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The Importance of Context in Content Filtering
Launching a search for “Breast Cancer Awareness” should not result in a flood of pornographic URLs, but if your filtering solution isn’t capable of analyzing context as well as words, that might be what happens. Filtering pornographic texts may focus only on the word “breast” and not on the context in which it is presented. It is important that your company’s Appropriate Use Policy (AUP) includes the specific definition of what constitutes Web sites that need to be blocked.Read more…Computer & Network Security: Two Anti Virus Strategies
Rootkits and advanced spyware have fundamentally changed the playing field says Mike Danseglio, Program Manager in the Security Solutions group at Microsoft, according to Fox News’ “Microsoft Official: Malware Recovery Not Always Possible” by Ryan Naraine, reporting from InfoSec World on April 5th, 2006. “When you are dealing with rootkits and some advanced spyware programs, the only solution is to rebuild from scratch. In some cases, there really is no way to recover without nuking the systems from orbit," states Mr.Read more…How to Choose the Best Computer Security Suite for Your Needs
Before you begin reading this article, there is something that it is critical to understand. Simply put, there is no such thing as a completely secure web browser or operating system. While any of the major security suites and associated products will greatly reduce your exposure to security risks, they are not silver bullets that will stop everything that may come your way.Read more…Security Flaws, Hanging Them Against The Big Clock
It won’t hurt when you go public with security flaws of a certain piece of software, if there are only three or four users of the software worldwide. But it becomes a problem if billions of people use the software.Flashing a security flaw around for everyone to see, puts more people at risk than would have been the case when you kept it quiet.Read more…Voice Phishing - A New Type of E-mail Scam
Be on the lookout for an interesting new type of Phishing scam that involves the use of telephone numbers as opposed to email hyperlinks that take you to a bogus website.Two big incidents involving spam emails urging people to call a phone number to verify account information have been discovered within the past two weeks, indicating that “voice phishing” may soon become a popular new tool for internet criminals.The first of these voice phishing scams was reported on June 23, 2006 by Santa Barbara Trust, when people started receiving forged emails with the subject line "Message 156984 Client's Details Confirmation (Santa Barbara Bank & Trust).Read more…Downloading Precautions
Everyday there are thousands of new websites created and added to the millions and millions already on the internet. With so many to choose from, how does one know which sites are legit and safe to use?Here are some helpful tips that can aid a person in choosing a safe and reliable site.Read more…Why Phishing Scams Work
As an information technology professional, I am very much aware of the dangers that lurk on the internet. I always use extreme caution when checking email and browsing to websites I don’t know anything about, because I know how quickly spyware can install on any computer – including mine. I’m ashamed to say that I nearly fell victim to a phishing scam I received this morning at work, which made me realize just how easy it is to get taken in by cyber-criminals.Read more…Chat Rooms and Internet Safety for Your Kids and Teens
Chat rooms are very popular with kids and teens right now. Sites like myspace.com and others can be a great way for kids to get to know other kids and teens who share the same interests as them.Read more…The Basics of Understanding Internet Dangers
But never fear, this article will help prepare you to stay well protected from any Internet Baddy.So what dangers are thereWell, there are a lot. This articles intent is not to go into detail on these dangers, but just to help describe ways you can protect yourself while online.Read more…The Two Things You Must Know About Your Private Information Before It's Too Late
Our society is maintained by information: information about who we were, who we are, and in some cases who we will become. We live in the Information age, a time where movement of information is faster than physical movement. Some say that we live in a new type of society called an Information Society, in which the creation, distribution and manipulation of information has become a significant economic and cultural activity.Read more…Cyber Crime - A Threat to Every Internet User
According to the Federal trade Commission (FTC), there are around 10 million reported cases of identity theft each year in the United States. A recent report by Eugene Kaspersky, founder and head analyst of Kaspersky Labs (a leading internet security company), indicates that the level of criminal activity on the internet has doubled in the past year, and there is reason to believe this trend will continue to grow exponentially in the future.Cyber crime has become a serious problem for everyone who uses the internet.Read more…Securing and Maintaining Your Computer and Online Business
Keeping your computer in top shape is an important aspect to an online business. Why? Without it, you are not in business, or your business will come to a complete halt.Read more…FBI on the Fourth of July!
