(1) Avoid unknown sites and don't click links in unsolicited email. Like most malwares, bots tend to be distributed in these ways.
(2) Consider an alternate browser, such as Firefox or Opera. IE has been a favorite hacker target.
(3) Use a firewall that can block unknown programs from communicating with the net to keep keep key-loggers from phoning home.
(4) Cycle password & don't use the same name and password at multiple sites. Ensure your password comprises a combination of letters & numbers.
(5) Type in your bank's URL yourself or use a bookmark; avoid clicking an email link.
(6) Subscribe to security-focused RSS feeds for latest internet threats and risk
(2) Consider an alternate browser, such as Firefox or Opera. IE has been a favorite hacker target.
(3) Use a firewall that can block unknown programs from communicating with the net to keep keep key-loggers from phoning home.
(4) Cycle password & don't use the same name and password at multiple sites. Ensure your password comprises a combination of letters & numbers.
(5) Type in your bank's URL yourself or use a bookmark; avoid clicking an email link.
(6) Subscribe to security-focused RSS feeds for latest internet threats and risk


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