Seecrets on Security: A Gentle Introduction on Cryptography Part 2 (26 Jun 2006) The recent explosive growth of PC's and Internet-based commerce has significantly increased the need for a wide variety of computer security mechanisms. This article, the second of a three-part series, lays the underlying foundation in plain language.
How to Avoid Getting Ripped-Off Online (26 Jun 2006) Online security is one of the top catch phrases these days, but hardly anybody knows what it means and worse, most home computer users think security only applies to corporations and online businesses.
Privacy and Google, Yahoo, MSN - The Tradeoff? (26 Jun 2006) While doing some work, I came across an article about privacy issues and how Google and all the other big names like Yahoo, MSN have huge amounts of data to profile their users.
Copyright Infringement on the Internet (26 Jun 2006) How do copyright thieves justify their dirty deeds to steal other author's work? One accomplished copywriter recently damned them on a major online article Blog for authors. She blasted these thieves who steal other people's works and then put them on their websites or put their name on the articles, stories or ebooks and use them for their own online content.
Are You at Risk for Identity Theft? Learn How to Protect Yourself (26 Jun 2006) Identity Theft is America's fastest growing type of robbery. There have been an estimated 9.9 million victims on America and over 40% of all consumer complaints in the U.S. involve identity theft. About half of the victims do not know how the thief obtained their personal information. The Boston Globe and Newsweek have both covered Identity theft recently telling us how important it is for us to educate ourselves on preventing and protecting ourselves from this type of robbery.
The Anatomy of An Identity Theft Scam (26 Jun 2006) In this Ever growing Electronic Era Identity Theft is fast becoming the choice of white collar criminals. The Internet is making Identity theft a global problem of near epidemic proportions.
Catching Spyware to Avoid Identity Theft (26 Jun 2006) Not only is spyware annoying because of the constant popup ads, it can also cause some programs from running properly.
Fishing for Fortunes. Scam! (26 Jun 2006) Spelt phishing, but pronounced as above, this despicable act is an effort to batter your bankroll or commandeer your cash
Reducing Fraudulent Transations – 5 Simple Ways To Protect Yourself (26 Jun 2006) The money being spent online is steadily growing. With billions of dollars being spent each year online, the opportunity to make money on the internet has never been bigger. Unfortunately, with that opportunity come people who want to make money in less than honest ways. We're going to look at some concrete ways you can identify fraudulent transactions and save yourself a lot of chargeback fees, money and grief.
Temporary Internet Files - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (26 Jun 2006) A little bit of time invested into learning about internet security can go a long way in preventing mishaps on your computer. Temporary internet files are not something we should be afraid of, but we should certainly be careful in how much we trust them and how we deal with them.
Delete Cookies: New-Age Diet or Common Sense Internet Security? (26 Jun 2006) No, this article isn't about some new, lose-20-pounds-in-a-week, certified-by-some-tan-Southern-California-doctor diet. It's about cookies on your computer - what they are, why they are there, and what to do about them. Computer cookies actually have quite a bit in common with their baked counterparts - some are good, some are bad, and they have expiration dates.
Phishing: A Scary Way of Life (26 Jun 2006) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has identified "phishing" as the "hottest and most troubling new scam on the Internet."
A New Era of Computer Security (26 Jun 2006) Computer security and firewalls. Virus and antivirus. What new "bad bugs" does 2005 have in store and how will the software companies stop them?
Passwords or Pass Phrase? Protecting your Intellectual Property (26 Jun 2006) Much has been said on the theory of password protection for files, computer login, and other network access. In the past we used a combination of letters, special characters, and other techniques to try and prevent unwanted or unauthorized access to our computers, resources, and networks. A new theory on passwords is emerging that may help us remember our access codes, be more secure, and generally keep hackers and thieves out of our networks.
