Internet social networking is spreading at a very fast rate with Millions of new users every month. Together with the exceptional growth of the social networking website are the increasing report of security breaches. I could remember a news regarding take over of several Facebook group websites by some hackers.

This shows that social networking websites are very vulnerable to attacks. It’s not safe to store confidential information on these social network sites due to the presence of security holes. Financial details such as bank account numbers, passwords, credit card info and the like are not advisable for storing on a social networking site.

For example, Zeus or Zbot Malware software which spread normally on email attachment or websites, also spreads on social networks like Facebook. This malware computer program does not only slow down or die your computer, but steal as well financial information stored on your computer.

This computer security threats and rampant security breaches requires hands-on information security skills and experience to minimize effect. At work, we’re constantly encouraged to upgrade our knowledge on computer information security. Due to the busy work schedule, an online MS in Information Security would be helpful in upgrading IT skills. It’s very suitable for a working individual to learn some updates on computer security and data security with flexibility of time.

Every business, especially that storing financial information should be extra vigilant on unauthorized intrusion on computer systems. Computer security will be always on the top of the IT agenda as cyber criminals are becoming sophisticated. Internet security professionals are on high demand to battle problems such as losing of financial information due to computer malware like ZeuS or Zbot Trojan.

A properly configured computer system security with antivirus software would really make a difference in securing your important financial data.