In the past 18 months over 2,500 companies and government agencies were infiltrated by hackers in China and Europe. You might ask, how can they do this so easily? I'm glad you asked.
The Wall Street Journal had a great article on this today and a wonderful illustration and explanation that is shared below.

Knowing this information can be helpful to computer users. When we come to a page or a download that we aren't 100% sure is safe, then we need to stop and get off that page or stop the download. Anti-Virus software can help, but the best protection against viruses is still our own brains and common sense.
Be sure the have a great day, and no matter where you are always be thinking!
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