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Heartbleed For a couple of months I did not use my computer to access the internet and so when I returned to using it, my antivirus software was out-of-date. I tried to update it but the antivirus database download stopped at a certain point each time. I downloaded a newer version of the same software but the same antivirus database download issue accompanied it. In addition, it knocked off my internet connection immediately after installation. After the antivirus software used up about 2 gigabytes of data trying and failing to update itself, I decided to install a different antivirus. The newer antivirus program did not have any problems updating itself. Rather, it overdid it. After updating the antivirus database, it began to update what it called a "web shield" and a "mail shield" using up an additional 300 - 400 megabytes of data. In addition to preventing some programs from working after I installed it, upon scanning, the only threats found were three ha...

An example of a phishing email The internet is a very treacherous place where many sinister characters lurk looking for unwary and unsuspecting victims upon whom to unleash their mayhem. Many criminals and hackers create websites for the sole purpose of installing malware - viruses, trojans, worms, ransomware, spyware, etc - on the computers of visitors to such websites. Many websites are also set up for phishing purposes to steal personal, social and financial information from users. While staying away from suspicious-looking websites or refraining from clicking on suspicious links can help you avoid this scourge, many malware-containing websites these days look legitimate and may even be identical clones of websites that you trust. Other hackers/criminals upload their malware into unsuspecting and innocent sites usually through third-party applications or ads. However, there is one reliable way (amongst several other ways of course) to avoid many of the most ingenious of the...