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	from Mary Landesman They say there's no shortcut to success - and what's true in real life is true in the gaming world as well. This week, why game hacks and cheats may lead to loss, not profit. Plus, an explanation of the basics of Windows files and folders to help you avoid the easy mistakes that can lead to infection.
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Game Hacks: MMORPG Trojans Trojans used to create botnets have long been implicated in spam and credit card fraud rings. But online games, particulary MMORPGs (Massive Multi-player Online Role Playing Games), are also a frequent target. Here's what to avoid.		More Topics Nintendo DS Trojan Author Email Hoaxes Internet Scams Tips for Securing your PC Top Windows Antivirus Top Spyware Scanners Top Online Scanners
Understanding Files and Folders Without a basic understanding of how computers and their files interact, you will not be able to understand the impact viruses and malicious code can have on a system. Here's a basic overview of Windows files and folders, including the importance of file extensions and how to ensure proper viewing is enabled.
Nigerian 419 Advanced Fee Fraud Before the popularity of email, Nigerian 419 scams (aka Advanced Fee Fraud) were originally sent over fax machines and by snail mail. Today, email is the preferred method of these scammers and there are more Nigerian 419 Advanced Fee Fraud scams than ever before. Here's how it works.

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