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Top Ways a Hacker
Can Get Into Your Computer
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Is there anything a Hacker can’t do? Everyday we read more and
more stories about hackers breaking into big businesses, stealing
the average Joe’s identity and wreaking general havoc. It’s no
wonder we’ve become wary of the Internet.
But the truth is that most hackers use the same tricks to
break into computers and steal valuable information. And knowing
these tricks will help you stay protected from a hacker’s sticky
fingers.
Top tools hackers use:
#1 Spam: Most hacker attacks start with junk mail….a.k.a spam.
A hacker will send out enticingly titled messages such as “I Love You”
or “Free Gift!” to hundreds or even thousands of illegally obtained email
addresses. These spam emails can trick you into giving away sensitive
personal information, going to dangerous websites, or even downloading
programs that will give a hacker total control over your computer! Hackers
are very savvy in their computer knowledge and will go to great lengths to
make their spam emails as believable as possible.
#2 Downloads: Downloading off the Internet became wildly popular
when Napster was introduced to cyberspace. And now, even though law
enforcement has cracked down on music downloading, a quick Google search
will reveal tons of websites dedicated to downloading music, video, software
and images (either legally or illegally) off the Internet.
But beware - when you download you could be getting more than you
bargained for. Many “free” downloads have spyware, adware and even viruses
hidden inside them that will infect your computer and put you at risk.
#3 Popups: Everybody knows that popups are annoying, but did you
know that they can also be a big security risk? Popups are a tool that
Hackers use as another way of getting your attention and tricking you into
doing things that could put your personal information at risk. Be on the
lookout for both browser popups and Window Messenger popups. Hackers use
these to advertise products and services that seem legitimate, but hidden
within these popups viruses or spyware could be lurking and with just one
click, you could be infected!
#4 ActiveX: ActiveX technology is used by many reputable websites
like banks and online merchants in order to make your online experience
better. Unfortunately, hackers have figured out ways to exploit ActiveX
and use it against you. Hackers use documented security holes in ActiveX
to get into your computer and steal the valuable information they find there.
And all this could happen from just visiting a questionable website!
How can you stay safe online?
With so many computer vulnerabilities, you may feel like you should put a
giant padlock on your PC and forget about using the Internet. But there is a
computer security solution provider that addresses all these weaknesses.
Winferno Software offers powerful McAfee SpamKiller and McAfee VirusScan as
well as it’s own unique browser security program called Secure IE.
With this deluxe security package you’ll get:
- No more mailboxes full of spam
- No more irritating popups
- An automatic security tune-up
- The ability to choose which websites can use ActiveX and Flash
- Downloads are automatically scanned for viruses
- Spyware is stopped at the point of entry
With Winferno Software Solutions, you can rest assured that your personal
information is safe and cruise the Internet with confidence.
Learn More About Winferno Products...
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