{Is Your Computer Really Safe?|Is your computer truly secure?}
{The majority of business transactions today are conducted online, which in turn has caused computers to become household necessities. But as the internet continues to flourish, the rise of internet crimes seems endless. With the emergence of computer malware such as viruses, worms, spyware/adware we are constantly placing ourselves at risk by simply turning our computers on. The problem has become so widespread that Congress prepared changes in amendments specifically related to internet crimes. In 2003 the National Cyber Security Alliance reported that 90% of all broadband users have spyware installed on their computers! Corporations and small business owners worldwide are hiring software engineers or utilizing their own IT specialists in order to maintain appropriate internet security for their business.|Today, the majority of business transactions take place online, leading to a surge in the importance of computers in households. However, the increasing prevalence of internet crimes poses a significant threat as malicious software like viruses, worms, and spywareware continue to put our at risk. This issue has become so widespread that Congress is considering amendments specifically addressing internet crimes. A 2003 report from the National Cyber Security Alliance revealed that 90% of broadband users have spyware on their computers. To combat these threats, companies worldwide are either hiring software engineers or relying on their IT specialists to ensure robust internet security measures are in place.}
{Spyware/Adware is the latest form of internet intrusion, being any software installed on your computer without your knowledge or consent which allows information about you and/or your computer to be seen and used by others in an unwelcome manner. Being very difficult to remove on your own it usually requires installation of anti-spyware software to erase it completely from your hard drive. A lot of people think that their anti-virus software will protect against spyware as well, this is not the case since this software is not designed to specifically remove spyware, it goes undetected when your hard drive is scanned. Whether you’re a small business owner or even if you just use your computer on a regular basis, if don’t have some type of antivirus and anti-spyware protection installed on your computer you are extremely visible on the web (you want to be “invisible” when browsing the web) and are placing yourself at risk to intrusion and/or theft by internet predators. I would know since I had to pay $225 just to have viruses removed from my computer’s hard drive-which is never any fun by the way. So as a word of caution, make sure your information will be safe before placing it on your PC. You can visit Trend Micro to learn more about what to look for and how to protect yourself from malware, phishing sites, and, joke programs.|Malicious software, including spyware and adware, is a growing threat to online security, as it can secretly install itself on your computer and compromise your personal data without your permission. Removing this type of software can be a challenge, often requiring specialized anti-spyware tools to completely eliminate it from your system. Unfortunately, relying solely on antivirus software is not enough, as it is not designed to detect and remove spyware, leaving you vulnerable to unwanted data breaches. Regardless of whether you use your computer for business or personal purposes, failing to install both antivirus and anti-spyware protection makes you an easy target for cyber threats, including identity theft and data theft. This is a risk that can have costly consequences, as I can attest to from personal experience. To safeguard your information, yourself from online threats, including malware, phishing scams, and other types of cyber attacks. For more information on how to stay safe online, you can visit Trend Micro’s website for guidance on what to look out for and how to protect yourself.}