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My brother told me that some viruses and trojans can actually find confidential personal ID information on you computer like SSN or credit card info, and send it to a scammer.Then, this person can do what they want to with your info.
Is this true?
What can be done about it?
I have and anti-virus program called Cyberdefender on my computer, is that enough protection?
As long as you keep your virus scan up to date you should be okay. I have my virus ware through my internet provided, it is constantly updating itself.
Hi miley2g8
Personal information which is stored in your computer hard disk cannot be hacked by any computer virus. The virus can only destroy any personal information stored in your computer. However, when you are making online payments using the net, with your credit card numbers or the social security number, it can be hacked and so you should be careful while using these confidential information online.
Yes, you should be careful while using confidential information online. You should only use secured sites while sharing these information. I would always suggest to use sites that has URLs starting with "https://" instead of "http://" because "https://" sites are secured and they block all viruses. You will find that although the sites of credit bureaus start with "http://", when you order a new credit report online, they take you to a secured site starting with "https://". All companies that offer online purchases will take you to a "https://" site before they ask you for making online payments only because of customer protection.
Well I am glad that a virus can not steal your vital information. I had always believed that it could. I try not to do any business online. I think it is pretty scary. I would rather just call and do a tranaction or rely on the good old mail system.
A virus scan is put into place for protection, if you have a good one
Thank you everyone for your replies and help.The information is very helpful.
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I like the MyIdentityDefender (the security toolbar from Cyberdefender). I installed it on my IE and it tells me when a site or google link might be risky. It's a great tool that you can use with any security software.
The way of the future, with business, is online. It's going to get harder and harder to do things the old fashioned way; I feel quite comfortable knowing that I'm well protected.
I have something similair to you it is a McAfee virus program and it has a site advisor on it. I installled it when I instelled the virus scan and it works like a dream. McAfeee also is always scanning my pc...recently it found a worm and removed it..then notified me..I did not have to do a thing..it was really great.
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So McAfee has a toolbar on it too? I find the toolbar to be very handy!
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My Anti-Virus lets me know, right away, whether there is something trying to 'attack' my computer. I REALLY love it!! It 'catches' SOOO much stuff. It 'updates' automatically. At least I now know Virus' won't get personal info.
I had a cheaper virus scan on my desk top and it didn't do its job...it got taken by a trojan horse virus and I had to trash the tower. Everytime I started it up the virus would spread farther and farther until it wouldn't turn on at all. I even tried system restore. That was a really expensive lesson....one I will always remember. The only thing I don't thing these scan things are good on is spyware. It will come up and alert you that site409988748487..has asked to change something and I never know what that site is...couldbe something I registered for..MC afee downloaded ...doesn't give you those details...I just never accept the changes...
Cyberdefender Anti-Virus
Cyberdefender does - It uses technology that guards my computer in "real time" against spyware and identity theft attacks. That's just one of the reasons why I use this software. Plus because it is a publicly traded company, it seems to be like a more legitimate product and with more accountability.
great advice cs, thank you, spyware can hijack and take over your system.
Thast what is going on with my desktop now. I really do not have the money to get it repaired even though it is a newer one. I figured I can still use my laptop so when I can get it done I will. It runs great until I go to connect to the internet and then It says I have connection problems or it will bring up a few pages and then say the page can not be displayed. It is really frustrating becuase I know it isn;t connection problem due to my pC. I will just let another person look at it that knows what they are doing when I get the extra money.
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Do you have a 'PC Repair' on your PC? I don't mean an Anti-Virus. The 'repair' takes all of your 'corrupted' files and 'fixes' them. That's what may be the problem. Have you 'cleaned out' your PC? Defragmentation..that kind of thing? If you don't know how to do it, I can talk you through it.
yep I defrag. I am not sure about the pc repair...Going to check it out.
So I wanted to give an update here - I was looking through my previous posts and I thought i'd post here cause I needed to sing the praises of CYberdefender! Just this past week it blocked a couple of viruses from hitting my computer. When I did a google search, I found out the site I was trying to get onto was a bad one - so now I've even loaded Cyberdefender onto my kids computers so they won't get hit with any viruses while they're on too.
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One thing to remember is don't store your credit card numbers with sites like "Rhapsody" or "iTunes" to pay for your music or monthly fee. I hit a webpage and while it was loading I went to the kitchen to get a glass of tea. When I got back, which was less than 2 minutes there was a "Virus" notification on my screen from Norton Internet Security 2010. I immediately aborted the connection, but they still got my credit card number and made 2 transactions by 8am the next morning. One for $167 in Newcastle, Great Britian and the other was for $347 in Victoria, Sechyles (??), which is an island off the coast of Africa.
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