About Antivirus Software: Social Networking Risks and Remediation

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Antivirus Software Antivirus Software Remove Viruses Prevent Viruses Malware From Mary Landesman, your Guide to Antivirus Software There's an old saying that "there's a sucker born every minute". Perhaps it would be better stated that "there's a con artist born every minute". The problem isn't that people are dumb or gullible. The problem is that attackers are pulling out all the stops to trip you up - and the Web just makes it all the more easy to do so. This week, a look at social networking con-jobs and how to guard against them. And a free tool to help tip the odds in your favor for a change. The .Con of Social Networking You may not be a promiscuous friender, but chances are someone you know is. And that puts you - and all your connections - at greater risk of getting scammed. See More About:  web malware  website compromise  web security Social Engineering Attacks Do you know what sort of personal information is available about you online? Chances are, criminals do. And they'll use this information to their advantage, to trick you into taking action that is harmful to you, your employer, or someone you know. See More About:  social engineering attacks  cybercrime  online scams How to Prevent Social Networking Attacks One wrong click, and attackers can easily download malware to your PC or potentially gain access to your social networking accounts. And once they have the malware in place or the account(s) compromised, they'll use that to infect and compromise your friends, family and colleagues as well. See More About:  facebook  security tips  worms Free Security Addon for Facebook / Twitter Simple is good. Simple and free is even better. Here's a simple and free addon for Facebook and Twitter that will help guard against malicious links and weak privacy settings. Antivirus Software Ads AntiVirus Internet Security Network Security Computer Security Computer Viruses Featured Articles Top 5 Reasons You Become a Victim Top Online Scams The Scareware Scam The Ammyy.com Con Windows Security Guides Mac Security Guides   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Readers' Choice Winners Best Antivirus for Mac Best Windows Antivirus Best Internet Security Suites Best Free Antivirus   Follow me on: Advertisement