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By Mary Landesman, About.com Guide to Antivirus Software

Why is Internet Safety Important?

Thursday August 21, 2008
Today's malware is vastly different from yesteryear's virus. Unlike the digital graffiti of the past, modern day malware is designed to steal your money and possibly even your identity. The Web has also changed. No longer a static one-sided delivery method, today's websites host and push content from a variety of sources. Website compromises are occurring en masse and the notion of surfing to only "known good sites" no longer applies. With stakes so high, Internet safety is more important today than ever. >> Full Story
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