This section is dedicated to further enhance the knowledge of our users and make the Internet experience more pleasant. Our main goal is to create awareness of what you may encounter with, when browsing the Internet. As public Internet usage grows, so doe’s uncertainty as to how to deal with network communications; users need to be made aware of the potential of the Internet and its drawbacks. The more familiar your are with it, the easier will be for you to enjoy it.
What's a "Virus"?A virus is a small piece of software that piggybacks on real programs. For example, a virus might attach itself to a program such as a spreadsheet program. Each time the spreadsheet program runs, the virus runs, too, and it has the chance to reproduce (by attaching to other programs) or wreak havoc. Whant to know more, Click here. |
Trojan
A trojan virus is a small program that runs hidden on an infected computer. The trojan gives hackers access to get stored passwords from your computer, read your personal documents, delete files and break your computer, display pictures, and/or show messages on your screen. |
Spam or best known as Junk E-mailA "spam" e-mail is generally defined as an unsolicited mailing, usually to many people. A message written for, and mailed to, one individual that is known to the sender is not spam, and a reply to an e-mail is not spam, unless the "reply" repeats endlessly. Tell me more |
Web Browser HijackingWhen your web browser is hijacked, attempts to view some websites (such as common search engines or popular web directory sites) get automatically redirected to an alternative website of the hijacker's choice without your consent, frequently via a BHO (Browser Help Object). Because it is common for alternative sites to feature explicit adult content, this can obviously be a rather disconcerting experience. More |
SpywareSpyware is any technology that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge. On the Internet (where it is sometimes called a spybot or tracking software), spyware is programming that is put in someone's computer to secretly gather information about the user and relay it to advertisers or other interested parties. Tell me more |