This was written before 9/11...Learn from my mistake if you don't want the FBI knocking on your door! I had read or heard that if you don't properly LOG OUT that someone who's computer savvy can enter your site and appear as you.Read more…Protect Yourself from Internet Scam Operations Using This Tool
WHOIS Domain Name Search: Have you ever tried looking for a domain name with the use of the WHOIS domain name search? If yes, then great for you! But for those who have not heard about the WHOIS domain name search, then you should read on for you to discover the wonder of this particular thing.Read more…Strong Passwords – Add a Meaningful Symbol to Increase Password Strength
In today’s online world, having a strong password is a must. However, the problem with strong passwords is that they can be difficult to remember. Altering the passwords you currently use by adding a meaningful symbol is one step toward making them difficult for Internet thieves to crack.Read more…Beware! E-Commerce and Online Frauds are Still Around
What you see is what you get (WYSIWYG) is not entirely true with online shopping. Money has taken on an entirely new dimension with money wire transfer, electronic funds transfer, and various on-line transactions. Internet was not created to be a secure medium for transmission of information.Read more…All You Want To Know About Spy Ware
Spy ware is a software program that watches what a user does on his computer. This program sends the information it has gathered on the users activities to a hacker over the internet. The information of the websites a user visits is collected and sent to advertisement agencies.Read more…Federal Government Employee Information Security
Though stringent measures have been taken to secure the information pertaining to federal government employees, lapses often take place and vital information is leaked either inadvertently or due to a laxity in vigilance. The result is that vital data about federal employees finds its way into the pages of popular websites and newspapers.These cases come to the notice of vigilant public viewers, who then report these lapses to the press.Read more…Hurricanes and Internet Security Issues
Hurricanes and Internet Security Issues are something that is very much on the mind of FEMA these days and they are calling it a potentially devastating electronic disaster or even a; Cyber Katrina if you will?How serious is this? Well consider floods in the basements of half of the agencies in Washington DC or consider flooding in NYC or Boston underground taking out major Internet Infrastructures and routing points.Read more…Instant Messaging and P2P Vulnerabilities for Health Organizations
Because of HIPAA legislation, health organizations have to be particularly careful about the vulnerability of the patient data they maintain. Exposing patient data to the Internet through IM exchanges or P2P file sharing can jeopardize their compliance with a variety of state and federal regulations. The popularity of IM and P2P protocols has penetrated every aspect of our society including those organizations entrusted with sensitive data such as health records.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Security category
- Essential Tips For Secure Online Trading - By: Liam Derbyshire
Conducting business on the internet is fraught with numerous perils. From identity theft to elaborate scamming schemes, criminals are out there in cyberspace trying their best to rob you out of your hard earned cash. A few simple tips give you all the protection you need from the vile schemes of these con artists. - Discover the joys of anonymous proxy servers. - By: Kulveer Singh
As Google Adwords and Google Adsense becomes more mainstream, the rate of fraud from self-clicking (commonly called Google-bation), and click-draining (clicking on competitors ads), will increase exponentially. The problem is that the electronic antichrist has an obvious conflict of interest in eliminating fraud. Like most web site owners running Google Adsense, you probably are tempted to just "test" ads to make sure all the html you have embedded on your site is working. In some markets these little "tests" can reward the web site owner over $20 per click. Drugs, bank loans and obesity cures pay pretty well I'm told. - Stepping Up Your Security - By: Scott Jarvis
Many online businesses have been using this method of security for over ten years and still have not upgraded to a better form of online security. Though many smaller businesses have yet to adopt a more advanced technology, several high profile companies have begun using some form of two factor authentication both on their websites and in their offices. - You Can't Do Without Search Engine Optimization - By: Naman Jain
No websites can ignore the importance of search engine optimization to their website. It is the most essential tool, which will helps them grow their Online business. - Identity Theft - Don't blame The Internet - By: Kavita B
Identity theft - also known as ID theft, identity fraud and ID fraud - describes a type of fraud where a criminal adopts someone else's identity in order to profit illegally. It is one of the fastest growing forms of fraud in many developed countries. - AllAnonymity - anonymous browsing solutions - By: Ionel Orza
In our days identity protection has become increasingly important, because any time someone could be watching what you do on your computer through online spying. Someone like your boss, someone trying to hack your system, or even the government may be on your track while you peacefully surf the web. - 8 Simple Ways to Defend Against Evil Doers Both Online and Off - By: Dan Preston
There once was a time when the only option people had when shopping was to either call in or snail mail in a catalog order form or to jump in the family car, fight through traffic, and wait in long checkout lines to complete the purchase.Well, nowadays there’s still a few major mail order catalogs floating around and we all still visit our local retail outlets, but time has also introduced the internet as one of our options to shop from the comforts of home.The internet has made shopping at home a breeze and along with it has unfortunately brought the so called ”Evil Doers” who I believe have such little happiness in their own lives that they must leech pleasure from the hardworking and innocent individuals of our wonderful and surrounding nations. - Dirty Little Computer Viruses and How To Protect Yourself - By: Dan Preston
Whether you have learned your lesson from a past experience with a nasty computer virus or have been pressing your luck by surfing the web and downloading various files or opening those email messages sent to you by people you don’t know without any real understanding of just how vulnerable you really are each time you log onto your computer you now have the opportunity to discover what steps you can take to avoid such an annoying and many times destructive infestation.Listed below are some of the guidelines you can follow in order to keep those nasty viruses from making a mess out of your computer and your life.•Purchase and install a well respected antivirus software program and be sure to set it up so that it automatically runs when the computer starts up each time. - Protect Your Little Black Book - By: Rick Cooper
The movie Little Black Book features a young woman, Stacy, who is frustrated when her boyfriend refuses to share information about his past relationships. When his PDA, a Palm Tungsten C, falls into her hands, she is faced with a conundrum. Does she give it back, or does she explore it? - Can I Guess Your Password? - By: David Congreave
We all know that it’s dangerous to use the same password for more than one program. If you sign up for a program run by someone of low moral fibre, what is to stop them running through various programs with your username and password to see what they can access? But of course remembering all the different passwords can be a headache.