About Antivirus Software: Web Attacks: What You See is Not What You Get

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Antivirus Software Antivirus Software Remove Viruses Prevent Viruses Cybercrime From Mary Landesman, your Guide to Antivirus Software There's an old acronym in the computing industry - WYSIWYG. Pronounced "wizzy-wig", it stands for "What You See Is What You Get". But when it comes to web-based attacks, the opposite it true: What You See is NOT What You Get. This week, a look at web-based attacks and how to guard against them. Why is Internet Safety Important? The Web has changed, malware has changed, and yet too many users' approach to protection has remained the same. Update your knowledge to better understand today's threats so you can better guard against them. Securing Your Web Browser Whether through social engineering or through website exploit, the choice of browser will be of little help in guarding against Web attacks. If you use Firefox, Opera, or Internet Explorer, here are the specific steps you need to take to beef up your browser security. Fraudulent Link Scams It's easy to fake a link and make it appear to point to a completely different website. Learning how to spot these fakes is the first step in building your defenses. Why Your Scanner Needs Your Help It would be great if we could simply install an antivirus scanner and know our systems were protected. Unfortunately, that's just not the case. The miss rate with scanners is just one of the reasons you'll want to apply a little elbow grease to the problem. Antivirus Software Ads Virus Scan Anti Virus Worm Viruses Virus Remover Virus Removal Featured Articles Clean, Quarantine, or Delete? What is a Virus Signature? Keep Away from the Man-in-the-Middle Tips for Securing your PC Free Antivirus Software for Mac and Windows Free Windows Security Suites   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More > This newsletter is written by: Mary Landesman Antivirus Software Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Antivirus Software newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Top Ten Ways to Get Infected Five Tricks the Scammers Use How to Beef Up Your Browser Top Windows Antivirus Mac Antivirus Options Advertisement