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A common axiom in the world of network security is that, "the only way to truly protect your computer is to disconnect it from the Internet." In today's society, this is completely impractical. In an effort to test the ramifications of leaving a computer unprotected on the largest network in the world, the Internet, Microsoft came up with some startling results.

Everyday, between four to six million people across the globe turn on their computers to find spam mails, security threatened by cybercriminals without users' knowledge.

Click fraud accounts for anywhere from 25% to 50% of all click throughs, as reported by several notable research organizations. Learn to identify and stop click fraud.

Beware of email link to what appears to be an article about "F.B.I. vs. Facebook." The link may download malicious Storm Worm Virus on the Computer through the internet.

Unsuspecting internet surfers who use their computers at home can still have their identities stolen, and criminals will target frequent users for specific reasons.

Anti-virus software and two-factor authentication help, but can't guarantee safe on-line banking. A Live CD distribution is practically immune to trojans and viruses.