23/07/2014
Lately i have seen alot of people complaining of their emails being hacked. Unfortunately this is what they notice. Sometimes a lot more is going on. They then advice people to contact them through another email address. Ironically they use the same computer for the second communication.
Unless your account has been hacked via password retrieval after you use an internet cafe, chances are that your computer is compromised. A sure way to defend yourself is to use a commercial antivirus. But first some background information
In the last three months, security researchers at Palo Alto Networks, the Silicon Valley-based security firm, have been tracking a series of cyberattacks affecting clients based in Taiwan and South Korea. The attacks, Palo Alto Networks said in a new report released on Tuesday, originate in Nigeria and are being orchestrated by some of the same people behind the Nigerian 419 swindle, in which fraud artists try to trick foreign victims into transferring money to their bank accounts.
These emails include attachments that, once clicked, are laced with two malicious programs. One, which is called NetWire, can allow someone to remotely take control of an infected computer, whether it’s running Windows, Linux, or Mac OS X. The other program, called DataScrambler, aims to conceal NetWire’s existence from anti-malware scanners.
Once you download the malware, the attacker will be able to take full control of your computer and be able to view all your files including accessing cookies stored in by your browser…some of the cookies being credit card information or bank log-in details
It is important that you be very keen with emails you receive especially those containing attachments and external links. Even emails with these from your friend must be scrutinized before attachments are downloaded or links clicked.
Whereas most people in Uganda dont have credit cards, there is a lot of important information you need to protect.
Once a IT savvy person takes control of your computer, they can get all kind of information which they then use to trick you.Tthey can be able to login to all you emails and social networks. They can see who you talk to, who owes you money, how much money you have, you schedules etc.
As you can see, danger is everywhere. One of the best method to protect yourself is to have an updated commercial antivirus like Kaspersky antivirus or Kaspersky internet security.
A free trial can be downloaded from http://www.kaspersky.co.za/trials =tab-1
The trial is for 30 days after which you need to get a licence. We sell a license at 50,000/= per compuer per year(365 days). You can contact us on
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0772627235
0702627235
If you are in Kampala you can get one at most of the computer shops. We recommend Icon computers on Kampala road.
If you are a student or somebody who doesn't have very important information on you computer you can use free antiviruses like Avast and AVG. these are completely free and are better than no antivirus at all. the will protect you computer from most viruses. You will have to register for free on their websites.
You can download at avast: http://www.avast.com/index
http://www.avg.com/ww-en/homepage
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