Internet Security, Software, Systems, and Tools for Consumer Protection

Everyone who accesses the Internet must be aware of the dangers that online profiling and cybercrimes pose to even the most casual Internet user. The following sobering statistics published in June 2010 further emphasize why Internet security software, systems, and online tools are necessary to keep yourself secure online.

• Credit card information is the most commonly advertised item for sale on underground servers, accounting for 28 percent of all goods and services.
• The United States was the top country for malicious Internet activity in the quarter ending June 2010, accounting for 21 percent of the total.
• The United States accounted for 30 percent of total malicious Internet activity.
• The top Web-based attack was related to malicious PDF activity, which accounted for 36 percent of the total.
• The majority of brands used in phishing attacks this quarter were in the financial sector, which accounted for 73 percent of the total.

The Right Internet Security Software and Systems Plan Includes an Online Privacy Service Many people believe that their computers are free from the types of attacks described above because they have Internet security software in the form of anti-virus protection. While these types of tools are a part of a well thought out plan of action, they only protect inbound attacks to the computer, and do not protect the user from the dangers surrounding outbound Internet searches and other activities.

An overall plan of protection should include both anti-virus and outbound Internet security systems. We recommend outbound VPN protection in the form of a service that encrypts all of your activities when you access the Web. Anonymizer offers a new VPN solution known as Anonymizer Universal, an online privacy tool that protects all outbound activities including email, chat, Wi-Fi, online shopping, and all Web searches. In addition, the service gives you complete protection from home or on the go with the flexibility to access the Web from your iPhone®, Mac®, or PC.

Being prepared is the best Internet security plan for anyone who accesses the Internet. With the combination of software, systems, and security tools available today, online protection is just a click away.