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Spyware, viruses and phishing attacks have cost consumers billions of dollars, yet these attacks continue to increase. There are simple steps you can take to protect yourself. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns:
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"If you get an email or pop–up message that asks for personal or financial information, do not reply. And do not click on the link in the message, either. Legitimate companies do not ask for this information via email. If you are concerned about your account, contact the organization mentioned in the email using a telephone number you know to be genuine, or open a new Internet browser session and type in the company's correct Web address yourself. In any case, do not cut and paste the link from the message into your Internet browser — phishers can make links look like they go to one place, but that actually send you to a different site."
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Always be cautious about clicking a link or opening any attachment from emails you receive, especially if you do not know the sender. These files can contain viruses or other software that can weaken your computer's security.
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