Every incident is an opportunity (was Re: Hackers hit key Internet traffic computers)

Sun Feb 11 08:35:22 UTC 2007

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> 3. Even if your computer is secure, miscreants depend on your trust. Be
> suspicious of messages, files, software; even if it appears to come from
> a
> person or company you trust.
>
>     Anti-spam, anti-spyware, anit-virus, anti-phishing tools can help.
> But
>     don't assume because you are using them, you can click on everything
>     and still be safe.  The miscreants are always finding new ways
> around
>     them.
>
>     It may just be human nature, but people seem to engage in more risky
>     behavior when they believe they are protected.
>
> 4. If your computer is compromised, unplug it until you can get it
> fixed.
>
>      Its not going to fix itself, and ignoring the problem is just going
>      to get worse.
>


5. Paying for AV software is not a solution, no matter how often it's been
on TV. (Norton - the antivirus software one finds on virus-infected
computers)
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