Is The Mob Married To Your Computer?
This is a long, well-written article by Owen Linderholm for the IT Security website which discusses “how the mob could be using your PC to run rackets on the internet and what you can do about it”.
Some excerpts:
…in the past two years the rapid growth in organized crime in Eastern Europe and a huge increase in sophistication has jumped organized crime on the internet from an irritation to a serious problem.
How is this happening? The basic reason is that almost half all computer users connected to the internet have no or ineffective security protecting themselves and their systems while they web browse or even when using email.
Why? Here’s the bottom line – money and lots and lots of it. Industry estimates for the US are that at minimum several billion dollars were made in the US in computer and internet fraud last year. Some estimates go as high as over $20 billion.
We do a fair amount of malware removal, and, to be honest, we get more than one “deer-in-the-headlights” look from a customer when we explain in layman’s terms how and why their computer was infected.
Carputers specializes not only in malware removal, but in computer system hardening - taking proactive steps to make certain that your computer’s potential vulnerability is minimized. This includes user training and awareness as well as anti-malware software and PC configuration.
If you have questions or need assistance protecting your computer and your personal data, contact us! We would be happy to be of service to you.