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Author :: Shanna Riley  |
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| Article Title :: So, What IS Spyware? |
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| You've heard all kinds of terrible things about it, but just what IS it - and how does it get on your computer in the first place?Spyware is a real pain in the arse, to put it bluntly. It bogs down your computer's memory, causes you to be spammed to death with pop-up ads, and tracks everywhere you go while you surf the web! Worst of all, 99% of all spyware downloads itself to your computer without your knowledge - or your consent.Can they do that? Yes, unfortunately, they can - but you don't have to sit back while your computer is destroyed with malicious software. Spyware scanners and removal programs are a must on any computer that gets online.But, first, let's talk (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Rick Parrott |
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| Article Title :: Strong Passwords - Customer Friendly Computer Security |
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| Go into to any office and look under the computer keyboards and you’ll eventually find a little piece of paper with that users logon ID and passwords. Probably every password that person has.This illustrates a serious problem with the use of networked computers in business. User apathy and IT security arrogance often combine to defeat the purpose of established security policies.What happens is that IT security policies clash with usability. Most customers will not follow policies they see as too difficult. One place IT policies and user compliance clash is at the point of entry for any secure computer system. The logon screen.First, let’s agree on a definition fo (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Richard Rogers |
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| Article Title :: Signs That Your Home Computer Is Infected by Spyware or Adware |
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| There are a number of indicators you can watch for which will suggest that your computer has been infected by spyware or adware. Please note that some of the symptoms listed below are not unique to just a spyware or an adware infection.
1) PC Performance – Both Spyware and adware consume your PC’s resource like computer memory. A bad spyware infection could dramatically slow your computer’s performance including causing your system’s to become increasingly unstable. Spyware also can affect your internet connection speed as it takes up bandwidth to communicate information back to its creator.
2) Pop up Ads – It is highly likely that your computer is infecte (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Richard Chapo |
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| Article Title :: Nigerian Scammers - Finally Going To Jail |
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| Ah, don’t you love those Nigerian scammers? I’m the brother of Finance Minister… Well, they are finally being prosecuted and going to jail.Banco Noroeste – BrazilIn the biggest scam of its sort, three Nigerian scammers managed to steal $242 million dollars from Banco Noroesto, a bank in Brazil. The Nigerians came up with a fake contract to build an airport in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. They promised a bank official a healthy commission in exchange for funding the contract. Sound familiar? Of course, there was no airport and the scammers headed off with the money. The bank, in turn, collapsed and customers lost everything.In a joint investigation by Nigeria (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Martin Coleman |
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| Article Title :: Internet Protection and Password Security |
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| Good passwords are hard to come by. If you suddenly and without much warning had to pick a password to access your computer, or your favourite website, or your internet banking facility, what would you do? Most people would make their password their name, their partner's name, their birthday, their partner's birthday, their favourite colour or book or movie or character. You can probably already see a pattern forming here, can't you? Ok, now for the scary part: these are all easily guessed and your personal information is like a bank who holds all your money.. on the foot path where everyone can see it and grab it!So how do we fix this? We think up a better password. Does that mean (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Martin Wood |
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| Article Title :: Don't Get Caught in the Phishers Net |
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| Phishing, pronounced fishing, is now becoming an epidemic throughout the Internet. Most people who use the internet and receive emails have probably received a phishing email or two.But what is phishing and who are the phishers?You receive an email from your bank like this below....“Dear bank customer, your bank details need to be verified by clicking on this link……” and so it goes on.The link that they give you to click on, however, does not open up where you think it should. Although, to all intents and purposes it looks like your banks page, but what is really happening is that your bank details are going straight into a phishers' computer to be used (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Jim Rutherford |
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| Article Title :: Securing your Wireless Network |
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| When one thinks about home security, they ususally think of taking measures like installing alarms, deadbolts, and window locking devices. But if you have a wireless computer network like many American homes, your personal data (credit card numbers and banking information) could be open to hackers.When you first purchase and turn on your wireless router, the router manufacturer makes it dead simple to connect your wireless devices. Out of the box, your wireless router is unsecured. Given that most wireless routers have a range of around 100 feet, if your neighbours have wireless devices, they can connect just as easy as you can. Even worse, hackers can drive past your house wit (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Shelley Lowery |
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| Article Title :: Frequently Asked Computer Security Questions |
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| Working on the Internet provides Internet marketers with the opportunity to make a living in the comfort of their own home. However, as your business is completely reliant upon your computer, you must take the necessary steps to ensure your computer is safe.Over the years, I have received many questions in regard to computer security. Below, are some of the most frequently asked questions:Question: I'm new to the Internet and have been hearing a lot about viruses. I'm not exactly sure what they are. Can you help?Answer: A virus is a small piece of software that attaches itself to 'real' software programs (executable code). Each time you launch the real program, the vi (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Alex Simms |
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| Article Title :: E-Commerce Security |
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| Securities:There are several areas of security that are in extreme need of attention. Any company that obtains and retains personal information is liable for that information. This being said, there are certain protocols to follow to ensure that the information provided is kept safe.Personal Information Collection.Let's look at an E-commerce Store environment. Whether you are a multi-million dollar operation, or simply a small specialty E-commerce store, you are responsible for the information that is collected from your various shoppers. Anytime information is collected, security becomes a significant factor.The Internet is not a safe place. Data (read full article) |
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| Category :: Security Articles |
Author :: Christopher Okoh |
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| Article Title :: How To Secure Your Laptop |
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| Laptops are quite expensive, hence the risk of being stolen. Laptops are smaller, easy to travel with, because of these, its patronage is on the increase. Laptops because of their new processing power is a delight of most companies today.How Do I Secure My LaptopLaptops these days contain vital data and are greatly used for remote data access. Its security should be top priority to all users. There are three aspects to consider in securing your laptop.
Physical Security.
Security Software.
Security Consciousness.
Physical SecurityPhysical security involves physical barriers put (read full article) |
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