Why Malicious Programs Spread So Quickly? (26 Jun 2006) Malicious programs of various kinds (viruses, worms, Trojan horses, etc.) are very often aimed at stealing valuable -- in a direct sense of this word -- private and financial information. When written,these programs are spread all over the Web. What do means of their distribution have in common? Thinking a bit about it will help us ordinary Web users realize how to behave online and what to avoid.
Lottery Scam, What It is and how to Avoid It? (26 Jun 2006) Internet scams and frauds are on the rise! The quantity of scam
emails with various fraud schemes any email account receives
today is simply overwhelming! There is this infamous Nigerian
419 scam, which is by far the most widely circulated one. I wrote
about it in one of our ezine articles not long ago. You can read
about it here! And there are many other scams like Lottery, Letter
of Credit, money transfer, black money conversion, real estate,
fraudulent order and the list goes on and on.
How to Get Rid of New Sobig.F Virus? (26 Jun 2006) As you know, this time the virus under the name Sobig.F has
wreaked quite havoc! No doubt, many of us have suffered from
this recent virus outbreak.
Phishing – Its Signs and Your Options (26 Jun 2006) Phishing is the act of some individual sending an email to a user in an attempt to scam the user to release personal information. Is it easy to determine if it's a scam? Sometimes - but not always. I hope to give you enough examples and information to help you to safeguard yourself from these unsavory individuals.
If You Steal It, They May Come! (26 Jun 2006) This article is about how unsafe the internet is. It also relates to software you are going to need if you do any kind of business on the web.
The 5 Critical Steps to Protecting Your Computer on the Internet (26 Jun 2006) Is your computer wide-open to viruses, hackers and other threats on the internet? These 5 steps are critical if you want to keep your computer running smoothly and your personal information and privacy intact.
Firewall Protection - Does Your Firewall Do This? (26 Jun 2006) Anti-virus software can help, but your real computer and network protection should come from a firewall. The differences in hardware and software firewalls are discussed; as well as a look at Unified threat Management.
Viruses and Worms: The Problems and Their Solutions (26 Jun 2006) Both viruses and worms are big problems for all internet users. So how do you keep your computer virus free? What's the best antivirus software? Find out here!
The Never Ending Spyware Story (26 Jun 2006) It's been with us since 1993, it's gotten more intrusive, more complicated.
The Saga of the Annoying Adware (26 Jun 2006) Adwares are some of the most derided objects in the web alongside viruses, spyware and other malicious softwares and programs. Although adwares are alleged to be the most benign form of spyware they can in fact do damage and yes you can beat them.
Phishing - Learn To Identify It (26 Jun 2006) Phishing is when someone sends you an email falsely claiming to be a legitimate business in an attempt to scam you into giving them your personal information. How can you identify it?
The Importance of Protecting Your PC from Viruses and Spam (26 Jun 2006) Today the internet is a mine field of malicious code looking to harm your computer. Hackers want to have access to your PC for both fun and profit. You must be diligent in your ability to detect and then protect your important computer data.
Preventing Online Identity Theft (26 Jun 2006) Identity theft is one of the most common criminal acts in society today. Criminals will use your personal information such as banking accounts and passwords, to pretend that they are you. There are things that you can do to help prevent such a crime. It costs very little to protect your information, and it is money well spent.
Identity Theft – Beware of Phishing Attacks! (26 Jun 2006) A fairly new scheme known as "phishing" is being used to steal financial information from unsuspecting consumers. Be on the lookout for these scams.
Free Ways to Tackle Threats to Your Computer (26 Jun 2006) It needn't cost a small fortune to prevent your pc from being threatened by hackers, spyware and viruses. There are free ways to prevent pc infection.
Is Adware - Spyware Putting Your Privacy at Risk (26 Jun 2006) Do you sometimes notice your computer running slower. Is your computer acting strange almost like its possessed? Well, it just may be plagued with Spyware. Spyware is a common term for files that are installed on your system without your knowledge. It allows companies to monitor your Internet activity. Believe it or not, Spyware is now the leading threat to our computers, and our online privacy. It's ahead of viruses.
Virus Nightmare..Lessons Learned (26 Jun 2006) I got a virus the other day, Thursday I believe and since then I have been making FRANTIC efforts to save all my info.
Click Here To Defeat Evil (26 Jun 2006) A humorous look at the ominous language of Microsoft security alerts.
