I think it is safe to say that almost everyone in America has computers in their homes. Most schools assign homework to be done on computers. So most everyone has to have it and to top it off they have to have internet access. That demand for internet access also makes a lot of computer potential victims. According to an article from MSNBC, Organized crime is being drawn to cyber crimes like identity theft. It is then important to get the word out that each person using a computer needs to take the time to make sure that their computers are secure.
Security steps should include Firewall, Antivirus, Trojan or spy ware scanners. It is also important to keep your software patched. Usually these are put out by the software developer.
Also, in the article from MSNBC, it talks about the possibility of other countries spying on the UNITED STATES and potentially of taking the internet down. These countries were not named. However, when Russia invaded Georgia, Georgia accused Russia of performing a cyber attack at the same time they invaded the country. There are many opinions on this. However, I feel that in this day and age. An invading country is going to have the ability to take down the network of a nation and bring their government to a halt.
The lesson to learn here is that security on the internet starts with us. Each user and each computer that is connected to our network needs to be secure. Take the steps mentioned and do your part to protect our great nation.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27216425/
