The problem of botnets is getting worse, not better. In fact, over 30% of all click fraud comes from botnets, maybe even YOUR computer! Ever wonder how botnets work? The BBC has acquired control of 22,000 computers and have been demonstrating how it works. The videos are easy to understand and very interesting.
Cyber crime risk exposed How cyber criminals attack websites Is your PC doing a hacker's dirty work? Click fraud is costing advertisers millions of dollars a year. So how can you protect your computer from becoming a party to the crime? Again the BBC site has an excellent article with practical steps called, "How to keep your computer secure". Take time to read it and be sure you are doing your part to reduce click fraud. Tom Cuthbert