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from Mary Landesman
It often seems that some ideas can just be alpha-dogged to the point that they're eventually (and sometimes quickly) accepted as hard truth. "Use Firefox, it's safer" is a good example. This week, a look at whether Firefox really is safer. Plus, how to avoid the ubiquitous dot con and a look at which malware is the worst of the worst.
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In the Spotlight
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Is Firefox Really Safer?
Security pundits often recommend Firefox as a means to browse the Web more safely. But is Firefox really more secure? The answer may surprise you.
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Beware the Dot Con
The Internet makes it easier to accomplish many things - including making it easier for scammers, con artists, and other online miscreants to carry out their virtual crimes. These Internet scams are constantly evolving - here are some of the more common tactics used.
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Most Damaging Malware
All malware is bad, but some types of malware do more damage than others. That damage can range from loss of files to total loss of security - and even outright identity theft. This list (in no particular order) provides an overview of the most damaging types of malware.
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