Detect Key Logger, Identity Theft Spyware (26 Jun 2006) Here are a few tips to protect you against key logger spyware so identity thieves can't steal your bank account passwords and credit card numbers.
How To Avoid Online Scams (26 Jun 2006) How to protect yourself from these popular online fraud scams so you can avoid becoming a new victim.
Is Your Email Private? Part 2 of 3 (26 Jun 2006) In Part 1 of Is Your Email Private, We covered the basics of most current email systems, including how they work and why they are not secure. We then started into the topic of encryption and provided a link to PGP (Pretty Good Privacy), considered by many to be the default standard for email encryption on the Internet.
Protect Your Computer and Internet Privacy (26 Jun 2006) Is a known fact that every time you open a browser to view a web page, order something online, or read your email in a web based viewer that information is stored on your computer for later use. Whether you are viewing the weather online, reading sports, catching up on the latest world news or viewing something a little more private, all that information is stored in your computer...
Battling Spyware Threats (26 Jun 2006) Read the user license agreement before downloading freeware. They may ask for authorization of ad supported material being downloaded.
Desktop Security Software Risks - Part 1 (26 Jun 2006) This is the second in a series of articles highlighting reasons why we need a new model for anti-virus and security solutions. Reason #2: the Desktop Security Software Risks The risks of placing sof...
The Move to a New Anti-Virus Model (26 Jun 2006) This is the second in a series of articles highlighting reasons why we need a new model for anti-virus and security solutions. Reason #1: the Basic Model Anti-virus software vendors still rely on ye...
Personal Firewalls for Home Users (26 Jun 2006) What is a Firewall? The term "firewall" illustrates a system that protects a network and the machines on them from various types of attack. Firewalls are geared towards keeping the server up all the ...
Spyware Protection Software (26 Jun 2006) Your personal information and computer are at risk until you get rid of spyware viruses and keep them from reinstalling themselves.
Computer-Virus Writers: A Few Bats In The Belfry? (26 Jun 2006) "Male. Obsessed with computers. Lacking a girlfriend. Aged 14 to 34. Capable of creating chaos worldwide." The above description is the profile of the average computer-virus writer, according to Jan...
A Painless Plagiarism Solution (26 Jun 2006) Some practical advice for webmasters should they become a victim of online plagiarism.
Viruses and Worms, Protection from Disaster (26 Jun 2006) Virus damage estimated at $55 billion in 2003. "SINGAPORE - Trend Micro Inc, the world's third-largest anti-virus software maker, said Friday that computer virus attacks cost global businesses an estimated $55 billion in damages in 2003, a sum that would rise this year. Companies lost roughly $20 billion to $30 billion in 2002 from the virus attacks, up from about $13 billion in 2001, according to various industry estimates."