Don't be scared of scams!

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Take Malware Head On 

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Rogueware and ransomware are all types of online “scams” designed to 
trick you into downloading and installing malware. Socially engineered 
scams have become a significant force to contend with - often blurring 
the line of what is legitimate and illegitimate software. PC Tools’ 
newly released Internet Security 2009 

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about how these online scams are tricking their way onto your computer 

Tips & Tricks 

Tips for avoiding scams & staying safe online: 

1. 

Ensure your e-mail scanning feature is ON by default, this ensures 
that all emails received with attachments are scanned for malware as 
soon as they hit your inbox. 

2. 

Always keep your security software up to date. Smart Update: is an 
automatic and silent self-updating feature found in Spyware Doctor, PC 
Tools AntiVirus and PC Tools Internet Security that keeps your 
protection up to date at all times. 

3. 

Install only trusted software from known and reputable vendors such as 
PC Tools. 

4. 

Use different passwords, particularly when transacting online. Ensure 
your password includes a combination of letters, numbers and 
upper/lower case. 

5. 

Use a separate credit card for online transactions that has a low 
credit limit. 

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Top Threats 

Below are some of the latest threats identified by PC Tools 

Adware.AdMedia 

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Exploit.MSWord 

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Trojan-Spy.Pophot.WX 

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Trojan.FakeAlert 

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Trojan.KillAV.A 

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The above infections can be detected and cleaned using 
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News 

PC World's Registry Mechanic 8 Review 

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The Wall Street Journal recommends Spyware Doctor 

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Tech Spotlight: Internet Security 2009 

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Pocket Lint's Spyware Doctor review 

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SECURE & PROTECT REPAIR & OPTIMIZE Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus Registry Mechanic PC Tools Internet Security Desktop Maestro 

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