Information for those concerned about viruses, trojans and spyware

• Fighting Spam
  Here are the top 5 Rules to follow to protect from spam.
  
  
• Keyloggers
  A keylogger is a program that runs in your computer’s background secretly recording all your keystrokes. Once your keystrokes are logged, they are hidden away for later retrieval by the attacker.
  
  
• Backing up your files
  There are numerous ways you can lose the information on your computer. Your child decides to play Chopin on your keyboard, a power surge, lightening, a virus, or even simple equipment failure. Therefore, backing up the contents of your hard drive is an absolute MUST.
  
  
• The antivirus industry
  Who are the Players in the Antivirus Industry?
  
  
• Trojan Horses
  A Trojan Horse is a destructive program that masquerades as a harmless application. Unlike viruses, Trojan Horses do not replicate themselves, but they can be just as destructive.
  
  
• Website Security
  While many e-commerce Websites are reputable and have taken the necessary safety precautions to protect you, it never hurts to always proceed cautiously. If you are making an online purchase consider these easy steps: