Securing Your Accounts With Well-Crafted Passwords (26 Jun 2006) In the past I've never really paid much attention to security issues when it comes to user names and passwords. Frankly I figured it was all a lot of overblown hype. This led to an unfortunate incident that involved my website being attacked, apparently by a skillful youth with a propensity for mischief.
7 Ways to Spot a PayPal Scam E-Mail (26 Jun 2006) Paypal is a great site and is used by many to send and receive money. Unfortunately some dishonest people are using the Popularity of Paypal to line their own pockets with gold at the expense of unsuspecting Pay Pal members. These paypal Scam Artists will try to get your Paypal ID and password so they can Login then Clean out your Paypal Account of all funds. Paypal is fully aware of this problem and is doing everything possible to stop this. Unfortunately if someone logs into an account with a valid Id and Password it is very hard for Paypal or any other secure site for that matter to stop it. As a Consumer you need to be educated so you can protect yourself.
From Spyware with Love! (26 Jun 2006) Its late. You've been scouring the web for that perfect present for your Aunt Bess in Idaho.
Internet Scams: Dont be a Victim (26 Jun 2006) This article deals with 3 of the most common types of Internet scams. Advanced fee fraud, phishing, and vehicle sales fraud. It give avice on what to expect and how to avoid becoming a victim...
Hey Boss, is a Keylogger - Uh Spyware? (26 Jun 2006) A close friend of mine walked into his minority SMB office,
cup of coffee in hand and was blown away by this question
no owner wants to hear coming from his sales manager -
'Hey boss, is a keylogger, spyware? Of course the cup of
coffee hit the floor as my friends blood pressure hit the
roof. Like most SMBs or solo entrepreneurs they have no IT
guy, so he/she wasn't there to get fired on the spot.
How to Shop Online Safely (26 Jun 2006) Besides vast information at your fingertips to help you learn more about products and services before making a purchase decision, you can compare prices with a few clicks.
How to Secure Instant Messaging and Improve Communication (26 Jun 2006) Instant messaging (IM) has triumphed in the past 2-3 years among personal Internet users as well as within companies. Instant messaging is used today in 70% of all companies. However, only 15-20% of companies operate a solution for IM administration. In the remaining 50%, IM constitutes a huge, rampant infrastructure usage that poses a severe security risk for firms.
Scammer Will Not Stop Looking For People Who Like To Work At Home And Make More Money! (26 Jun 2006) It is several years that a group of scammers have started working from Nigeria. They have a new method to contact people. They look for people who like to make money and search for work at home jobs and internet business opportunities. These people are the main target. They have cheated several poor people who like to make a few more bucks. Have they stopped cheating? Unfortunately not! How can you know and avoid them? Keep your eyes open and always avoid people who talk about transferring huge amount of money!
The Complete Guide To Spotting Computer Spies & Recording Devices (26 Jun 2006) Learn How To Spot Computer Spies & Recording Devices In As Little As 3 Minutes With These 3 Proven Steps. Discover what a hardware key logger looks like and how to remove it if you find one on your computer. Find out how to spot recording software and much much more...
Instant Approval of Personal Loans – Whether Justified or Not (26 Jun 2006) Instant approval of personal loan is only second to borrowers demand for a better rate of interest. This article has tried to explain through the basic steps involved in the approval process, that not all processes are unjustified. However, with both lender and the borrower making the right efforts, the process can be accelerated.
Failure to Do This Simple Task Can Kill Your Online Business (26 Jun 2006) A seasoned webmaster knows how to take care of his/her websites. If you are doing business online, this tip will show why your online business is at risk with a website problem. Now you will not take this for granted...
Protecting Your Computer From Viruses (26 Jun 2006) If you are on the Internet you are open to intrusions to your computer that you may and often do not want. I wrote this to help protect yourself from these unwanted intrusions. My name is Chuck Stephens and I have been in the computer field for over 15 years. Unwanted intrusions and computer securtiy is an interest I have. I can be reached at cstep@3rdm.net
How to Eliminate Spyware, Adware and Pop-up Ads for FREE! (26 Jun 2006) This isn't an advertisement for some $30 tool you purchase or download that *claims* to remove these annoyances, these are FREE tools available for download that many computer-enthusiasts use.
Deriving Due Care Practices from HIPAA and GLBA (26 Jun 2006) Companies are finding that they will pay the price for not maintaining strong security controls and protecting their customers' information. They must proactively implement and maintain prudent security processes to demonstrate that they are practicing due care. Until a universally accepted set of information security practices is produced, the best approach for companies is to implement the security practices required by both HIPAA and GLBA.
Corporate Information Security: Is Our Information More Secure Since September 11th? (26 Jun 2006) One might think that years after September 11th, 2001 there would be dramatic differences and improvements in the way businesses strive to protect their employees, assets, and data. However, changes have been more gradual than many had expected. A look at some of the trends that have been developing over the years since September 11th reveals signs of change for the better--although the need for more information security advancement is abundantly clear.
