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If you're worried about security on the internet and internet privacy security, you need to read this...
WARNING: You're Being Watched
"If Your Security On The Internet Is Out Of Date - Or Worse, You're Not Using Any At All - Your Internet Security News Is At Stake"
Spyware - Viruses - Hackers - Identity Theft...
It's almost overwhelming, isn't it?
Unfortunately, security on the internet is a fact of life of the internet...
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You Run The Risk Of...
- Unknowingly installing spyware and other scumware along with other software
- Getting objectionable pop-up windows that you can't get rid of
- Losing all your internet bookmarks that you've taken so long to build up
- Unwittingly spreading viruses or trojan horses to everyone in your address book
- You and your family could become targets for online predators
That doesn't mean, unfortunately, that personal firewalls are invulnerable. Unlike hardware firewalls, personal firewalls are part of the computer system - they're just another program - and are just as vulnerable to virus attacks as any other. Some viruses target firewalls by modifying the policy file. If this happens your computer may become vulnerable to hackers even when you thought it was secure.
Spyware can have a more insidious meaning, however. This can refer to software which does much more than simply monitor a user's browsing habits. It can also redirect your browser to advertising sites.
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