Friday, November 04, 2005


I'LL PROTECT YOU. JUST EMAIL ME YOUR NAME & SS# FOR INFO.

Forget Phish, Computer Experts Say to Watch Out For Rats

Thursday, November 3, 2005 — They're called remote access trojans, or "rats." Internet experts say it's the newest way for computer hackers to try and steal your identity. These trojans sneak onto your computer through music download sites, electronic greeting cards, even pornographic and gambling sites.

The worst part is you won't even know they're on your computer. They wait for you to log onto a bank website and type in your account number or user ID and password. Then the trojan takes that information and sends it to a hacker. Anti-virus and spyware software can help, but you are your best defense. Stay away from unfamiliar websites, and don't click on pop-ups on your computer.

"Your best defense is be careful how you use the computer, don't respond to every pop-up or unauthorized e-mail," Best Buy Geek Squad Agent Jesse Astorga said. Rats are gaining popularity over phishing -- some say it's because consumers have gotten good at spotting the fake e-mails.

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