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Computers » Security | By Ryan Smith @ Tuesday, 11th March 2008 @ 5:23 PM

We are all familiar with e-mail phishing, or at least we should be. It is common to receive dozens of fake e-mails from fraudsters on any given day. Sent in html, they look real in many respects. To the unwary, these fake e-mails can lead to financial disaster if opened and acted upon. But are you aware that this is only one of a number of types of phishing. There is one type that is growing and is very hard to detect by the even the most experienced of Internet users. It is sometimes ref... more...

Computers » Security | By Ryan Smith @ Tuesday, 11th March 2008 @ 5:11 PM

Since the Internet began, it has been an incredible way to do business, socialize, increase knowledge, blog, and even commit crime. In fact, no other venue in the world has given the cyber criminal such a huge hunting ground for his or her next victim. Sadly, many people are Internet illiterate and do not seem to recognize the dangers associated with this type of activity and many suffer for it. The Nigerian 419 scam is one of the most prevalent. It lures people into thinking that,if they... more...

Computers » Security | By Kevin Sinclair @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 8:29 PM

There are many people who still harbor great fears about the security of the information they have on their computer. Let's face it, there have been so many films and tv programs in which computers have been easily hacked into, that it's no real surprise that people maintain their suspicions. Rest assured, though - online computer security is possible - you can make your home computer safe and secure, without being an expert and without it costing you a fortune. There ar... more...

Computers » Security | By Alex Miller @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 10:36 PM

By now you already know that spyware is bad for your computer, and that programs which help you eliminate and prevent it are essential. You also know that spyware remover programs are a dime a dozen, and it is therefore quite difficult to determine which one to download and install. Well, fortunately for you, we have done the work for you. Here are some of the top spyware programs you should consider. Top Anti-Spyware Software: Spy Sweeper, Counter Spy and Paretologic A... more...

Computers » Security | By Alex Miller @ Friday, 1st February 2008 @ 4:20 PM

Spyware is all the rage these days (rage being an ironically appropriate word, in more ways than one)! It's quite angering when you realize how many programs are running on your computer without your consent. And it begs the question of where they came from. Where Does Spyware Come From? Some spyware is installed when you are installing other programs. If it's been said a million times before, it bears repeating: PAY ATTENTION when you install things. Don't ju... more...

Computers » Security | By Wolfgang Jaegel @ Thursday, 24th January 2008 @ 2:28 AM

Unified communications refers to the real-time redirection of a voice, text or email message to the device closest to the intended recipient, at any given time. For example, voice calls to desk phones could be routed to the user's mobile telephone when required. Email intended for a desktop mailbox could be sent to the user's PDA or turned into speech for a phone message. In the survey targeting 390 IT managers/decision makers and 524 IT users from 13 countries in Europe, North ... more...

Computers » Security | By Andres Berger @ Saturday, 19th January 2008 @ 9:34 PM

Today ads enter email inboxes and interrupt us on websites we visit. No one is free of all unwanted Ads many containing Adware. Good Spam filters should catch them. Adware emails come to harvest personal information or download unwanted programs to computers. Ads containing Adware are an easy way to attack computers, committing crimes like scamming and cramming or stealing identities. Spyware comes in many varieties and Adware is the most vicious. When surfing the Internet for informatio... more...

Computers » Security | By Andres Berger @ Saturday, 19th January 2008 @ 9:34 PM

One of the confusing concepts about Spyware is use of hidden cookies by otherwise honest companies. How does this affect us and what is the harm to our computer and to us? Our Internet provider uses Spyware, a cookie, which is a small piece of computer language, used for identification and sometimes tracking information. The cookie identifies our computer as one of the company's clients. This type of cookie has a legitimate use and Internet providers usually inform subscribers of their use ... more...

Computers » Security | By Andres Berger @ Saturday, 19th January 2008 @ 9:33 PM

I need to begin this article stating that I'm not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. The existing laws deal with those items related to right to privacy and information acts in relation to communications. The fact there are many actions, which take place on computers not governed by existing laws raises the question is it against the law to steal data from someone's computer without permission. The reality is many otherwise honest companies with whom people do busine... more...

Computers » Security | By Andres Berger @ Saturday, 19th January 2008 @ 9:30 PM

Among the vicious attacks on computers are the attacks, which come daily from Spyware called Hackers. A relatively new term used by some in the computer protection business is the term Hacktivism. This term identifies a category of Spyware, used for vicious and unconscionable attacks on computers for a political reason. Hacktivism is a derivation of the word hack, meaning to chop, cut, trim or break up something crudely, roughly or irregularly with the intent to do damage. A hacker is bot... more...

