| INTERNET
SECURITY PROTECTION ...
finding the best solution for your needs |
| MALWARE
... costs computer users £8.5billion annually
 Malicious
software (malware) is made
up of viruses, spyware, adware and other unwanted programs designed to continually attack
computers for financial
gain.
Motivated by
profit, cyber-crooks remotely seek out
unprotected computers in order to access valuable stored information.
Unprotected systems are more susceptible to theft of both money &
all types of personal or commercial information.
Malware programs interfere with your computer's operation,
track and interfer with your website browsing, display
pop-up advertising, take control of your computer, record your
keystrokes including passwords, corrupt/steal/delete information ... then spread
themselves onto other computers via your Instant Messaging, Internet or Network
connections.
 Effective protection lies in a blend of measures
applicable to your
computers. Whilst good to
be aware of these different types of malware & how they work, it is
most important to correctly install the best security strategy for your
computer - contact
The Telecottage for an appointment.
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| INTERNET
SECURITY RESEARCH
... continuously evaluating to
find the best solution for you! |
 No
one internet security program can ever fit every clients' unique needs.
Therefore the best
programs from around the world are continuously being evaluated to provide each client with the best solution tailored for their
individual requirements - contact
Telecottage for an appointment.
 Whether
you are looking for a
simple anti-virus/spyware solution to add to an existing firewall or need
a more sophisticated full featured protection product, The Telecottage can
supply and install your best option for your computer system.
Modern internet security suites
may be installed on up to 3 PCs, offering potential savings for multi
computer sites.
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HONEYPOT
ATTACKS
... is your laptop
automatically logging on to strangers?
 Evil
Twin, Wi-Phishing and Honeypot attacks occur in unsecured public access
hotspots - beware! |
SPYWARE
... a Virus can
ruin your computer, Spyware infection can ruin your life!
 With
just 2 or 3% market share, Apple Mac PCs have largely been
ignored by malware writers.
However, with
Windows operating systems now protected by excellent
programs like Trend Micro Internet Security; virus creators have turned their attentions to
Apple Mac computers |
AVOID
MALWARE SPREAD VIA EMAIL ATTACHMENTS ...
practical steps
Most
computer viruses & other malicious software (malware) are spread
through email messages & attachments - the files that are sent along
with an email message. Often just previewing an infected email launches
the malware infection process, you don't always need to open the
attachment! |
AVOID
MALWARE SPREAD VIA INFECTED WEBSITES ...
practical steps
Increasingly
malware creators are using websites as a means for infecting users'
computers with their creations. By offering free tips & downloads,
hackers hope to users will install their malicious software thereby
circumventing any protection measures in place |
SPAM
...
unsolicited junk email
The
term 'spam' originated from a Monty Python sketch which
took place in a restaurant where all the dishes on the menu included the
canned luncheon meat SPAM. When the waitress reads out the menu a group
of Vikings sing a chorus of "spam, spam, spam..." getting
louder & louder, eventually drowning out all other conversations.
Whilst there is a wide
range of spam filters are available with some integrating with your
e-mail client; all employ combinations of automatic and semi-automatic
spam-stopping techniques. Simple measures can be taken to block the
majority of spam before it reaches your computer.
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ZOMBIE
... turns your computer into a spammer!
In
IT jargon, a zombie refers to a computer that has been manipulated to
respond to a hacker's remote orders so your computer will now perform
any actions commanded of it by the hacker! Results include theft of confidential
data, propagation of computer viruses or the launching of attacks on
other |
PHISHING,
KEYLOGGER & PHARMING
... turns your computer into a
chatterbox!
Detection of these
electronic fraud threats depends on whether they are using conditional
malware techniques - spamming techniques, browser vulnerability &
others ... |
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