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Good News / Bad News of Computer Security from a Keen Non-Techie. by Diane M Hoffmann, submitted 21 July,2005
First for the Bad News:There are many risks attached to connecting to the Internet. The only way to keep one hundred percent safe is by not connecting! But who wants to do that especially if one’s in business?It is a fact that when you connect to the Internet you will be wide open to attacks. In e..
Don't get trapped by Rogue Anti-Spyware software! by Richard Rossbauer, submitted 29 June,2005
Recent computer problems raised my suspicions that a hijacker or other malware program had infiltrated its protective software.Too many crashes and program hang-ups were taking place to be normal. Yes, there really shouldn't be any problems in a virus and spyware free computer.But, who is blessed wi..
How Will Your Network Be Compromised? by Darren Miller, submitted 15 June,2005
You may reprint or publish this article free of charge as long as the bylines are included.Original URL (The Web version of the article)---------------------------------------------http://www.defendingthenet.com/NewsLetters/HowWillYourNetworkBeCompromised.htmTitle-----How Will Your Network Be Compro..
Three-pronged Trojan attack threatens security on the Internet. by MicroWorld Technologies Inc., submitted 06 June,2005
Two is company. Three is a crowd. If one is not enough, use two, if two is not enough, use three. This is the credo behind the co-ordinated Trojan threat looming on the horizon. If you thought you've seen everything there was to see of virus threats, think again. Experts are saying this is "unpreced..
Firewalls :::: What They Are And Why You MUST Have One! by Titus Hoskins, submitted 04 June,2005
A firewall is a system or gateway that prevents unauthorized access to your computer or private network. It is usually the first line of defense in protecting your private information or data. A good firewall will help protect you from malicious attacks of spyware, adware, malware, worms, trojans, a..
Top Five 'Spyware Fighting' Tips by Titus Hoskins, submitted 04 June,2005
Whether you realize it or not, there's a quiet little battle raging on your computer. In one corner you have your faithful PC; in the other are malicious agents such as spyware, adware, malware, viruses, worms, and Trojans. Since the victor of this battle will decide who really controls your compute..
eWeek SIM / SEM Case Study - real security ROI by eWeek, submitted 03 June,2005
Reprinted here: http://www.openservice.com/pdfs/eweek_sim_case_study.pdfRead how one medium company improved security, reduced response times and saved over $200k by deploying security information managementn (SEM) event correlation technology from OpenService, Inc.Reprinted here: http://www.openser..
Hackers are Real-Time: Are you? by Phil Hollows, submitted 03 June,2005
http://www.s-ox.com/Feature/detail.cfm?ArticleID=623To meet the Sarbanes-Oxley general IT security requirements, organizations need to deploy multiple security point solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus systems and others.http://www.s-ox.com/Feature/detail.cfm?Article..
Security Information and Event Management Vendor Selection Tips by Phil Hollows, submitted 03 June,2005
http://www.openservice.com/resources/security-white-papers.jspThe security information management (SIM) market is crowded, and it can be difficult to readily differentiate between solutions. Read these tips to help guide you through your process.http://www.openservice.com/resources/security-white-pa..
Mobile Search Engines: The Next Step in Mobile Adult Entertainment by Michael Ogin, submitted 30 May,2005
Mobile Adult Entertainment market grows. The value of mobile adult content is expected to rise by more than 50 per cent to $990m in 2005, according to a report from Juniper Research. Is it really going to happen this way? Lack of quality mobile sites (for WAP and I-Mode) is seen with naked eye.On th..
Protection for your PC - Painless and Free ! by John Roberts, submitted 17 May,2005
Painless (and FREE) P.C. Protection Viruses, Bugs, Worms, Dataminers, Spybots, and Trojan horses. The Internet is a veritable minefield of things that can invade your PC and affect it's Security and Performance.You can do something about it and you can do it FREE, using some or all of the following..
Where To Look For Dirt-Cheap DVD Software. Part XV by David D. Deprice, submitted 13 May,2005
DVDFab Gold - $35http://www.deprice.com/dvdfabgold.htmDVDFab Gold lets you make perfect quality DVD movie backups - the smart way! Backup your entire DVD - including menus, trailers, and special features - onto one or multiple discs.New Feature: DVDFab Gold now can copy DVD-9 in 1:1 mode, and remove..
Personnel Security: What Is Your Security Posture? by Felix P. Nater, submitted 20 April,2005
1. The Security Consultant’s Perspective…With Workplace Violence becoming an emerging concern, the employee dimension becomes a critical factor in conducting Vulnerability Threat Assessments against capabilities and weaknesses, similar to the way we conduct a business SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses..
Are You Safe Ordering Online? by Michael Rock, submitted 06 April,2005
Are You Safe Ordering Online? Even this day and age people are very insecure about ordering anything online. Even though many people order and give their credit card information over the phone they still are hesitant upon ordering online. This article will show you what to look for to see if it is s..
MicroWorld Antivirus (MWAV) Toolkit Utility. by MicroWorld Technologies Inc., submitted 21 March,2005
MicroWorld Antivirus (MWAV) Toolkit Utility.The features of MWAV 1. New features to detect Porno Dialers, Adware, Spyware and Riskware.2. MWAV can now updated itself automatically so that it can scan for all the new viruses3. Facility to activate itself for removing/disinfecting worms and viruses4. ..
Hourly security updates by MicroWorld Technologies Inc. by MicroWorld Technologies Inc., submitted 21 March,2005
MicroWorld has recently announced that all its customers of eScan and MailScan range of software would now be provided with the latest antivirus signatures updates every hour to protect themselves from all kinds of virus attacks. Customers of eScan and MailScan range of software can now download the..
Online Security while Traveling in the United States and Abroad by Richard Rossbauer, submitted 17 February,2005
This interview in downloadable eBook form is with Victor K. Pryles, author of a fascinating book about saving money while traveling. Mr Pryles has put a unique slant on traveling cheaply, but comfortably. I wanted to know if he used a computer and how he protected his online security during his nume..
Putting Workplace Violence In Perspective Following September 11, 2001... by Felix P. Nater, submitted 29 January,2005
The Security Consultant's Perspective...Putting the threat of violence and security in the workplace following September 11, 2001 in perspective has a broader meaning and greater appreciation. The price of Workplace Violence has a physical, emotional and financial toll on the victims, witnesses and ..
Putting the Threat of Workplace Violence In Perspective... by Felix P. Nater, submitted 29 January,2005
The Security Consultant's Perspective...Putting the threat of violence and security in the workplacefollowing September 11, 2001 in perspective has a broader meaningand greater appreciation. The price of Workplace Violence has a physical,emotional and financial toll on the victims, witnesses and the..
Protecting Yourself From Affiliate Link Thieves by Stephani Richardson, submitted 21 January,2005
So, you have worked really hard to build a fabulous affiliate site. You took the time to add your keywords and relevant information about the products. Your pages load quickly, and your site is even listed in the search engines for specified terms. You look at your stats, and you see a regular flow ..