What are BOTs and why are they bad for my computer?
A Bot, short for Robot. A computer program that runs automatically, and usually without the users knowledge or permission. Bots are computer infections, similar to viruses. Some bots will steel your passwords, banking or credit card, and other valuable information. Still other bots, known as Spam-Bots, use the infected computer to send Spam, or copies of itself to other computers. Spam-Bots not only hurt the infected computer, but have the potential to infect tens of thousands of other computers, and cause trouble for many of The SkyBeam’s other customers. If we at The SkyBeam detect that you have a Spam-Bot, we will temporarily suspend your service in order to protect our system and other customers. We will then attempt to contact you by telephone, to inform you of the infection and the temporary suspension of your Internet service. Click Here to learn more about bots, and what you can do to protect your computer.
