PUBLIC MARKS with tag online-privacy

Spam email warning of the "Deadly H5N1 bird flu virus" and another claiming "Slobodan Milosevic was assassinated" contain links that point to malicious websites, booby-trapped with several Internet Explorer and Firefox exploits. Those who click the links using vulnerable (unpatched) browsers will be infected with remote access and keylogger Trojans. This latest rash of malicious spam is a solid reminder not to click links in any unsolicited email and to keep systems patched with the latest security updates regardless of the browser you use.

AutoComplete not only makes it easier for you to automatically fill in forms and logon to secure sites - it also makes it easier for Trojans and hackers to gain access to your personal data and logon credentials. Here's how to clear the sensitive data stored by AutoComplete and how to disable the feature to protect yourself from compromise.

Want to know what's going on in someone's mind? Look at the words they enter in their favorite search engine. Fortunately, that information is private, right? Maybe not

Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, and other browsers keep surprisingly accurate records of your online activities, and not just in their history windows

With the controversy over Internet privacy growing, more businesses are seeking to ease user concerns by offering new tools that enable anonymous searches and Web surfing