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Malicious cyber thieves might be scaring you into buying and downloading software that may harm your computer.
Security firm McAfee has published a report early in the year showing that up to a million people worldwide fall victim to so-called “scareware” each year. Scareware, or rogueware, is software that poses as legitimate security software but in [...]

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Beware! Someone maybe stealing money from you where you least expect it – your bank!
According to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, online criminals have been getting away with what they estimate to be over $100 million in bank fraud – mostly at the expense of small to midsized businesses. Typically, hackers plant malicious programs [...]

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Most of us know the basic rules of Internet security. You know to keep your antivirus software up to date, to be wary of clicking on suspicious links, and to avoid downloading anything without knowing exactly what it is. By following these guidelines – and keeping your passwords secure – you likely feel pretty confident [...]

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Plug-in USB devices, such as thumb drives, USB storage hard drives, are a very popular method of transferring digital files. However, they have also lately become a hacker’s favorite way of spreading malware. Find out why your company might be vulnerable to malicious software (malware) brought by infected USB devices.
A USB device is indeed a [...]

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Two new viruses have been discovered to infiltrate systems through removable drives.
USB flash drives have become indispensable to almost everyone who uses a computer.  It’s a quick and easy way to immediately transfer and share information and other data, especially files that are too large to send through email.  Unfortunately, some malware take advantage of [...]

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USB flash drives have become a popular choice for people needing a convenient, portable, and cheap storage device for their data. Unfortunately, as the use of these devices increases, so does the risk of potential security breaches.
Some of these risks include the introduction of malware such as viruses, worms, and Trojans to the computer or [...]

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It’s not uncommon for many companies to use file sharing and peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms as a means to share information and data – especially when it comes to larger files that are difficult and sometimes impossible to attach to emails.
And why not? File sharing and P2P is easy to use, simple, and inexpensive. And never [...]

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There are few (if any) people who’ll tell you that technology has reached its limit. On the contrary, technology continues to grow every day, leaving information technology companies scrambling to keep up and not get left behind.
The demands of your industry can be taxing, but one way to make sure that you’re one of those [...]

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Viruses and other forms of malware can wreak untold havoc in your computer systems, which causes productivity loss and problems that affect the service you deliver to your customers. This is why subscribing to a service that maintains and prevents the spread of viruses in your system and network can go a long way in [...]

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While everyone is worried about security threats outside the company’s firewall such as hackers, viruses, and worms, research suggests that the greatest risk may come from none other than the company’s very own employees.
Not all of these risks are necessarily borne of malicious intent on the part of employees. Some risks may come from unwitting participation, [...]

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