Microsoft released its 9th Security Intelligence report focused on computer infections and botnets.
In 3 months alone, Microsoft doubled an important and staggering number. Yes, from April-June 2010, Microsoft cleaned 6.5 million computers from a botnet computer infection.
What is a botnet? Basically, you think your computer is in your command because it appears to be. However, behind the scenes it is a zombie under the control of cybercriminals. They can use your computer to hide behind to do their evil bidding - spamming others, infecting others, attacking systems.
What can you do?
1. Pay attention to your computer - is it suddenly slow? Do you hear it accessing the hard drive but you are not running anything?
2. Are your browsers, antivirus, and software up to date?
3. Practice safe surfing - don't click on links or open attachments without thinking twice about it
Online safety. Online security. Protecting Yourself Online. Protecting Kids Online. Keeping the U.S. Safe from Cybercreeps. Cybercrime. Protecting Against Fraud.
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