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Computers » Security | By Josh Stone @ Friday, 20th April 2007 @ 1:30 PM

One would be hard-pressed to come up with a segment more under-prepared for their challenge than law enforcement professionals faced with the task of policing the world of computing. Detective work was much simpler when everybody and his mother didn't have a computer. Herein, some basic terms to get you started. HACKER: The meaning of the word hacker has been corrupted from its original intention. Originally, it meant somebody who was very good at programming. The members of the MIT ... more...

Computers » Security | By Daniel Millions @ Tuesday, 17th April 2007 @ 10:11 AM

Today, many people rely on computers to do homework, work, and create or store useful information. Therefore, it is important for the information on the computer to be stored and kept properly. It is also extremely important for people on computers to protect their computer from data loss, misuse, and abuse. For example, it is crucial for businesses to keep information they have secure so that hackers can't access the information. Home users also need to take means to make ... more...

Computers » Security | By T J Madigan @ Wednesday, 11th April 2007 @ 12:26 AM

Booting issues, virus attacks, or corrupted file systems are very much present in any exchange or mail servers and can cause many of your archived email messages to apparently disappear. Companies which rely heavily on email communication and do not have back ups might find this a pervading problem. But data recovery designed specifically for email recovery can fix this problem. Here are a few examples of data recovery steps in three of the most widely used email clients: Incr... more...

Computers » Security | By John Porter @ Thursday, 5th April 2007 @ 3:26 PM

Spyware is a software program currently being used to fulfill some bad motifs. Knowingly you cannot permit anything like that happen to you. Unfortunately you cannot do anything if you are ignorant. In this case my dear ignorance will not become bliss. You will have to pay a very big price of remaining ignorant. By now you must have understood that whatever you do in life, there is a darker and a brighter side of it. It is always safe to know both the sides. No one is urging you to take ... more...

Computers » Security | By Jay Moncliff @ Tuesday, 27th March 2007 @ 12:21 PM

You hear the word virus and a chill runs down your spine! With computers and laptops becoming an integral part of our lives, the risk of your PC getting infected but a malicious virus increases as well. So if you own a PC you better have antivirus software too. Be it Trojans, Spyware, Adware, Worms, Brontox, etc. your PC is vulnerable by all such viruses. Such antivirus software creates a firewall against the innumerable perilous viruses that can infect your computer. So how exactly does ... more...

Computers » Security | By Daryl Campbell @ Friday, 23rd March 2007 @ 12:54 PM

Have you received one yet? You know. The email directing you to visit a familiar website where for some odd reason you are being asked to update your personal information? The website asks you to verify your passwords, credit card numbers, social security number, or even your bank account. You recognize the company name as one that you have done business with in the past, so you click on the link and proceed to provide all the information they have requested. No problem right? Except you find... more...

Computers » Security | By Daniel Millions @ Thursday, 22nd March 2007 @ 9:15 PM

These are some of the most dangerous things you can do online to hurt your Internet Security. They are the most common methods people use to place themselves in danger on the Internet. Download attachements which are included in email messages that are not from people you personally know. Even if you only download them or open them cause you are interested to see what's insde can lead to adware,spyware and related problems. Downloading of cracks from illegal websites, forums... more...

Computers » Security | By Joseph Simcic @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 5:42 AM

There are dozens of things that you can do to protect your computer. People sell so many software packages and information products you may not be able to get a handle on all of it. Have you wondered to yourself what the basics are so that you can protect your identity and your data and so that you no longer have to worry? I am not sure if we will ever get to a point that security is perfect and we never have to worry but we can get to a point of an increased security posture. That j... more...

Computers » Security | By Douglas Reach @ Monday, 26th February 2007 @ 7:50 PM

A recent case of a Connecticut teacher exposing her class to pornographic pop-ups should be a wakeup call to all of us. The teacher was recently convicted and faces up to forty years in prison even though the defense claims that her computer was infested with spyware that essentially hijacked her computer and began displaying the pornography. Whatever the truth in this case actually is, we all need to realize that spyware and other destructive programs can reek havoc on our computers and perhaps... more...

Computers » Security | By Tim Staines @ Thursday, 22nd February 2007 @ 1:53 PM

A keylogger is a program that runs in your computers background secretly recording all your keystrokes. Once your keystrokes are logged, they are hidden away for later retrieval by the attacker. The attacker then carefully reviews the information in hopes of finding passwords or other information that would prove useful to them. For example, a keylogger can easily obtain confidential emails and reveal them to any interested outside party willing to pay for the information. Keyloggers c... more...

