FBI: New Internet Threat Growing
Here is some important information about the latest doings of the cyber criminals. I am seriously thinking about encrypting my most private files.
Criminals who seize control of tens of thousands of home and office computers through what are known as “botnets” are a dramatically growing threat, Shawn Henry, deputy assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Division, tells Newsmax.
Besides technical precautions like using antivirus programs, spyware protection programs, and firewall programs and keeping them updated, Henry advises computer users to think of the Internet as they would a dangerous neighborhood where their personal safety may be threatened.
Once a computer is compromised, a criminal can retrieve any information from that computer. A computer user may have no clue that his computer has been compromised. Or the victim may notice slower response times or a cursor that is erratic.
I have been using Spyware Doctor and Norton Internet Security, including their Anti-Virus and more robust Firewall. I have had no problems recently, however, My computer was infected with a keyllogger Trojan a while back that had me puzzled for a while because it would grab 100% of CPU time for a few seconds at a time.
I did a full scan and found the booger and got rid of it.
There are several good firewall programs and virus programs available for free, or almost free, so cost should not be an issue.
If you have not secured your computer, you need to.
