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Join Date: 27 Apr 2010
Location:  KuwaitPosts: 303 |
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Five Ways to Keep Online Criminals at Bay |
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Here are some basic tips for thwarting them.
Protect the Browser The most direct line of attack is the browser, said Vincent Weafer, vice president of Symantec Security Response. Online criminals can use programming flaws in browsers to get malware onto PCs in “drive-by†downloads without users ever noticing. Internet Explorer and Firefox are the most targeted browsers because they are the most popular. If you use current versions, and download security updates as they become available, you can surf safely. But there can still be exposure between when a vulnerability is discovered and an update becomes available, so you will need up-to-date security software as well to try to block any attacks that may emerge, especially if you have a Windows PC. It can help to use a more obscure browser like Chrome from Google, which also happens to be the newest browser on the market and, as such, includes some security advances that make attacks more difficult. Get Adobe Updates Most consumers are familiar with Adobe Reader, for PDF files, and Adobe’s Flash Player. In the last year, a virtual epidemic of attacks has exploited their flaws; almost half of all attacks now come hidden in PDF files, Mr. Weafer said. “No matter what browser you’re using,†he said, “you’re using the PDF Reader, you’re using the Adobe Flash Player.†|
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Join Date: 22 Apr 2010
Location: KuwaitPosts: 95 |
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RE: Five Ways to Keep Online Criminals at Bay |
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