Computer Security - The #1 Issue In Personal Computing
(Submited by: John Dow)
The Internet is a wonderful place. Anyone with an Internet connection can stay in touch with family and friends via email. Starting an Internet business is easier than ever and can even lead to the lifestyle of your dreams. And, thanks to eBay, you can even hold a "virtual garage sale" without worrying about the weather or bothering the neighbors.
But the Internet is also a DANGEROUS place to be. In fact, YOU are at RISK right now.
Computer security is the most important issue of being ... Read article
Spyware Evolves!
(Submited by: Joe Borges)
The ability to detect spyware is becoming more and more important in today's world. Ditto for the use of spyware removal tools.
Did you know that recently a Trojan Horse program was developed and used for industrial espionage?
The Trojan Horse was used in the illegal hacking into scores of computers in Israel, including computers belonging to large and leading companies. The companies involved did not know how important it was to have a spyware removal tool or tools to detect ... Read article
The Threat to our Freedoms: President Bushs Authorization of Warrantless Wiret
(Submited by: Gina-Marie Cheeseman)
The New York Times released information that President Bush authorized the National Security Agency (NSA) to conduct warrantless wiretaps. The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act limits warrantless wiretaps during the war to the first fifteen days after war is declared, and makes warrantless wiretapping illegal after that period. In 1974 the articles of impeachment against President Nixon included the authorization of warrantless wiretapping and illegal surveillance.
Some Republican ... Read article
Firefox: Benefit Analysis versus Internet Explorer
(Submited by: Matt Bacak)
Copyright 2006 The Powerful Promoter
Most of Firebird's advantages are MSIE's disadvantages, and vice-versa. This article will look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of Firefox in relation to MSIE.
Advantages - Security is often cited as the primary reason for users switching from MSIE to Firefox. Security is of utmost importance for software that interacts with remote computers, in an era of high security risk activities such as online banking.
Firefox has fewer security ... Read article
Adware Spyware: Software That Zaps Viral, Adwares, Malwares, & Spyware Fast
(Submited by: I-key Benney, CEO)
In the war against spywares, adwares and malwares, it is gratifying to finally find software that does the job effectively and help you protect your computer and privacy.
If you own a computer and work with a computer, I am sure you must have experienced computer problems such as computer freezing, computer crashes, internet explorer problems, browser hijacking, key logger problems and others.
Most of these problems are caused by viruses, worms, adwares, spywares and malwares that ... Read article
Spyware is Not Like a Nosy Neighbor
(Submited by: Daviyd Peterson)
Remember the television show about the nosy neighbor Mrs. Kravitz always peeking out her window or over the fence, sometimes even knocking on the door just to find out what was going on in her neighborhood? If you don't wait a month or so and the DVD or the movie will be out. Let's move on.
Spyware is not anything like Mrs. Kravitz, it won't knock on the door and ask permission to be downloaded to your computer and look at your personal files. It will slip onto your computer without you ... Read article
How Anti Spam Software Works
(Submited by: Sara Anderwahl)
It was not too long ago that email mailboxes were so full of junk mail and spam that they threatened to render electronic communication useless. When you opened up your email you were bombarded with poorly written advertisements for $ex, V!agra, and tons of other intentionally misspelled products, designed to evade any spam blocking devices. Those interested in consumer protection knew the ultimate goal, to eliminate and block spam, but as soon as they created a product designed to do just ... Read article
Why Do I Still Get Viruses?
(Submited by: Darren Miller)
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Original URL (The Web version of the article) ------------ http://www.defendingthenet.com/newsletters/WhyDoIStillGetVi ruses.htm
Title ----- Why Do I Still Get Viruses?
Viruses & Anti-Virus Software ----------------------------------------------- Many people have Anti-Virus software installed. Many of the major Anti-Virus software company's now promote what they call "Security Suites" or ... Read article
Spyware and its Confiscation
(Submited by: Allen Brown)
If you are actively working online than there is a huge possibility that in some way Spyware will get installed in your computer. After all, it takes is only clicking the wrong site or by downloading some programs. Nowadays there is a new form of Spyware everyday, which has been created by the people or company that is desperately seeking information.
Spyware is also known as a great damager to the companies. It is not so noticeable like spam and virus attacks to the systems.
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Who Will Win the Race - Internet Explorer or Firefox
(Submited by: Allen Brown)
For the first time in a web browsers era, we are witnessing real action behind a browser other than Internet Explorer. The most browser history we can remember, major and widely accepted internet browser was Internet Explorer.
In late 90s, there was a time when Netscape was trying to claim superiority in that browser market share, but Internet Explorer walk away winning a lions share. However at present, for the first time Microsoft is facing tough competition. The new contender of ... Read article
How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
(Submited by: Gary Gresham)
While nothing is ever foolproof you can learn how to protect yourself from identity theft. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America today with victims reporting new cases to authorities at an alarming rate. Last year alone in 2004, more than 9.9 million Americans were victims of identity theft scams. Those crimes cost them nearly $5 billion. That number of victims and their losses are probably much higher. Several cases go unreported because people are either ... Read article
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