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The meaning of the term “HACKER” has really changed over the years.  Early on anyone who was considered a “HACKER” was someone who new the intricate workings of computers and various technology.  Someone who was considered to be a guru at what they did whether it is a programmer who wrote software or someone who knew everything there was to know about a particular Operating System.  This day’s the moment someone hears the word “HACKER” it conjures up many thoughts and images.  Some people imagine a teenager sitting home writing programs to break into business computers or their school.  Others may imagine someone who attempts to access online computer systems such as Banks or Stores to commit fraud and make off with millions of dollars.  The fact is, all the above are pretty much true images of a HACKER.  It just depends on who it applies to!

The following questions are geared for your protection.

• Is it possible for someone to assume my identity if they access the above information;
• Can someone find out what all of my logins and passwords are;
• As a business owner do I need to be concerned about corporate fraud;
• Is it possible for a hacker to steal my companies intellectual property;
• Can an unauthorized person access my company’s sales information including clients and prospects;
• And, as a home user, or small business owner, could I be held liable for something someone else does with my computer?

The answer to all of the above is, yes!  If your computers are not properly configured, kept up-to-date with patches, or secured against the most common types of attacks you are at risk!

Conclusion

As you can see, everyone should be concerned about securing there computers against the potential of compromise of being hacked.  Believe me; you don’t want to find yourself trying to figure out what to do next once your system has been compromised.  It is not a pleasant experience.

Cheers :p