Nothing has transformed the way in which we live our life like the computer. Gone are the traditional ways in which we worked, shopped, played, and were entertained. Today, the computer has become our hub of all our daily function and we have become enormously dependent on its function. But along with this tremendous functionality comes the work of many criminal minds that are using this technology against us. One such sinister program, designed to steal our personal information from us is Spyware.
Spyware is just one of the programs infiltrating our computers today, but it is by far the most dangerous. Rather than seeping into our system like a virus, Spyware comes attached to the myriad of software that we download on a yearly basis. This is the way in which Spyware gets into our computer and, once there, it is very difficult to eradicate.
Once integrated into our computer system, Spyware then goes about collecting our personal information that it then sells to third parties that have paid for its use. By capturing the keystrokes we make, the passwords we type in, and the websites we visit, Spyware is able to obtain all that it needs to make millions of dollars from the companies that pay them for the information. This information is then turned against us as third parties tailor their marketing messages based on what where and for what we have been shopping.
It is difficult to know if your system has indeed been infiltrated by Spyware but some of the telltale signs are an increase in ad pop-ups when you are on and offline, a slower running system, and even occasional freezing of your computer.
If you do detect Spyware on your computer, you are wise to purchase Spyware scanning software from a reputable dealer. Do not by any means download such software from online resources offering free software; some software that promises to rid your computer from Spyware actually installs it instead.
Ultimately, prevention is your best bet when it comes to Spyware. Be wary of the websites you visit and do not download any software from sites that you do not know to be completely reputable.
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
Monday, November 14, 2011
Had Enough Of The Public Email System? Let's Go Private.
The public email system is so polluted with email invaders -- those creatures who will stop at nothing to get into your email box with unsolicited junk, viruses and spyware -- isn't it time we got a private, regulated email system?
And what about personal privacy? Every email we send and receive these days is stored forever on many ISP servers. As an example, most free email services never delete any email, which means if someone with a subpoena wants to see what you wrote five years ago, the free public email network must cough it up.
And then there's the issue of sensitive information you need to send to another party. You shouldn't use a phone, cell phone, fax, or public email because all of those are so easy to intercept. But if you were using a private, encrypted email network, you could send sensitive information with 100% confidence.
If you're a WiFi user, you really are vulnerable. Most WiFi networks are not protected, not up-to-date, which means when you log on and start sending email, every keystroke of yours can easily be intercepted by another laptop user just yards away. However, a private, encrypted email network would save you.
Okay, enough day dreaming. There really is a private email network that offers one-to-one private and encrypted messaging and file transfers. It's about time, actually. The new private system is called "Eyes Only Email" and it's free to register. The software is also free.
Here's just one fact you should be aware of: 1 in 8 Internet users have had a major, often costly spyware problem. (Consumer Reports, State of the Net 2006, 08/06.) Spyware does not and cannot exist on Eyes Only Email, a private messaging network.
If you're unhappy with the public email network, then take yourself off the grid and go private for one-on-one communications. You'll enjoy absolute privacy, encryption, and confidence.
And what about personal privacy? Every email we send and receive these days is stored forever on many ISP servers. As an example, most free email services never delete any email, which means if someone with a subpoena wants to see what you wrote five years ago, the free public email network must cough it up.
And then there's the issue of sensitive information you need to send to another party. You shouldn't use a phone, cell phone, fax, or public email because all of those are so easy to intercept. But if you were using a private, encrypted email network, you could send sensitive information with 100% confidence.
If you're a WiFi user, you really are vulnerable. Most WiFi networks are not protected, not up-to-date, which means when you log on and start sending email, every keystroke of yours can easily be intercepted by another laptop user just yards away. However, a private, encrypted email network would save you.
Okay, enough day dreaming. There really is a private email network that offers one-to-one private and encrypted messaging and file transfers. It's about time, actually. The new private system is called "Eyes Only Email" and it's free to register. The software is also free.
Here's just one fact you should be aware of: 1 in 8 Internet users have had a major, often costly spyware problem. (Consumer Reports, State of the Net 2006, 08/06.) Spyware does not and cannot exist on Eyes Only Email, a private messaging network.
If you're unhappy with the public email network, then take yourself off the grid and go private for one-on-one communications. You'll enjoy absolute privacy, encryption, and confidence.
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