Tag Archives: virus

It’s Christmastime – Time for the annual avalanche of Holiday E-Cards

E-cards are created the same way Web sites are; they’re built on the Internet just like this page. So when you send someone an e-card, you’re actually giving them a link to click, which takes them to the online greeting card you created for them. You should always approach links in e-mail with caution. Sally Babcock, General Manager… Read More »

What is a botnet?

“The term bot is short for robot. Criminals distribute malicious software (also known as malware) that can turn your computer into a bot (also known as a zombie). When this occurs, your computer can perform automated tasks over the Internet, without you knowing it. Criminals typically use bots to infect large numbers of computers. These computers form a… Read More »