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Reduce Risk With Internet Filtering For Business By : Terry Fitzroy Filter out unwanted spam and porn with internet filters. Proactive Strategies Minimize Internet Confidentiality Threats By : Tim Rhodes Developing a proactive strategy to minimize the internet confidentiality threats that face your business is essential in today's information sharing culture. Learn what steps you can take to prevent information loss, and also how to counter threats when they do appear. ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite to Protect Your Computer By : Rick Brady Know why computer and internet security is important to your business and what trusted software to install How does SSL fit into the over scheme of Internet security? By : deepak2512 Internet has become an integral part of our life. Most of us prefer to do maximum amount of transactions on the Internet. While doing many of these transactions, we tend to pass on very sensitive information like credit card numbers, credential information and so on, on the Internet. Identity Protection Online - Seven Ways To Keep Your Passwords Safe By : Elaine Currie Password protection is important for anyone who works on the Internet. Implementing effective online security, can prevent financial loss and the nightmare of identity theft. Proven Security Tips, Tools, and Tactics To Stay Safe Online (Part 2 of 2) By : Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW Although the Internet basically provides a positive and productive experience, cyber-attacks against our personal privacy and security are reaching epidemic proportions. These attacks are occurring in our own homes and businesses. Our own computers are being used are being used as zombies to attack other people, businesses, and even our nation itself. As an average Internet user, you may not be aware of these threats. Three Steps To Better Security By : Joseph Simcic Take these three easy steps to help secure your data. You may never get rid of all the risk associated with digital data but you can take steps to reduce the risk. The Scam Artists Are On A Roll Again By : Bob Carper The scam artists that hang out on the internet never quit. They are out there, morning, noon, and night. This article tells you how they can hurt you, and how you can stop them from getting into your financial accounts. The Future of Safe Internet Surfing By : Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW When the Super Highway became commercialized, its use was intended for the free and legitimate exchange of information and instantaneous communication. It was a fairly innocent medium, awkward to some, but still innocent and safe. However, nowadays, staying safe online has become a never-ending battle – for children as well as adults. Because cybercriminals are becoming smarter and more sophisticated in their operations, they are real threats to our personal security and our privacy. Computer and Internet Security By : Andy Rhodes Know why computer and internet security is important to your business and what trusted software to install. Awareness To Phishing Is Your Best Weapon By : Claude Bourgoin Many people are focused on building value online by making sites that serve real purposes and help us make the most of our time and our lives, while some are trying to exploit surfers and mine away value away from those who work hard building it into there sites. This article is about the ways we have to protect our selves from this very popular scamming technique. Identity Theft And The Internet: How Not To Be A Victim By : George Dodge - Identity theft is a growing problem that has reached worldwide, astronomical proportions. Internet identity theft is on the rise and can have a huge, detrimental affect on your life by destroying your credit score and even leaving you open to criminal charges for crimes that are committed in your name. When someone else assumes your identity for illegal or otherwise unsavoury purposes, this is known as identity fraud and is growing at a frighteningly rapid rate throughout ... How do ya Play This Game, Mister? By : Janet Winter Several years of intense Web experience has taught us that the Internet is a lot like the wild west. The sheriffs are few and far between. It's easy to get hoodwinked or shot in the back - figuratively, of course. You can lose your, um, shirt. Jumping into the Internet today is a lot like a tin-horn walking into a western bar and asking a poker dealer, "How do ya play this game, mister?" 10 Smart Ways to Make Yourself Cheat-Proof By : Anthony Chambers After you've been online for anything over 24 hours, you can be absolutely sure someone is going to try and cheat you out of your money. Here's how to protect yourself and yor wallet. Online Scams: How To Avoid Getting Fooled By : J.Reider Learn how to avoid the three most popular scams you will run into online without damaging the thrill of surfing the internet. How To Use Your .htaccess File To Keep Spammers Out By : Danny Wirken - Spammers have a knack for developing “overrides” to even the most secured aspect of the system including those that are not readily recognized as potential targets. The .htaccess file can be used to keep e-mail harvesters away. This is considered very effective since all of these harvesters get to identify themselves in some way using the user agent files which gives .htaccess the capability to block