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Network Traffic Monitors
A network traffic monitor examines the usage of a Local Area Network (LAN) and gives display information of download and upload statistics. The main function of a network traffic monitor is to count and monitor the IP traffic between the Internet and LAN. One of the most common functions of a network traffic monitor is to monitor the bandwidth usage of firewalls, routers and leased lines.Read more…Has Your Computer Been Hijacked by Spyware?
I was recently working on a computer for a friend of mine. He failed to install some critical Windows updates and as a result Spyware and viruses were installed on his computer that eventually brought the system down. I was finally able get the system restored after a bunch of hard work.Read more…It’s Ten O'Clock, And Do You Know What Your Child Is Doing Online?
arian6: "Maybe we could get together sometime and play." tomekee8: "Yeah that would be fun. My dad just gave me a new x-box.Read more…Condoms for Your PC - Use an Anti-Spyware Program
WHAT IS SPYWARE - It is a relative of the virus. In non-technical terms, spyware is a program that will collect data from your PC. It may be merely to identify what programs you have on your PC, it may be to track the web sites that you visit, it may be to inventory the things that you buy online, or it may be to capture keystrokes in order to determine account names and passwords.Read more…A Guide to Internet Cookies
There are a lot of misconceptions and fear out there about these things called ‘Cookies’. This week, I’ll try to clear up some of the confusion that might be out there and settle some fears. You may suddenly find yourself wondering if I am now writing a cooking article instead of my usual ‘Tech Tips’.Read more…Security Systems Software and Basics
Anti-Virus Software:Install virus protection software. That means three things: having it on your computer in the first place, checking daily for new virus signature updates, and then actually scanning all the files on your computer periodically. Update your anti-virus software daily or weekly and schedule a regular scan.Read more…Don't Want To Be a Phish? Go to the Movies!
Phishing...oh, phantastic. Another Internet risk with a weird name.Read more…Internet Threats: As Sure as Death, More Expensive than Taxes
Sometimes people don't implement adequate Internet security solutions because they don't want to spend the money it would take to be safe.This is a terrible mistake for two reasons. One, there is always a cost when your system is affected by a software pest that has come in from the Internet.Read more…Firewall Protection Needed
If you’re using the Internet, then you must have a firewall to protect your computer. It’s the only sure way to block intruders seeking to access your computer.Why would someone want to get to your computer?Read more…Are You Going to Start Your Website? Be Prepared Against SQL Injection Attacks
Rajesh came to me running. He was desperate. "What happened?Read more…Trojan Horse - Computer Virus in Disguise
A Trojan is a type of virus of worm that can cause serious damage to your computer. It's a program that at first glance may seem safe but in actuality contains something quite harmful. So harmful, in fact, it can ruin your computer by causing widespread damage that may be irreversible.Read more…Gone Phishing and You're the Fish!
Believe it or not, there are rascals inhabiting this very planet, their consequence emanates from under the woodwork everywhere, and arrives without warning at your inbox.These communiqu?s, in the form of emails, are simply the result of people who have gone “phishing,” not to be confused with the term “gone fishing,” a practice no one seems to object to except maybe the fish.Read more…My Identity Was Stolen Because Of Someone Else's Mistake
Giving Total Strangers Your Personal Information ---------------------------- How often would you say you trust total strangers with some of your most confidential information? I think I can answer this question for just about everyone. The answer is, nearly everyday.Read more…A Computer Firewall is Your Primary Defense Against Virtual Attacks
If you have any personal information on your computer at all and access the Internet it is vitally important that you consider the benefits of a computer firewall. Many people lock their homes, lock their cars, keep a watchful eye on their children, and yet leave the bank accounts, personal information, and all kinds of other information vulnerable and exposed through their personal computers.A virtual attack can be just as devastating financially and emotionally as someone breaking into your home.Read more…Internet Protection in 3 Easy Steps
Let me tell you something. I don't know everything there is to know about the Internet. However, I do know how to protect my computer.Read more…Computer Security and Encryption Becoming More Vital
One of the greatest miscalculations a business owner can commit is by not prioritizing how he will protect his computer system from unauthorized intrusions and data theft.There is a common belief among business owners especially those that do not operate a big business that their small size makes them safe from the malicious intent of computer phreakers and data thieves. They think that in a sea full of big fishes a small fish will be ignored, secure in the fact they are not worth the exertion and computer time for notorious data thieves.Read more…The Hidden Dangers of Adware
Adware in the purest sense of the word is not a dangerous thing, designed only to display targeted advertising to you while browsing the internet. It was originally developed by marketers to be non intrusive and use very little system resources. You can easily recognize adware by the display of pop up advertisements on your computer screen, often appearing when you perform searches or land on different websites.Read more…Ivory Coast Million Heiress
If it all smells quite fishy, what if it was true? How does a desperate heiress find a foreign guardian who will hold her fortune for her and help her invest it wisely? My heiress found me from a profile on an online dating site.Read more…The Perfect Anti-Virus
Everyone is always talking about which antivirus is best and how one antivirus is better than another and so on. Well, here's an antivirus that takes up no system resources, is free, and best of all, everyone already has a copy of it!The anti-virus I'm talking about is better than anything else out there.Read more…Spyware, Viruses, and Other Online Threats - Is Your PC Properly Protected?
AOL and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) released their second annual Online Safety Study a few months back, and the results weren't pretty. While the latest survey did find that users were getting better at taking the steps necessary to keep their PCs properly secured, the findings show that there are still plenty of people who just don't understand online risks.Some of the key facts uncovered by the Online Safety Study included: 81% of home PCs lack one of the three main sources of protection - a secure firewall, anti-virus software, and spyware protection.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.