Ransom_Trojan_Uses_Cryptography_for_Malicious_Purpose
"Ransom Trojan" Uses Cryptography for Malicious Purpose
Every day millions of people go online to find information, to do business, to have a good time. Alas, some people go there to commit c
Personal_Firewalls_for_Home_Users
Personal Firewalls for Home Users
What is a Firewall? The term "firewall" illustrates a system that protects a network and the machines on them from various types of attack. Firewalls a
Hacked_Who_Else_Is_Using_Your_Computer
Hacked: Who Else Is Using Your Computer?
A friend called me one day and asked if I would stop by to
look at his computer. He said it was running abnormally slow
and he had found something o
Protection_for_Your_PC_ _Painless_and_Free
Protection for Your PC - Painless and Free!
Viruses, Bugs, Worms, Dataminers, Spybots, and Trojan horses. The Internet is a veritable minefield of things that can invade your PC and affect it
Protect_Your_Little_Black_Book
Protect Your Little Black Book
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
Make_Money_Online_ _Defend_Against_The_Latest_Scam
Make Money Online - Defend Against The Latest Scam
First, let's do a little recap'. As I stated in the first part of the article, "Make Money Online - The Latest Scam Disclosed", "refund poli
Computer_Security
Computer Security
What is computer security?
Computer security is the process of preventing and detecting unauthorized use of your computer. Prevention measures help you to stop unauthori
SCAMS_–_Be_Aware_–_And_Report_When_Necessary
SCAMS – Be Aware – And Report When Necessary
The Internet is a vast International Network of people and businesses – and a place where people can make a fairly decent living. However, it is
5_Tips_For_An_Unbreakable_Password
5 Tips For An Unbreakable Password
Despite the current wave of identity theft and corporate security breaches it's amazing how very few people treat their passwords with any level of seriousn
Computer Virus_Writers_A_Few_Bats_In_The_Belfry
Computer-Virus Writer's: A Few Bats In The Belfry?
"Male. Obsessed with computers. Lacking a girlfriend. Aged 14 to 34. Capable of creating chaos worldwide." The above description is th
Why_Corporations_Need_to_Worry_About_Phishing
Why Corporations Need to Worry About Phishing
Phishing is a relatively new form of online fraud that focuses on fooling the victim into providing sensitive financial or personal information t
Email_Security_and_the_Necessity_of_Security_Education_for_Small_Business
Email Security and the Necessity of Security Education for Small Business
Email and document security is no longer just an option for companies, it is a necessity. Couple that with the costly
3_Pervasive_Phishing_Scams
3 Pervasive Phishing Scams
Scams involving email continue to plague consumers across America, indeed the world. These so called "phishing" scams involve "spoofed" emails meant to draw the unw
Seecrets_on_Security_A_Gentle_Introduction_on_Cryptography_Part_2
Seecrets on Security: A Gentle Introduction on Cryptography Part 2
A slightly longer series of articles "Keeping Your Secrets Secret" will examine practical examples in greater detail and pro
Viruses_and_Worms_Protection_from_Disaster
Viruses and Worms, Protection from Disaster
Virus damage estimated at $55 billion in 2003. "SINGAPORE - Trend Micro Inc, the world's third-largest anti-virus software maker, said Friday that
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