Here are all the reasons why a hacked PC can be a juicy target for hackers.
As a bit of public service, I want to share this post. In light of the big hack last week attacking “the Internet of Things”, we are all reminded about the need for better data security. If you think investing in at-home PC protection services is not necessary, think again.
Read more here.
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2012/10/the-scrap-value-of-a-hacked-pc-revisited/
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