Is your (Personal) Computer really "Personal" ?

Well its time to really check if your computer is personal or not!


Over 1 million computers have been made 'remote controlled' by hackers. They do so by making use of malicious software riding piggyback on spam emails. The beauty of this fact is that the (hacked-PC) users dont even know that their PC is being hacked and that they become part of Automated Crime Networks. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is now in the job of searching those 'hijacked' computers. To solve this global threat, FBI team have tied up with agencies in 60 countries.

The hackers use their hijacked computers or so called zombies to send innumerable spam emails to people all over the world. Also they use it to get personal information (phishing) and for digital stealing. Over the past few weeks, three people have been arrested in the US for hijacking computers and using them for malicious purpose. Robert Soloway, one out of the three accused, is known for his spamming ability and being called 'The Spam King'.