Computers » Security | By Joseph Simcic @ Tuesday, 20th February 2007 @ 5:29 PM

Have you thought about what you might do if you had a hard drive crash and required a full desktop restore? Do you have an idea of what you should do to protect your data? Do you know what software to use? Do you know how to protect yourself for next to nothing? There is a laundry list of software on the internet that is available for use. You have the ability, today, to search for any type of software you need to get the job done. Protect yourself now. Be proactive at home and at... more...

Computers » Security | By Cher K Markov @ Tuesday, 20th February 2007 @ 1:42 PM

The same Internet connection that lets you reach out and touch millions of Web servers, e-mail addresses, and other digital entities across the globe also endangers your PC and the information it contains about you. Here's how to stymie the three gravest Internet risks. Threat1: IE Internet Explorer heads the list of top Internet security attack targets in the most recent joint report of the FBI and security organization SANS Institute. One reason: As the most widely ... more...

Computers » Security | By Douglas Reach @ Thursday, 15th February 2007 @ 3:13 AM

In Connecticut, a female teacher has recently been convicted for exposing her classroom to pornography. It seems her classroom computer was infected with internet pornography pop-ups that some of her students saw. She faces up to forty years in jail, barring an appeal. The case is plagued with controversy as there are reports of the judge falling asleep during the trial and the jurors speaking of the case outside the courtroom, both considered misconduct. The defense has called for a mistrial... more...

Computers » Security | By Stephen Dolan @ Friday, 9th February 2007 @ 1:27 PM

With so many of us online nowadays, it's inevitable that criminals familiar with computer technology have found ways to take advantage of it to make money. The Internet is almost impossible to police, as it crosses so many international borders, and criminals can operate basically from anywhere there's power and an internet connection. Phishing is just one of many schemes thought up by criminal minds to part us from our money. Phishing is simply the scam of sending out a fake ... more...

Computers » Security | By Buzz Scott @ Friday, 9th February 2007 @ 12:15 AM

Spyware isn't just a problem for home pc users, it's a worldwide problem in every country. If you are on the Internet, you have potential exposure to malicious programs that, if they make their way into your system will cost you. Home users and businesses that use the Internet for any purpose need to be aware of the potential damage that Spyware or Adware can do. These problems cost companies in the form of -Downtime due to slowed resources -User problems -Loss of pro... more...

Computers » Security | By Buzz Scott @ Wednesday, 7th February 2007 @ 12:19 AM

In everyday practice, we have always regarded a computer as the safest place to store our important information. In our routine lives, we save a lot of information on our computers. These include our work-related material, business information, financial detail and even our passwords and banking transactions. Unfortunately, there are also a vast number of users across the world who are always trying to gain access to the information saved on your computers. By doing so, they can steal you... more...

Computers » Security | By Daniel Millions @ Thursday, 1st February 2007 @ 3:27 PM

The Internet is a place where people communicate at a very cheap price. It is where people now do their shopping, do business and trade in the financial market. This is why the Internet is considered as one of the most important tools in the new millennium. Because of this, all your personal and financial information are stored in your computer, and also in your emails. If you do business in the Internet, important files will also be stored in your computer. This is why there are p... more...

Computers » Security | By John Pawlett @ Tuesday, 30th January 2007 @ 12:49 PM

Having a reliable virus scanner on your computer is a necessity if you use the internet at all. There are so many viruses and forms of spyware out there that it can be difficult to keep up with them. Having anti virus software on your computer and updating every single day is the best way to protect your computer and the information it holds. There are many websites out there where you can find a virus scanner but it is imperative that you only download programs from extremely reliable s... more...

Computers » Security | By Chris Marshall @ Thursday, 18th January 2007 @ 3:01 PM

In recent years there has been a huge boom in the amount of people shopping online. You can buy almost everything you need off the internet from your home groceries to the latest CDS and DVDs, as well as a hole host of hard to find items. Online shopping offers convenience in that you do not need to leave your home or office and that items are delivered directly to your door. However, despite the advantages and convenience associated with online shopping there is still an air of confusio... more...

Computers » Security | By James Allen @ Tuesday, 16th January 2007 @ 9:50 AM

You'd have to be living in a cave not to aware of the dangers of identity theft present on the internet these days. With the amount of dangerous spyware infecting computers increasing daily, it is very important that you have spyware removal software for your system running on a regular basis. Besides lessening the chance of potentially dangerous third parties accessing your private information, removing these unwanted programs will also allow your computer to run more efficiently. Please d... more...