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Author :: Mitch Johnson  |
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| Article Title :: Basic Spyware Defense Mechanisms |
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| Always on the rise, spyware is difficult to avoid when surfing the internet because it can install itself so easily by countless different means. Much of computer’s spyware infections are hidden within freeware programs running, such as music file sharing applications. Spyware and adware are primarily used to invade persons computers to track and record their usage and private information so they may be targeted with pop ups and advertising schemes.Spyware is an invasion of users’ privacy and at a minimum it will cause annoying and constant pop ups. When dialer spyware hacks in your internet connection is hijacked and charges are made to your bill from someone else connectin (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Mitch Johnson |
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| Article Title :: How Spyware Gets to Your Hardrive |
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| The average internet user’s computer is very likely to have some sort of hidden spyware infection that is slyly monitoring their internet activities.Thousands of spyware applications exist making it difficult for users to avoid the threats when using the internet for numerous purposes. While online you could become infected with spyware by downloading games, music,
screensavers, pop ups, pictures, emails, freeware and shareware.A spyware or adware infection can slow down your computer, sometimes causing it to crash because advertisers bombarding you with pop ups and monitoring your activity are using all the system resources. Spyware programs latch onto computers to tr (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Mitch Johnson |
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| Article Title :: Countering Privacy Invasions of Spyware |
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| Spyware spread quickly across the internet world forcing users to become aware of the prevalent threats facing their privacy while surfing the internet. A PC will begin to run slower, have difficulty accessing the internet, have a reduced bandwidth, show unwanted pop ups and or alter the start page. A spyware infection means your personal information is being exposed to individuals or companies without your knowledge or approval.Spyware collects information on you internet and computer usage habits as well as more serious information including personal identification and credit card numbers.Many spyware applications can run silently, leaving you in the dark about the infor (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Andrew Wroblewski |
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| Article Title :: 9 Warning Signs You Might Be Infected With Spyware And/Or Adware |
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| FACT: Chances are your machine is hosting spyware. There are currently over 78,000 Spyware and Adware programs on the Internet that can affect your PC.Here are 9 warning signs you should be aware of, if any of them pertain to you then your PC is most likely infected:If you start you Internet browser and the homepage that pops up is not the one that has been set by you. You then change it back to what you want and then it goes back to something you didn’t set again. This is one of the more common features and ways to tell that you have been taken over by some sort of spyware and that you should rid your system of it immediately.If you get pop-ups that have been pe (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Mitch Johnson |
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| Article Title :: The Unforseen Consequences of Spyware |
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| The popularity, availability and speed of the internet continue to grow which in turn has consequences such as spyware threats. With all of these advancements on the internet spyware also advances and creates more prevalent and sometimes dangerous threats. Spyware can easily be downloaded while surfing the internet and downloading files or software.Usually, sites with questionable material are those that contain spyware. When visiting one of these sites spyware is automatically downloaded onto your computer or done so when you authorize the download of a file off the site. Spyware has spread to other sites now, sites that are seemingly secure and legitimate, but still download (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Marc Menninger |
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| Article Title :: Deriving Due Care Practices from HIPAA and GLBA |
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| Recent years have shown a trend in corporations being held responsible for information security negligence. In particular, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Attorney General of New York have been actively pursuing companies that fail to follow effective security practices. Many high-visibility cases illustrate how companies are being required to implement stronger security controls, the Guess case being a good example.In June 2003, Guess, Incorporated agreed to settle FTC charges that it exposed consumers' personal information to commonly known attacks by hackers, contrary to the company's claims. "Consumers have every right to expect that a business that says it's keeping (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Chuck Stephens |
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| Article Title :: Protecting Your Computer From Viruses |
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| I am going to give you some information you will need if you surf the web. Especially if you have a cable modem or a DSL modem. This discussion will be limited to viruses, Trojan horses and the like. Software mentioned in this article does nothing to protect you from spyware or spam. I have another article that addresses this subject. You should check that one out.If you surf the web you are going to get some nasty and pesky critters on your hard drive. These critters are called viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and a few other choice words. Not mentionable on a family site.First and foremost you MUST invest in a good virus detection software package. Symantec’s Norton (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Manny Jao II |
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| Article Title :: Failure to Do This Simple Task Can Kill Your Online Business |
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| When you talk to a seasoned webmaster, he/she will always
tell you to backup your website files since the server you
are hosted on will always let you down when least expect
it.I remember it happened to me when my webhost went down for
about 4 hours at the same time I just launched a massive
(and costly) marketing campaign. It’s really frustrating
to see it happen when I need it to be up and running.As a webhosting reseller, I experienced one time how my
server is advertised to be backed up daily but when the
server got fried by surging electric current by accident,
my hosting partner cannot recover even the backup harddisk!Not only did I lose my (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Matt Marose |
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| Article Title :: How to Eliminate Spyware, Adware and Pop-up Ads for FREE! |
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| The following is a guide on how to remove spyware, adware, and pop-up ads using FREE tools ready to download anytime.
Don't settle for advertisements that sell $30 software programs that CLAIM to remove all these annoyances, when in reality all they do is hog system resources and slow your computer down even more.
Now, of course there are people out there who have their own little utilities they use that are just "wonderful" for this kind of operation, but the following tools I use, to this day, to completely rid my computer of anything that would cause it to slow down or rig it with pop-up ad crap all over the place. Also included is information about a free anti-vi (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Elizabeth Ward |
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| Article Title :: The Complete Guide To Spotting Computer Spies & Recording Devices |
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| Can you be absolutely sure, that your activity isn't being monitored and recorded right now, while you're reading this?
The problem with many people is, because they're alone in a room with their computer, they think that no body can be watching.
If only they knew how easy it is to plant a computer recording device or software recording program onto a computer, they wouldn't feel so safe.
Whether you're a total computer newbie or a seasoned Internet veteran, everyone needs to know how to protect their privacy using the right anti spyware tools for the job.
In this article, I will show you how to easily spot a computer recording device or (read full article) |
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