Click Here To Defeat Evil

Microsoft routinely releases new security updates, many of which are given it's highest severity rating "critical". Here's a typical announcement:"A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Internet Explorer and gain control over it."I'm not making this up. Is this funny to... Read More

Spyware ? Your Web Browser is the Culprit!

My first experience with a spyware BHO based infection was several months ago. I had gone through all of the usual steps with the client's machine to clean it. Ad-Aware was run, Spybot: Search and Destroy was as well. Nothing looked suspicious in the system's startup. All appeared well, but... Read More

Web Browsing - Collected Information

You may not realize it, but as you are surfing the web all sorts of details are being left behind about your computer and where you have been. Most of this information is used harmlessly in website statistics, but it could also be used to profile you, or identify you... Read More

Identity Theft - Dont Blame The Internet

Identity theft ? also known as ID theft, identity fraud and ID fraud ? describes a type of fraud where a criminal adopts someone else's identity in order to profit illegally. It is one of the fastest growing forms of fraud in many developed countries.In the UK identity theft is... Read More

40 Million People Hacked - YOU as Identity Theft Victim

Saturday, MasterCard blamed a vendor of ALL credit card providers called CardSystems Solutions, Inc., a third-party processor of payment card data, as the source of loss of 40 million consumers credit card information.As is pointed out by several newspaper and web articles over the last few weeks, each recapping long... Read More

Mall Protection

The Loss Prevention Manager should be receptive to the needs and objectives of upper management and work to prevent and reduce loss from crime, fire accidents etc.With the continuing threats brought to us by our AL Quaeda and Taliban enemies and the outbreak of new TV shows that reinforce the... Read More

Blogs as Safe Haven for Cybercriminals?

To blog or not to blog? Well, why not? Lots of people like either to write or to read blogs -- sometimes both. The much-quoted survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, says 27 percent read blogs. 38 percent of all Internet users at least know what a... Read More

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 seriousness. Most computers users, both at home and in the office, see passwords as a nuisance and therefore make them as easy to remember as possible.... Read More

Phishing

Recently I have received email from my bank/credit Card Company, eBay & pay pal saying that my account has possibly been compromised and I need to confirm my details and password in order to get continued access.Spam email now has a new and more frightening variant, it's called phishing and... Read More

Virus Prevention 101

Blaster, Welchia, Sobig, W32, Backdoor, Trojan, Melissa, Klez, Worm, Loveletter, Nimda? Do these names sound Familiar?Have you been as bothered by viruses this past year as I have? Does it seem like there are more viruses, worms and Trojans out now then ever before? It is only getting worse.For the... Read More

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Dialing Up a Scam: Avoiding the Auto-Dialer Virus

For many, the daily walk to the mailbox evokes mixed... Read More

Phishing: An Interesting Twist On A Common Scam

After Two Security Assessments I Must Be Secure, Right? ... Read More

How To Cover Your Tracks On The Internet

Every single time you access a website, you leave tracks.... Read More

How To Give Away Your Personal Information

Identity Theft and Your Personal Information Identity theft is... Read More

Identity Theft ? Beware of Phishing Attacks!

"Dear Bank of the West customer", the message begins. I've... Read More

Web Conferencing Readers - So What Do We Do with the PAYPAL SPAMMER

From: "Paypal Security" Subject: New Security Requirements Date: Tue, 26... Read More

Protect Your Little Black Book

The movie Little Black Book features a young woman, Stacy,... Read More

Desktop Security Software Risks - Part 1

This is the second in a series of articles highlighting... Read More

Secure Your PC From Hackers, Viruses, and Trojans

Viruses, Trojans and Spyware: Protecting yourself.No user on the internet... Read More

Hacked: Who Else Is Using Your Computer?

A friend called me one day and asked if I... Read More

Virus Nightmare..Lessons Learned

I got a virus the other day, Thursday I believe... Read More

Hacking the Body Via PDA Wireless Device

First I would like to stress I am condoning the... Read More

Web and Computer Security

Well, if that would have been said to me by... Read More

Identity Theft - Dont Blame The Internet

Identity theft ? also known as ID theft, identity fraud... Read More

Make Money Online - Latest Scam Disclosed

Before we start, I want to make it clear that... Read More

Personal Firewalls - Secure Your Computer

There has not been a time in the history of... Read More

Eliminate Adware and Spyware

Everyone should eliminate spyware and adware from your hard drive... Read More

IPv6 - Next Step In IP Security

IPv6, IntroductionThe high rate at wich the internet continualy evolves... Read More

If You Sell Anything Online Your ePockets Are Being Picked

You and I are a lot alike. We are both... Read More

New CipherSend Online Security Service Thwarts Email Address Theft And Soothes Password Fatigue

In 1997, I decided after 15 years as a practicing... Read More

Dont be a Dork ? Protect Yourself

There are folks out there who use their powers for... Read More

Spyware Symptoms

Spyware symptoms happen when your computer gets bogged down with... Read More

Just Whos Computer is this Anyway?

Well, this is an article I never thought I would... Read More

Protecting Your Children On The Internet

If you are a parent, as am I, I think... Read More

Securities

NETWORK SECURITIES: IMPORTANCE OF SECURITIESComputers and securities must form a... Read More

Protecting Your Home Both Inside and Out

If you are a parent, you have probably wondered at... Read More

Securing Your Accounts With Well-Crafted Passwords

In the past I've never really paid much attention to... Read More

Traditional Antivirus Programs Useless Against New Unidentified Viruses!

Every now and then you can read about a new... Read More

SPYWARE - Whos Watching Who?

I am in the midst of Oscar Wilde's The Picture... Read More

A Basic Introduction To Spyware

Spyware is the most troublesome software to appear on the... Read More

Reducing Fraudulent Transations ? 5 Simple Ways To Protect Yourself

The money being spent online is steadily growing. With billions... Read More

Top Ten Spyware and Adware Threats Identified

On December 8, 2004 Webroot, an award winning anti-spyware solution... Read More

Pharming - Another New Scam

Pharming is one of the latest online scams and rapidly... Read More