If you use the Internet, like I do searching for information going from one site to another your computer is susceptible to a wide variety of potentially dangerous and costly threats. I found this to true when I visited this one site and my computer started to acting weird and suddenly began to get very slow and I couldn’t close any windows even when I tried to use “ctrl-alt-del” keys I knew then I was in trouble. In addition to taking up valuable memory space and starving your other applications of power, computer viruses can carry out such malicious damage as erasing your files and have the ability to spread to your network and contact list. Spyware and other malware can also inflict harm, such as stealing your credit card numbers and other confidential information.

For instance, millions of computers around the world have been taken over by hackers and placed into groups of hacked computers called BotNets. BotNets can carry out internet attacks, send out spam, etc. Most of the people who own computers in these Bot Nets don’t even know it … You might even be in one them right now!

Go get your computer checked out Free for peace of mind you’ll be glad you did.

by Calvin Bell

The internet is the most interesting and intriguing phenomenon of the half century, you can do so much with it socializing with people from around the world to researching and finding answers on any topic to downloading your favorite movies or music.

Yes downloading just about anything is accessible on the internet. Some of the providers of these downloads attach tracking programs (something like a automobile Lojac) when you visit their sites, for advertising purposes such as adware which can be annoying with the pop ups (advertisements) that they provide and when you are trying to do something constructive on your computer.

You may think that these sites should be safe, but never be naïve your PC, Laptop has your personal information on and should be protected. Spyware Malware and Viruses are a real threat. I’ll be writing more about these threats and telling which sites offer help to keep your computer free from these nuisances and speed up your machine. In the meantime do something to protect your privacy.