Security Articles

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...

Computers » Security | By Michael Hehn @ Wednesday, 3rd January 2007 @ 4:04 PM

Somewhere out there in cyberspace are malicious vandals hard at work dreaming up new computer viruses. Eugene Kaspersky, (of Kaspersky Lab Virus Research), in a November 23, 2005 article posted in Security News, said, "The number of new viruses and Trojans is now increasing every day by a few hundred. (Our) virus lab receives between 200 and 300 new samples a day." That is Not a misprint. He said 200-300 per DAY! The worst ones we hear about. The large majority are quiet and anony... more...

Computers » Security | By Michael Hehn @ Wednesday, 3rd January 2007 @ 3:56 PM

These simple tips will help you stay virus and spyware free, even if you're connected to the internet 24 hours a day. 1. Protect yourself Good protection on the Internet these days consists of 3 components: anti-virus software, anti-spyware software and a firewall. Good virus protection doesn't need to cost you a fortune. You can get excellent free anti-virus software at grisoft. Even the professional version of their software is very affordable. For spyware... more...

Computers » Security | By Glenn Heitkoetter @ Wednesday, 3rd January 2007 @ 10:57 AM

There are now databases with records access online from public documents. This can help you find information on job applicants, potential dates, neighbors, relatives, and even friends. Find out what is on you! These online records include background records, correctional files, criminal files, family history, DMV records, driving records, DUI files, DWI records, FBI files, federal court dockets, lost people, court records, emails, classmates, adoption and birth records, arrest records... more...

Computers » Security | By Michael Hehn @ Tuesday, 2nd January 2007 @ 4:04 PM

Working from home has its advantages, including no commute, a more flexible work schedule and fresh coffee and home-cooked meals whenever you want. But working from home while using a wireless local area network (WLAN) may lead to theft of sensitive information and hacker or virus infiltration unless proper measures are taken. As WLANs send information over radio waves, someone with a receiver in your area could be picking up the transmission, thus gaining access to your computer. ... more...

Computers » Security | By Michael Hehn @ Tuesday, 2nd January 2007 @ 9:17 AM

The following article lists some simple, informative tips that will help you have a better experience with secure password management. These days a single computer user may have dozens of passwords. If you use computers at your job you may need to access secured databases, local workstations and numerous accounts online and each is supposed to have its own unique password. Though many people don't require a logon for their home PC, they will definitely have one for email or websites... more...

Computers » Security | By Stephen Dolan @ Monday, 1st January 2007 @ 1:47 PM

Computer viruses! Worms! E-mail viruses! Trojan Horses! The media is always full of stories about computer viruses infecting computers all over the world, or companies scrambling to fix security holes in their software by releasing security updates. What can businesses or individuals to protect their computer? Installing a firewall may be one answer. While the first computer viruses were transported from computer to computer by floppy disks, computer viruses today can cover the globe in ... more...

Computers » Security | By Kallore Gandhi @ Monday, 1st January 2007 @ 11:21 AM

One of the biggest problems of the internet nowadays is security. Viruses, spyware, spam, trojan horses, malware, adware and of course hacking are the main problems. The largest part of all internet users are unaware of most of these things and will never know their passwords and credit card info might become visible for others. Nothing can give you 100% security, but applying a few easy things will improve online security greatly. Here are some things everyone should do: Install a virus ... more...

Computers » Security | By Buzz Scott @ Tuesday, 26th December 2006 @ 9:11 AM

Undoubtedly, there has been a manifold increase in the number and type of users working on computers in the recent years. The common person now prefers to use the computer for all purposes including saving his important information, communication through emails and chat programs and even banking transactions. How much do you understand? In spite of the increased usage, not all of the users manage to become very well versed with computers. Only half of the total users actual... more...

Computers » Security | By Greg Lucas @ Tuesday, 19th December 2006 @ 6:15 PM

Spyware is one of the relatively new additions to the hazards of using a computer or the internet. Much like viruses and worms, spyware programs are rogue programs that can do a lot of damage not just to your computer but to your personal life as well. Surprisingly, though the term spyware has become popular, most people have little or no idea at all of what it does and what it can do. Spyware programs can either be just the malicious types or the criminal ones. Malicious-type spyware ... more...

