There is one area that seems to have been spared by the economic crisis: Internet crime. In December 2011, the Metropolitan Police’s Central e-Crime Unit closed down over 2,000 fraudulent websites, but this is just the tip of the iceberg, and the tricks that the hackers use are becoming increasingly more malevolent. Without even noticing, your web browser is sent to fake websites that look very similar to legitimate websites, but which are actually designed to fool you into handing over sensitive details. Now you can protect your system with the Windows Security Toolbox. With these free tools you can browse the Internet and read your emails risk-free. In this article, you will learn which tools are parts of the great Windows Security Toolbox and how to install and use them to secure your system.
Category: Internet & Security, Issues
Issue: 2012 Issue 4 May/June
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7
Article Reference: S480