Posts Tagged spyware
Viruses that target banking information are on the rise
Posted by Alex in computer problems, computer viruses, security on April 22nd, 2010
Today’s computer viruses are largely financially driven. They target sensitive information such as identities, credit card or bank account numbers and other data that can be used or sold for profit. Many variants exist and they will attack using different strategies.
The threat of computer viruses
Posted by Alex in computer problems, computer viruses, security on May 20th, 2009
The most significant threat to your security is a virus that you may not even know is infecting your system. Even if you feel that your anti-virus has secured your computer, there are many viruses that are designed to disable the anti-virus and anti-spyware software. Other viruses are so infectious that there is no easy way to remove them without an expert’s help.
Many years ago viruses were written by teenagers in their parents’ basements. Nowadays viruses are written by criminal groups with the intent to exploit their victims.