Computers » Security | By Johnny Jenkins @ Tuesday, 19th December 2006 @ 5:12 PM

Lisa is a receptionist at a large company. The company has a strict policy on using the Internet for personal use. Lisa has access to the Internet. She understands the companys policy and adheres to it. It was a great company and she enjoyed her work very much. It was a place where she could earn a good living and make new connections at the same time. One day her supervisor called her into the office and informed her that she was being terminated for in appropriate use of the Internet. S... more...

Computers » Security | By James Brown @ Friday, 15th December 2006 @ 4:39 PM

Firewalls are one of the most thoroughly misunderstood concepts around in networking and security today. It is your duty to dispel some of the most common misconceptions about firewalls not just for the purpose of passing the Comptia Security+ exam but also for the sake of the information security community! What is a Firewall? A firewall is any hardware or software designed to prevent unwanted network traffic. Some firewalls are simplistic in nature; in fact, many people use NAT dev... more...

Computers » Security | By James Brown @ Friday, 15th December 2006 @ 9:42 AM

In this article we would give you some analysis and perspective of the Comptia Security+ exam. The exam is entirely multiple-choice, which some also call 'multiple guess.' The reason: the answer is actually given to you in the form of a choice! Multiple choice (guess) tests can be considerably easier for the test taker when appropriate test strategies are employed. In the Study Guide, we cover some of these strategies, but just for example: One of the most common techniques in ... more...

Computers » Security | By Matthew Hick @ Sunday, 10th December 2006 @ 9:28 AM

When a computer hacker steals your credit card information, it is known as "identity theft". The hacker can use your credit information to make purchases under your name. To be honest, it is not even that difficult for these experienced hackers to get your credit card digits. In no time at all, you can find out that you just purchased a Ferrari with your Visa card. If this sounds horribly frightening, don't think it can't happen to you. Identity theft occurs every single day in... more...

Computers » Security | By Kevin Dark @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 7:41 PM

With all of the identity theft going on in the world right now, it is important to take steps to protect all personal information at any cost. Therefore, if your computer has personal information on it and the computer needs to be serviced for some reason, something you might consider having done is file shredding. This will keep anyone who has access to your computer for any length of time from gaining access to your personal information. Lately, the new credit cards that use a swipe... more...

Computers » Security | By Buzz Scott @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 9:49 AM

If you've been one of the unfortunate individuals whose system is plagued with Spyware problems, looking for a solution can be a daunting task. There are many programs out there that claim to help erase Spyware from your computer. The temptation for most would be to find a free solution such as freeware or shareware to erase the problem. No one wants to spend money unnecessarily and a quick search online will reveal both free software packages as well as moderate to heavily priced solutio... more...

Computers » Security | By Matthew Hick @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 3:18 AM

Computers are basically a necessity in today's ever-changing world of technological advances. Chance are if you are reading this article, you have a computer. Or, you know how to use a computer. Since this is the case, don't you think you should know how to protect your PC from harm? Anti-spyware and anti-malware software to protect your computer: Spyware and malware are two of the most dangerous and annoying types of viruses and worms out there in cyberspace. If you want to... more...

Computers » Security | By Hugh Duddy @ Thursday, 7th December 2006 @ 2:58 AM

It would seem that just about everyone either has or wants a wireless network these days. The advantages are obvious: Being able to connect more than one PC or laptop to the internet in different parts of your home and having the flexibility to sit in the garden on a nice summer's day and do some work. The disadvantages are not so obvious. FREE INTERNET ACCESS: The really scary part about running an unsecured wireless network is just how easily it can be accessed. I had a clie... more...

Computers » Security | By Matthew Hick @ Wednesday, 6th December 2006 @ 12:37 PM

Computer owners beware! If you don't have a premier security computer product such as a virus protector, pop-up blocker, or anti-spyware program installed on your computer, you are basically leaving your PC open to danger. Let's look at some of the most popular programs available. Virus protection software: There is a rather large variety of companies that sell high-end virus protection software. For the oncoming year of 2007, there are several anti-virus programs that are m... more...

Computers » Security | By Matthew Hick @ Wednesday, 6th December 2006 @ 12:37 PM

Computer owners beware! If you don't have a premier security computer product such as a virus protector, pop-up blocker, or anti-spyware program installed on your computer, you are basically leaving your PC open to danger. Let's look at some of the most popular programs available. Virus protection software: There is a rather large variety of companies that sell high-end virus protection software. For the oncoming year of 2007, there are several anti-virus programs that are m... more...