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Who are the Players in the Antivirus Industry?
by John Kisselburgh
Of course there are a number of antivirus vendors who play in the security market. There are many companies with great market presence in other countries that are beginning to become more widely known. Read more
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Securing Your Computer System
by John Kisselburgh
While some may be looking to phish your personal information and identity for resale, others simply just want to use your computer as a platform from which to attack other unknowing targets. Below are a few easy, cost-effective steps you can take to make your computer more secure... Read more
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Website Security Rules of the Road
by John Kisselburgh
While many e-commerce Websites are reputable and have taken the necessary safety precautions to protect you, it never hurts to always proceed cautiously. If you are making an online purchase consider these easy steps... Read more
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Are People Watching Me?
by John Kisselburgh
Spyware programs can accomplish a multitude of malicious tasks. Some of their deeds are simply annoying for the user; others can become downright aggressive in nature. Read more
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What are Botnets?
by John Kisselburgh
Botnets are networks of computers that hackers have infected and grouped together under their control to propagate viruses, send illegal spam, and carry out attacks that cause web sites to crash. Read more
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What are Intrusion Detection Systems?
by John Kisselburgh
The purpose of an intrusion detection system (or IDS) is to detect unauthorized access or misuse of a computer system. Intrusion detection systems are kind of like burglar alarms for computers. Read more
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Trojan Horse: Greek Myth or Computer Nemesis?
by John Kisselburgh
A Trojan Horse is a destructive program that masquerades as a harmless application. Unlike viruses, Trojan Horses do not replicate themselves, but they can be just as destructive. Read more
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The Advancement of the Keylogger
by John Kisselburgh
Software-based keyloggers are easy to distribute and infect, but at the same time are more easily detectable. Hardware-based keyloggers are more complex and harder to detect. Read more
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The Latest Email Scam Is Nothing New
by Tim Knox
The eBay scam is just the latest in a long line of sophisticated attempts to steal personal information through online means. Customers of PayPal, Amazon, Dell Computer, eTrade, Bank One, and many other online merchants have been the target of such scams in recent years. Read more
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More Free Tools Increase Security For Your PC
by Jim Edwards
A recent article about preventing hackers from breaking
into your computer caused an overwhelming response by
readers. Read more
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Are They Watching You Online?
by Jim Edwards
Depending on the type of connection (dial up, LAN, cable,
DSL), you may have several openings for potential mischief
by hackers, malicious code or viruses. Read more
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The Business of Identity Theft
by Tim Knox
The allure of PayPal is that it does not require the seller to have a bank merchant account through which to process credit cards. Anyone with a verifiable email address and bank account can use PayPal and the service can be implemented almost immediately after registering. Read more
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Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Spam Filters
by Rosalind Gardner
You've likely been plagued to some extent by junk email that
unscrupulous marketers send indiscriminately to millions of
email accounts. Unfortunately, the more Internet marketing
you do, the more spam you'll be deleting from your Inbox.
I've had as many as 300 uninvited emails show up in a single
day. That's more than frustrating, it's maddening!
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The Dire Need For Online Credibility; Is It All Smoke And Mirrors?
by Karl Augustine "The Regular Guy"
With any business, credibility is a key element to building trust which should ultimately lead to making a sale. Read more
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Is Shopping Online For Your Horse Gifts Safe?
by Jean Gorzalka
and Mike Gorzalka
Shopping for horse gifts or other gift items on the internet is quick, convenient and is probably safer than you think. However, you still need to be aware that it is essential to vigorously protect your privacy and financial information when making purchases online. Read more
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