Cyber crime continues to grow at an alarming rate and in 2010 this proved to be very true with all the security breaches, exploits and viruses. What could we expect in 2011? You can bet that many scammers and criminals are already orchestrating their next attacks and most of these will be in the social network space.
When you have an audience of millions of users, it’s the perfect sandbox for criminals to play in. It’s the masses in which gives them the drive to reap rewards from their online exploits. As long as you roam the internet, you are in harm’s way of being the next victim regardless of how web savvy you are.
In order to keep your family safe, you need to educate each person in your household on the do’s and don’ts. Most of what you can teach is common sense, but it’s the things that you are unaware of that can get you in the most trouble. Having all the security software still doesn’t keep you fully protected. It’s the human factor that does keep you and your family safe.
Assuming every site you visit is safe could put you at risk. Sure you been there before, but do you really have 100 percent trust in the site you visit often? How can you be so sure, when it’s only you who feels this way? What if you had a community that provides insight on web sites by grading them on whether or not they are safe? I would rather take the opinion from many, than to rely on one person’s opinion. This is where the “Web of Trust” community comes in. They’re your police, your friend and they are very committed to internet safety. You can download the Web of Trust add-on for Firefox and/or IE by visiting www.mywot.com.
In addition to having a community of security conscious people, you also need to make sure that your security software is updated with the latest virus definitions.
The more you’re armed, the less danger will come your way.
Safe Surfing!
Hi Frank,
I have to send one of my computers out for repair. I have tried myself to fix it but I fear I was too late picking up on the warning signs.
I just didn’t know what to look for. Like when software won’t update or you cant download a new one.
It’s like being haunted or being stalked by complete strangers.
I think gathering as much information from your own experiences and sending it too the proper sites is helpful on cracking down on these problems.
I really hate to say it but coding savvy is evil in the wrong hands.
Consider yourself stumbled.
I wish we lived closer, I could have probably saved you $$. If you have issues in the future, please run them by me.
Thank you so much Frank.
I will.
Hello Frank,
My criminal has an open door policy which should run out early in March. Mean while my emails are being monitored and so are my comments.
I hope he likes this one. :D
Bunny,
I will get to the bottom-line in helping you with your problem, trust me on that. A team of one is less effective than many. :)