Computers » Security | By Alex Miller @ Wednesday, 16th January 2008 @ 2:07 PM

Most of us at some point have come across spyware. Annoying home page changes we have not initiated, your computer suddenly running really slowly and other annoying changes we have not made - this is all down to spyware and other unwanted software, which embeds itself onto our computers when we are least expecting it. How do you choose a spyware removal tool? Well, a great way to find really good spyware removal tools is by using a major search engine, and hunting for reviews conducted by... more...

Computers » Security | By Andres Berger @ Monday, 14th January 2008 @ 11:08 PM

Firewalls work within our computer to prevent hackers and others from setting fire (figuratively speaking) and destroying data files, ravaging private information or harming computer hardware and software. A computer firewall is a virtual wall, halting unwanted hackers and vicious software attempting to enter personal, business and other computers. Computer firewalls are similar to firewalls required for large buildings. The firewall is a thick brick wall located between sections of build... more...

Computers » Security | By Andres Berger @ Friday, 11th January 2008 @ 5:05 PM

A pop-up is a window or a frame containing information or a request for information, such as an email address. Pop-ups can be a harvesting process to gather email addresses for spamming, selling or other reasons not to our benefit. They are most often unwanted advertisements and sometimes contain pornographic comments or graphics. Others are invitations requesting your email address to receive more information. The homepage of some websites contain embedded ads; if our mouse pointer slides into ... more...

Computers » Security | By Andres Berger @ Friday, 11th January 2008 @ 5:04 PM

Many of us consider ourselves computer literate and yet spam can cause us as much concern as it does those who know very little about the dangers of spam. The only way to keep our email inbox secure is to use a good filtering email program, which will "dam that spam". It is very important to remember spam is often far more than an unwanted or unsolicited piece of junk mail we can just dump into the wastebasket. The best feeling one can have while searching through incoming mail i... more...

Computers » Security | By Alex Miller @ Wednesday, 9th January 2008 @ 4:04 PM

There are a lot of ways to get rid of spyware, malware and adware that we simply dont have the space to include, so included in this article are 3 ways to get rid of spyware. 1. Personally removing spyware yourself 2. Removing cookies and staying away from odd-looking downloads/websites. 3. Spyware removal tools To personally remove spyware effectively and safely, you would need to have a comprehensive knowledge of what files are normally there and what aren't. Y... more...

Computers » Security | By Alex Miller @ Wednesday, 9th January 2008 @ 4:04 PM

All over the internet you can find forum posts, blogs, other text all asking the same question, how do I get rid of spyware? At some point, most of us have had the strange home-page change, pop-ups appearing from nowhere and other classic symptoms of being infected with spyware. The trick though is figuring out what is spyware, and what isn't. Some websites for example initiate pop-ups themselves, this doesn't mean that you have spyware on your PC, though! There are a few... more...

Computers » Security | By Andres Berger @ Wednesday, 9th January 2008 @ 11:38 AM

Among the negatives related to computer usage is the risk of contracting a virus. A computer virus is like all viruses, exposure is the only way the computer will catch a virus. If, there is no exposure there will be no virus! Exposure is the result of not having a good AntiVirus Protection program running in real time to prevent Inbox Spam. The secret to security is a good AntiVirus Protection program, which catches Spam keeping it from our Inbox. Another serious virus concern is the ris... more...

Computers » Security | By Alex Miller @ Tuesday, 8th January 2008 @ 1:18 PM

Firstly, it is very important that you understand the difference between viruses and spyware because they are completely different. I will define them below, but an anti-virus product will not deal with spyware issues and therefore it must be tackled seperately. Let me go through both: Viruses: A virus spreads malicious software from computer to computer which can cause disastrous effects to your system. They can be caught through downloading files, receiving e... more...

Computers » Security | By Alex Miller @ Tuesday, 8th January 2008 @ 1:17 PM

Spyware and Adware issues are now extremely common amongst Internet users. CNN recently reported that over 90% of all Internet users worldwide have some form of spyware / adware on their PC's right now. Therefore, it is absolutely crucial that you take the necessary action to remove all traces of Spyware. Below are some tips on how you can avoid having spyware installed on your computer without you knowing. If you follow these, you stand an extremely high chance of keeping you... more...

Computers » Security | By Andrew Kasch @ Monday, 7th January 2008 @ 2:52 PM

It all started out as a fairly normal day, even though I was getting ready to go on a great vacation. I was really excited about the trip that was about to go on and had packed about a week earlier so that I wasn't rushed around at the end. I was just moving around the house doing some last-minute things when I decided that it would probably be a good idea if I were to back up my hard drive before I left. I really haven't been paying as much attention to my backups as I should, so I... more...