Internet Insecurity

Over the last couple of years hackers have shiftedindividuals and businesses protecting themselves
their focus from large targets to small business andagainst the spyware problem. At this time, antivirus
individuals. Unfortunately, neither have the financialcompanies haven't arrived at a solid solution.
resources to protect against the hard-hitting hackers.So what are these anitvirus companies doing? Some
Even more challenging, experts say theare including some type of antispyware functionality
over-the-counter antivirus solutions aren't keeping upinto their products. Some vendors are selling patching
with these ever changing threats.and spyware combined into one. Others have mixed
· Have you heard U.S. businesses lost overtheir spyware solution with their antivirus Bundled
$67 billion to cyber crime in 2006 according to the FBI?together, these solutions aren't cost effective and
· Did you know that 87% of businessesprobably deliver a lower level antispyware.
suffered from some sort of cyber crime last yearSeveral independent tests have shown that
according to the same report?stand-alone antispyware products have been proven
· Approximately 15 million U.S. citizens will loseto be the most effective.
their identity this year according to the FTCToday's over-the-counter anti-virus Internet security
I could add that cyber crime out grew the illegal drugsproducts protect against specific code or signature
business in 2006 according to the U.S. Department offiles. Each virus has it's own code. When the anti-virus
Treasury, too. Needless to say we are looking at asoftware identifies the code it kicks it out or alerts the
huge problem. Many are calling the Internet securityowner of the computer. Many anti-virus companies try
issue a pandemic.to keep up with this, however consider this:
Over the last couple of years hackers have shiftedProfessional hackers have developed spy ware that,
their focus from large targets to small business andonce it enters a computer and steals your email
individuals.addresses and other information, changes its code or
I'll tell you why...signature file. The spy ware continues to invade new
Small business and individuals don't have the largecomputers stealing information and changing its
sums of money needed to pay for the kind of Internetsignature file automatically from computer to computer
security protection used by large corporations. Thisvirtually making traditional over-the-counter anti-virus
makes both easier targets.Internet security protection useless.
What are these two groups using to protectTo be safe, small business and individuals need to find
themselves? Generally, you find small business anda proven Internet security solution that can fight against
individuals using over-the-counter and freewarethis type of cyber crime. This solution not only needs
(shareware) to protect their computers.to aggressively keep up with the changing cyber crime
Over the last year, antivirus companies havelandscape, but also anticipate what might be coming in
attempted to counter the spyware problem, however,the future. This is what the major corporations are
the fact is their code and signature files were not builtusing and it's what you should have on your
to effectively remove spyware. How does this impactcomputer(s), too.
how well your home or business is protected? TheYou may find it surprising that many vendors have
rule for viruses is to keep them out. When it comes todowngraded or "delisted" known spyware and
spyware much more sophisticated code and scanningadware. This can jeopardize the security of your
mechanisms are required.personal or business information.
Several September 2005 product reviews state thatUnfortunately, most Internet security software available
many antivirus applications have obvious deficiencies into small business and individuals don't have the ability to
antispyware cleaning and blocking routines. This makeskeep up with the growing cyber crime pandemic
it difficult to recommend these software products tocreating Internet insecurity.