Are You Safe From Hackers
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Are You Safe From Hackers?
Summary
Even with the latest anti-virus and firewall software, you might not be as safe from hackers as you think.
Article
Our online transactions primarily run through a secure merchant account, but occasionally, customers prefer using E-gold. We maintain an account for such instances and periodically withdraw funds. Recently, when logging into our E-gold account, we were shocked to discover the balance was zero! Just days before, everything was fine. Upon reviewing our account history, we found unauthorized transactions. We had been hacked.
Despite having up-to-date anti-virus and firewall software, we weren't as protected as we assumed. These tools don't shield against "spyware," which can secretly infiltrate your computer.
What is Spyware?
Spyware is software that clandestinely monitors your activities. Its impact ranges from harmless cookie tracking across sites to dangerous keystroke loggers recording your passwords, credit card details, and other personal info, which then gets transmitted to cybercriminals.
How Spyware Invades
1. Software Downloads: Often, spyware piggybacks on programs downloaded from the internet.
2. Email Attachments: Similar to viruses, they can install themselves when email attachments are opened.
3. Open Ports: Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in your system to access and install malicious software.
4. Direct Access: Individuals with physical access, like employers or even business competitors, can install spyware directly.
Protecting Yourself
To safeguard against these threats, you need software specifically designed to detect and remove spyware. Consider using programs like:
- Spybot Search & Destroy: [Safer Networking](http://www.safer-networking.org)
- Ad Aware: [Lavasoft](http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/)
You might already have spyware on your computer. Act now to protect yourself by downloading one of these programs.
When we contacted E-gold about the unauthorized transaction, they informed us they needed a court order to retrieve any information about the recipient. Unfortunately, this meant our funds couldn't be recovered.
Take Action
Protect yourself from this escalating threat:
- Keep your anti-virus software updated.
- Install a robust firewall.
- Scrutinize software before installing.
- Regularly scan for spyware.
- Stay informed about new threats.
Don't wait to safeguard your information. Act now to stay safe from hackers.
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