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Internet Security for Home Computers and Networks

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Overview Hackers increasingly probe connected computers for weaknesses in their security and can gain access, wreaking havoc or stealing confidential information without the user even realizing it. Trojan horse programs and Spyware come from seemingly innocent sources, such as email attachments and file downloads. Once the user launches them, they can begin secretly sending data, including any sensitive personal or financial information stored on the PC, back out over the Internet. Once hackers gain access, they can readily commit identity theft and credit card fraud. This white paper describes how ZoneAlarm Pro helps home computers and networks to protect from viruses and threats.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Zone Labs	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	June 2001	Downloads	1
Format	White Papers
Topics	Anti-Hacking, Security Management

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