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Internet SecuritySaturday 27 April 2002
With a proliferation in the use of the internet, it's shocking to think that anyone could hack into e-mails.

These so-called 'Trojans' use software that is easily accessible to all. This problem is exacerbated by the popularity of internet chatrooms where men and women can strike up relationships with complete strangers.
Although the internet is mostly safe, what can we do to protect ourselves against the unknown? John Carr is an internet security advisor. He tells Martha how avoidance of some basic errors can help to ward off danger.


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