to conduct transactions. One of the most famous strategies that they use is called phishing. In phishing, scammers put up bogus websites which are either replicas of legitimate sites or an independent site whose primary motive is to collect personal information like bank accounts, PINs, passwords and other personal identifying information. They then proceed to sending email messages to their victims which often contains a link that will redirect them to the bogus site. Once the personal information are captured, they are stored and either sold or used for personal gain.Another reason for insecure online banking transactions are unsecured computers. These units have been compromised either by viruses or because the computer is connected to an unsecured wireless network. Most computer hackers who gain access to the victim's information either hack the data directly from the computer, or as it is sent from the victim's computer to the bank's computer.Scammers and identity theft criminals can also use intimidation and other tricks to lure victims into providing their personal information. For instance, an internet user might receive an email from a certain hacker which informs him or her that the victim owes them some money from previous orders and non-compliance can result to legal actions.Of course, the threats of online banking are highly sensationalized. Even the press makes the issue seem very hot, thus people are always looking at these innovations with a negative perspective. It should be noted, however, that in real life, even ATM machines can be rigged by identity theft criminals or scammers to get the users' personal information and even 'banking people' who have access to the account details of their clients-like bank tellers-can illegally collect their customer's personal information. No single router is perfect.Of course, despite the risks, people are not intimated or taken aback. People still continue to conduct online transactions although they are more careful with the entire process as they check out security certificates and other security measures afforded online and by the bank itself.	 	 		 			 				 					 						Tina L. Douglas is a well established author on the topic of identity theft.For more advice and information on <a href="http://5identitytheftprotection.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_new">identity theft protection</a>, just click on the link.

How Dangerous is Online Banking?

The World Wide Web does not limit its audience. As a matter of fact, it is easily accessible to everyone-from children to adults-and ever...