Almost every week we hear of another hacker that has been caught doing malicious damage to computer systems across the world. Today, its not just big corporations who are the targets of hackers, but ordinary PC owners who are also falling victim to viruses and spyware. Other malevolent computer programs, such as Trojan Horses can allow a hacker to take complete control of your PC, and making sure that you are adequately protected against this threat is essential. This article will show you how hackers operate and how the tools that they use work. Once identified they can then be easily cured and steps can be taken to ensure that your PC is secure against further attack.
Category: Internet & Security
Issue: 2004 Issue 5 July/August
Operating Systems: XP
Article Reference: A10