Security Articles

Computers » Security | By JR Lang @ Wednesday, 19th November 2008

Simply put nothing is fool proof when it comes to computer data. From hard drive crashes to virus attacks computer data needs to be protected at all times. On top of the usual data loss hazards that come with Personal Computers, laptops are more at risk due their vulnerability to theft. If you were to look at the statistics [more...]

Computers » Security | By jon crain @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008

With the last few years the internet has became not so safe to use because of facing the problems such as virus, worms, and Trojan horse. But by taking certain right security tools and a little knowledge about the problems we can tackle the problems and enjoy the internet as we can enjoyed. So, let s learn that [more...]

Computers » Security | By Wayne Cutforth @ Thursday, 13th November 2008

Anonymous surfing is simply the ability to browse the World Wide Web but having your identity hidden from the outside world. From the outside world I am referring to the websites you visit. You identify can be hidden successfully by using an anonymous browser based proxy. These are just sites on the Internet that you can use to type [more...]

Computers » Security | By Joyce Jackson @ Tuesday, 21st October 2008

Internet Scams? With missing children? Yes, it is true, even the topic of missing children along with faked Amber Alerts are used as traps on the Internet. However, you do not have to be caught by this, or any other type of Internet scam. It\'s unfortunate but true. Most of these online scams are known now as [more...]

Computers » Security | By Kay Brown @ Monday, 20th October 2008

Like many students, one law school student used Google to come up with a list of online research sources while conducting research for her money laundering thesis. Throughout the writing of her paper, this tool was very helpful to her. After working on the project for a short time, the student faced the annoyance of being directed to a site [more...]

Computers » Security | By Gregg Hall @ Sunday, 19th October 2008

Consider the latest \"Die Hard\". Some teenagers, few masterminds and trillions of dollars being siphoned off the federal fund that has been deposited against people\'s social security benefits. Do not think that it is a simple cinematic flick! Today hackers are so sophisticated that they can actually bring a law abiding citizen down on the streets. With the advent of [more...]

Computers » Security | By silki garg @ Saturday, 18th October 2008

Spyware are the programs, which covertly gathers user information through the user\'s Internet connection without his or her knowledge. They generally come bundled as a hidden component of freeware or shareware programs, which you download from unsecured and un-trusted sites. Once they have been installed on your system, Spyware programs constantly monitor your activities on your computer and send that private [more...]

Computers » Security | By Mehmet Onatli @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008

Home computers are popular among intruders. Home computers with internet connections usually stay connected and this is a good time for intruders or hackers to do their ill will. Intruders may steal your bank records, credit cards information and thus spend your money without your permission. Your computer including the hard disk space, your processor and your internet connection [more...]

Computers » Security | By Art Gib @ Sunday, 12th October 2008

When you have a computer and you work on a network one of the most important things you can provide for you business is good network security. This term describes the things that make up the underlying network infrastructure, plus policies that have been set up by the administrator of the network system. The security is in place [more...]

Computers » Security | By Mehmet Onatli @ Friday, 10th October 2008

Sending emails or electronic mails afford you with the convenience of easily sending messages to the recipients. While in the olden days, your letters will reach the recipients several days or weeks after you have mailed your letter, emails can do this job in minutes. It is therefore convenient to be sending messages through email. However, this modernity is also a [more...]

Computers » Security | By Richard Lang @ Friday, 10th October 2008

Any computer that is connected to the internet is in danger of being overrun by intruders. Those intruders may be hackers, spyware, adware, viruses, and so much more. No matter who or what the intruder is, it is done in an effort to steal information from your computer. That information can be financial information, personal information, or information about your [more...]

Computers » Security | By silki garg @ Wednesday, 8th October 2008

Your passwords are the keys you use to access personal information that you\'ve stored on your computer and in your online accounts. Do I need to highlight the importance of creating and managing strong passwords? If criminals or other malicious users steal this information, they can use your name to open new credit card accounts, apply for a mortgage, or pose [more...]

Computers » Security | By silki garg @ Sunday, 28th September 2008

Your passwords are the keys you use to access personal information that you\'ve stored on your computer and in your online accounts. Do I need to highlight their importance? If criminals or other malicious users steal this information, they can use your name to open new credit card accounts, apply for a mortgage, or pose as you in online transactions. In many [more...]

Computers » Security | By Andy West @ Sunday, 28th September 2008

Ethical hacker training almost sounds like an oxymoron. How can one be both ethical and a hacker? You will need to gain an understanding of what an ethical hacker is, how they are trained, and what they do to fully comprehend the genius of such a position. The position is a unique one. The training teaches the same [more...]

Computers » Security | By Matthew Stanton @ Friday, 26th September 2008

In this computer and internet age, it is easier for the people to share and gather information. Family who are separated by continents can connect with each other, friends can share pictures and information, and students and teachers can share school data, and consumers and the sellers can transact business by just using a computer. It is also much easier [more...]

Computers » Security | By silki garg @ Friday, 26th September 2008

With the proliferation of Internet, the threats of online security are increasing day by day. More and more spyware, virus, trojans and worms are being created each day. With them, more and more programs to counter these online threats are being developed. Some are feature-rich, some are trialware, some are free and some charge hefty price to clean your PC. In [more...]

Computers » Security | By Andy West @ Thursday, 25th September 2008

Information technology security training became an unavoidable outcome as soon as the first computer was invented. The progression from giant computers with paper readouts to portable laptops ensured that the popularity of computers as a means of storing and exchanging information would lead to a whole new aspect of the security field. Modern technology puts the world at [more...]

Computers » Security | By Andy West @ Thursday, 25th September 2008

CISSP Education has to do with keeping information secure. When you want to maintain the integrity and private nature of information in the age of the internet, you need people who are trained to do just that. They have to be able to protect your information by creating a system that can defend itself against unauthorized entry from [more...]

Computers » Security | By Andy West @ Thursday, 25th September 2008

What is the CISSP? This might be your first question. It deals with the field of information security. Everything can be found online these days, and you do not want everything to be found. This is where information security comes in. It serves to protect your interests as they relate to online information. You [more...]

Computers » Security | By Martin Brinkmann @ Saturday, 20th September 2008

A web proxy functions as an anonymous \"mask\" for web browsing. The web proxy can hide or encrypt identification for web surfing. Web proxy services offer different ranges of \"encryption\" and \"tracking evasion\" functions. Many web surfers have passed from a basic \"naivete\" about Internet dangers, to a better understanding of how easily web hackers can access personal data and damage [more...]