them. Spams Countered by .htaccess Bad bots are the spiders that are c... How To Block Hotlinkers By : Danny Wirken - Hotlinking or bandwidth theft is direct linking to a website’s file including images, video and others on the external website. It has become prevalent in the many forums and message boards on the web that allow users to insert images. The user resorts to hotlinking those when creating the tag as it is not possible to keep on the host site. The Harm Caused by Hotlinking When an tag is used to display a JPEG image found on someone else’s webpage so that it will appear on... Merchants Alerted To ID Theft By Virtual Email Users By : Invicta Web retailers have been advised to block transactions from consumers using Yahoo and Hotmail email addresses in order to combat their increasing use by identity thieves. Online Security Begins At Home By : Scott Lindsay It is important to make sure the computer you use to access your online ecommerce site is secure. Too often a site owner takes great care to ensure the security of the site itself and may fail to take precautions to protect his or her own computer. If your website is not secure you may have difficulty accessing information, processing orders and securely accessing your own website. Most netrepreneurs will place password protections on their ecommerce site to deter hacke... SSL: Site Security And Privacy By : Scott Lindsay Netscape began using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) in 1994 as a means of sending sensitive data over the web. The newer edition of the service is called Transport Layer Security (TLS), although even this is routinely known by the SSL designation. Before the introduction of SSL it was difficult to ensure privacy over the web in online transactions. There was a general distrust of the ability to conduct online transactions and a fear that an individual’s credit card information ... Beware Of Malware-Infected Blogs By : Danny Wirken - Internet users and blog-browsing addicts beware! As weblogs come free and are quite easy to use, they continue to gain popularity. Hence, criminals operating on the Internet are becoming more aware and are taking advantage of the use of these online personal journals to ensnare unwitting victims. Not long ago, spyware and malware were spread mostly through email and file-sharing, and system infection was prevented by spam blockers and email scanners. Nowadays, clicking on a s... Hide Your Important Computer Documents in Seconds By : Buzz Scott It's very important to lock down and secure your personal computer documents, especially with ID theft on the rise. Some computer software programs make this easy. Who Else Is Using Your Wireless Network? By : David McKone Although it is relatively easy for SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) and home users to set up their own Wireless networks, the default settings on a WAP (Wireless Access Point) usually come with no security configured. Find out how to make your wireless network safe. A Guide to Computer Security By : David McKone As the number of people connecting to the Internet continues to increase at a rapid pace, so more and more of us anaware of the dangers we are exposing our computer to. Find out how to protect your computer. Respond vs. React - Dealing With Bullies On The Internet By : Stephanie Davies This article shares how to deal with bullies, cyber stalkers, and other internet troublemakers. Trained Information Security Professionals – The Need of the Hour By : Jerry Nelson In today's world, no business can operate without securing its computers. In order to secure your system you need to know the methods & tools used by hackers. In short, you must think like a hacker. Where You Can Learn About The Latest In Online Security By : Tom Takihi The almost flawless convergence of personal computers and the internet brings convenience to a whole new level in the 21st century. Not having to leave the comfort of your own home to purchase the latest novel by your favorite author or getting your hands on that rare collectible via Amazon.com Save Time And Money! By : Daniel J.Fox According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, you can block unwanted pop up messages and better protect your computer from hackers. It’s as simple as turning off the Microsoft Windows feature that allows pop up messages, or installing and running a firewall. The advantage of a firewall is that it prevents other types of unauthorized access to your computer, beyond pop up spam. Neither approach will stop pop up advertisements sent to... Internet Kiosk Business Opportunities Scam By : Tim Moore For the last several years there were many TV commercials and Internet ads about Internet kiosk business opportunities. The idea is that any person can purchase one or more kiosks, install them in public places, sell Internet access plus some other products and make good profit. This sounds like a good plan for many people. Some companies also successfully implemented such ideas and do make some profit. However whether this opportunity can be profitable for inexperienced e... The Biggest Internet Scam In Recent History. By : Michael Miller Are you interested in hearing about the biggest internet scam in recent history? NO! Would you be interested if you discovered that it is possibly you that was scammed several months ago and did not even know it? In fact, if you were scammed back then you probably have