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Jargon Explained

 

Below you will find a few key terms explained.

Virus: Malicious program designed to damage data; usually spread via infected e-mail attachments

Trojan: Malicious software disguised as harmless program

Firewall: Software to protect computers against hackers

Keylogging: Software/hardware to track keystrokes on a computer to gather passwords, credit card numbers

Pharming: When fraudsters redirect net users from legitimate to fake sites

Phishing: Fraudulent e-mails and pop-ups to fool you into revealing personal information for criminal gain

Rogue dialler: Software that installs itself on computers and changes settings to dial a premium rate number instead of usual dial-up account

Spam: Unsolicited e-mails, often offering products or services in which you have no interest

Spyware: Small programs that secretly monitor sites visited, potentially violating privacy and slowing computers

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After being messed about by many IT Service Providers, we came across A1-PC.  Manny is an honest, plain speaking, extremely helpful, professional man.  He has sorted our network and all previous problems we had.  We have every intention of continuing to utilise A1-Pc’s service and would highly recommend Manny to any potential customer.  Many thanks Manny!  

 

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