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Computer security and Internet spyware: who can you trust?

Posted by Steve Parry on February 5th, 2008

Online and computer security has been a hot topic of late, with online banking security and spyware the major issues.

The latest problem with spyware is not from hackers or malicious website, but from the people you know and possibly live with. Most notably, suspicious spouses who turn to spyware to monitor their partners every online move, such as website visits, emails, chats, online searches, keystrokes and even activity on popular online social networking sites like Facebook, Myspace and Bebo.

Cases of domestic abuse and stalking through spyware and surveillance of Internet use have already been documented. In these situations, information gathered was then used to intimidate or control a partner.

There are many forms of Internet security that can protect you from spyware, phishers, trojans, viruses and worms - our computer security section is a great place to start.

One Response to “Computer security and Internet spyware: who can you trust?”

  1. Trust Guard Says:

    Thanks for the info on computer security. It was very helpful.

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