All you zombies

Lastest reports suggest that most of the spam and viruses out there come from “Zombie” machines — machines that have been infected with viruses, spyware and other malware — often unknown to the owner — that sit and pump out their nasty effluent for the highest bidder.

Is your machine among the infected? Or likely to become so? Who among your acquaintences badly needs some clues and advice?

Here’s a simple guide to how to protect yourself, your computer, and your data.

Find out for sure if you’re part of the problem — or how to insure you don’t become a part of it.

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