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Spyware, Scams, & Other Online Hazards

Do you know what evils may be lurking on your computer? If you're online, you're at risk of a whole host of online hazards. Programs called "spyware" and "adware," as well as worms and trojans, may be doing bad things to your computer (and to you) without your knowledge. This may sound like the stuff of fiction, but these problems are much more widespread than most people realize – almost every student computer brought in to Computer Services for repairs is infected with spyware, adware, viruses, & other nasty things. The dangers are real and multiplying, and the bad guys are getting more & more sophisticated with their tricks. Chances are that your computer has already been infected with these things – they may even be helping criminals steal your identity!

MikesWhatsNew is a very useful newsletter. It is not aimed at computer experts and gives you easy to understand access to some nice software, websites, and other fun sources on the internet as well as weekly links to many of the mainstream anti-virus updates.

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