had money removed from your bank account every month AND you may not even know you are losing your money. Now you are interested! This foundation for this breech of internet security started a couple of year... How To Avoid Scams And Fraud By : Kristie Tamsevicius People who are eager to start a home business are often new to the Internet and filled with hope. Unfortunately, that can make them easy prey for con artists. The lure of easy money can serve as a difficult lesson for those who fall for it. If you are looking at job opportunities online, it’s important to watch out for scams and get-rich-quick schemes. Many scams are cleverly packaged, making it hard to determine the legitimate work opportunities from the fraudulent ones. ... Don't Steal My Information! By : Jeff Casmer It's important to take the precautions to protect you and your products from information theft these days, because it's getting easier and easier for people to share digital products. Information theft is a type of computer security risk and it's defined as stealing an individual's personal or confidential information. Computer Security Ethics and Privacy By : Jeff Casmer Today, many people rely on computers to do homework, work, and create or store useful information. Therefore, it is important for the information on the computer to be stored and kept properly. How To Avoid Phishing Scams By : Katerina Mitrou In today’s world the Internet is becoming as common as sliced bread. Most people use it to send e-mails, browse for information, carry out banking transactions, and shop. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that some people are embracing the technology for less-than-kosher purposes. Phishing scams in particular are a major concern. Luckily, if you want to avoid becoming the next victim of identity theft, there are ways to protect yourself from harm. What exactly is phishing (pro... Phishing And Fraud – What Is It? By : Joseph Kenny - Phishing is a very sneaky type of fraud conducted over the Internet. Its name is a throw back to the early days of hacking and identity theft and the practice of phone phreaking. While there can be very complicated schemes devised, they are all based on a very simple concept. Phishers try to persuade you, or trick you into giving them sensitive information which they can then use to make money out of the system. For example, one very attractive target for phishers would be... How To Protect Your Identity Online By : Katerina Mitrou Surfing the Internet is a daily occurrence for an increasing number of people these days, as technology expands and online services continue to grow. Many people go online to carry out banking transactions, shop, check e-mail, and catch up on news. That’s why it’s more important than ever to protect your identity while surfing the web. As identity theft becomes more prevalent, it’s necessary for everyone to be extra vigilant in protecting personal information – before it gets... Computer security and encryption becoming more vital By : Philip Nicosia One of the greatest miscalculations a business owner can commit is by not prioritizing how he will protect his computer system from unauthorized intrusions and data theft. Gone Phishing? Don't Let Them Hook YOU! By : Brian McGregor The sneak tactics employed by those creating spoof and phishing emails to snatch your eBay, PayPal and other account details. How to Secure Your Wireless Home Network with Windows XP By : C Henry Most wireless home networks are not properly secured leaving your files and internet connection vulnerable to anyone in range. Learn how to secure your network in a few simple steps. Assertivenet Spider is Gigablast Spider By : Adam Senour An explanation of the behaviour of a spider provided by Gigablast, which uses IP addresses in the 66.154.* range provided by Assertivenet/Assertive Networks/BC Hosting. Data Security - Having Piece of Mind By : Bart Samuri Data security is a very important part of a successful computer involved business. It is essential to keep vital data secured in order to have piece of mind. Backing up data and having dedicated computers running just to store data are great ways to maintain data security. Protect Your Domain Name By : Dave Starner People every day log onto their Web sites to discover that their domain names have been sold without their knowledge. Since the domain name no longer points to their site, they are out of business. A thorough understanding how the domain registration system works can help you to avoid this costly mistake. Electronic Fraud and the Ultimate Password By : James Hayes This article explains how biometric data can help secure our data. Avoiding the Creative Crimes of the Century By : The Master Blog Builder One of the positive things criminals have done, if I may say so, is add "creative" terms to our vocabulary. It always amazes me how intelligent and creative criminals can be! - Always one step ahead of their next victim, and ultimately, the law! Why Do People Fall Victim To Phishing? By : Matthew Davies Phishers are often able to fool people using a few simple psychological tricks. Recognise what they are and you'll be far less likely to fall victim yourself. Background of Password cracking By : temp Passwords to access computer systems are usually stored, in some form, in a database in order for the system to perform password verification.

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