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Not
long after people first figured out how to break into computer
systems, they started creating tools to make it easier for themselves;
not long after that, those tools made their way into the hands
of people who could use them without really understanding how
they worked.
Today, few malware developers use their own code. They write
it for the same reason commercial software developers do:
to sell it for a healthy profit. If you've ever bought anything
online, buying from them may be disconcertingly familiar.
If you want to break into a computer or steal credit card
numbers, you can buy the necessary software online, just like
almost anything else. More than that, you can find user friendly,
point-and-click attack applications that have been pre-tested
and reviewed by experts, and read through customer feedback
before making your purchase.
You might even be able to buy technical support or get a
money back guarantee. Some developers offer their malware
through a software-as-a-service model. If you prefer an even
more hands-off approach, you can simply buy pre-screened credit
card numbers and identity information itself, or sign a services
agreement with someone who will do the dirty work for you.
As in many other industries, money has given rise to professionalism.
Online
crime and malware development has become a full-blown and
extremely profitable commercial enterprise that in many ways
mirrors the legitimate software market. "We're in a world
where these guys might as well just incorporate," says
David Parry, Trend Micro's Global Director of Security Education.
"There's certainly more money in the cybercrime market
than the antivirus market. The internet security industry
is a drop in the bucket; we're talking about hundreds of billions
of dollars."
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Solution
75%
of our callouts are too customers how have never had any sort
of AntiVirus program, Firewall, Spyware detection software
on there computer. A majority do have the above but decide
not to renew there subscription as they have never had a problem
before.
I
have come accross a few customers who say they are unaware
of such things as viruses or spyware.
My
advice to you is make sure you have a decent anti virus program
running, with a firewall.
Also
get yourself a Anti-Spyware program.
Below you will see a link to download free Anti-virus program/Spyware/Firewall.
Click
Here
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