Free software infected with viruses and Trojans. You need a good antivirus and make sure you have the latest updates. Only download from reputable sources and you should be fine. You can get some free stuff on our website. We try to put all of the first gifts.
Server security holes
If you run a website, consider all the holes that may expose you to piracy. A security hole may have someone else take control of your website and use it for illegal purposes and guess what ... who will face the consequences. Avoid if possible, free software, especially if not updated for a long time.
Trial subscriptions
These are gifts that are not really gifts. In general, ask your financial information to access that particular freebie. Open your eyes when you enter this information ... all respectable websites must have a safety certificate on that page. Check it out and see if the certificate is authentic. Do not go into detail on the pages of PayPal
www.paypal.com out, not go into detail on pages outside
www.moneybookers.com moneybookers. Check the domain and if you see something wrong out of there and let them know.
Shipping and handling
A free program that may require you to pay for shipping and not really free, right? That does not mean it's not worth ... I would pay postage for a free plasma TV. But this can also be a trick ... see the domains that ask for credit card details in the same way as for trial subscriptions. If anything looks suspicious, do not enter any financial details.
E-mail
When trying to access the freebie directory, you still must register and provide your email address. Search the privacy policy ... some websites that you sign up for newsletter tones spam and some even sell your email address. An active email address off of $ 0.05 to $ 5 on the black market. You all know what I mean ... Pharma stores generated everywhere, dating websites that are sent 5-6 emails a day and so on.
The end result is that you are your best antivirus. Just keep your eyes open and do not click on any link that appears in front of your eyes. Read, think and analyze everything.
September 22, 2009, 04:33:37 AM