Internet Security

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This paper reviews some of the common problems that can greatly obviate personal and professional computer use. Specifically, the paper reviews viruses, worms, spyware, and phishing and pharming practices and examines precisely what the average computer user needs to do to protect him or herself from them.

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"In an age where technological advances make it easier than ever before for unscrupulous sorts to invade our private affairs and wreak havoc with our lives, internet security and privacy has assumed a great deal of importance. The following paper will examine what computer users can do to protect themselves from viruses and worms as well as from individuals attempting to access personal information via spyware, "phishing" and "pharming" scams. While a surprisingly large number of consumers remain ignorant of the dangers posed by developments such as those outlined above, it will soon be evident that the potential repercussions resulting from compromised online records or from compromised online privacy can be extraordinarily pernicious and must not be taken lightly."

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