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Be aware of scams/fraud from people that say they have a client or they represent a potential buyer. They usually have a email from a free email host such as Yahoo or Hotmail or the like. The scammers are usually from Western Europe and Africa but many are right here in the U.S. What to watch out for:

Adware and Spyware are malicious files that have been created for the purpose of being installed onto your computer, usually without your consent or knowledge. Spyware has become the number one threat to all internet users world wide. Did you know that it is possible that 9 out of every 10 computers that are currently online are infected with adware or spyware and worst of all possibly both.

Recent years have shown a trend in corporations being held responsible for information security negligence. In particular, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Attorney General of New York have been actively pursuing companies that fail to follow effective security practices. Many high-visibility cases illustrate how companies are being required to implement stronger security controls, the Guess case being a good example.

Introduction and Purpose

The purpose of this article is to provide evidence and information to counteract the suggestion that Assertivenet is potentially used for malicious purposes.

Initial Research

Most organizations over look this very important security tool.
How can an organization or an individual verify the authenticity of an in coming
mail? Attaching a signature to your mail should be a standard practice.
Your E-mail Signature is an electronic business card and as such is a very
important security tool in e-mail verification.

Computer infections can be broken up into 4 main categories which are explained in detail below:

Viruses

“With identity theft a real problem, should I use my real name when I start a website, no name at all or should I use a ‘pen’ name?” Frank from Michigan

I get this question on a regular basis. I also get the question “Should I use my picture?”

Spyware – Removing Cancer From Your System

The Internet is a wonderful invention. To me it’s the greatest technology that mankind has ever produced. It’s changing the culture of the world as well as the world economy. The tasks it allows us to accomplish are mind boggling. I can talk and collaborate with a friend halfway across the globe using my computer microphone. I can look up and get detailed information and how to’s on anything I want, instantly. A world of useful and relevant information is at my fingertips.

Good passwords are hard to come by. If you suddenly and without much warning had to pick a password to access your computer, or your favourite website, or your internet banking facility, what would you do? Most people would make their password their name, their partner’s name, their birthday, their partner’s birthday, their favourite colour or book or movie or character. You can probably already see a pattern forming here, can’t you? Ok, now for the scary part: these are all easily guessed and your personal information is like a bank who holds all your money.. on the foot path where everyone can see it and grab it!