We recently wrote a blog about Malware is at an all time high, totaling more blocked in July than in all of 2007 according to SaaS vendor ScanSafe. Every time you turn around, there is another phishing scam, email disguised as a FedEx notification, or outlandish news headline.
Online attacks will be dominated by smarter malware and bots targeting Web users ranging from gamers and social network users to the elderly and unsuspecting parents.
This is according to IT management software company CA, maker of the CA Internet Security Suite, which was recently updated to the Plus 2009 version.
“Families should feel safe and secure when they are online,” said Brian Grayek, vice president of product management for CA. “However, there are more online threats than ever before. While it’s important for parents to practice general PC safety practices like not placing a PC in a child’s room and monitoring social networking profiles, parental control software provides an added layer of protection and additional peace of mind.”
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One should examine his/her “voice of conscience” and exercise morality toward other humans and animals and the environment. Do I expect decency from others on this planet in action, words, and deeds? Obviously, I do. Can I hope it will happen? Obviously not.