Computer Security Articles

1). Gain (Gator) – The Virus By : D. David Dugan
It just amazes me how there are companies out there, claiming to be legitimate businesses, who are distributing what can only be known as spyware, adware, malware, badware, and viruses. These companies get away with it due to obscure clauses and legal double-speak in their terms of agreements, if they bother to have one at all. Some websites will download unwanted spyware and badware on your computer without any consent from you at all.
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2). Tenebril GhostSurf Review By : Joel Smith
GhostSurf 2006 Platinum is an excellent way to protect you and your valuable information from the many invaders on the rampage on the Internet. It allows you to be invisible on the Internet. As it stands, websites, advertisers, hackers, even snooping friends and family can easily watch your Web surfing. Information you type into sites, including your name, address and credit card number is often sent unprotected and can be read by others as it travels over the Web.
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3). ZoneLabs Zone Alarm Pro Review By : Joel Smith
No doubt you have heard the many horror stories of the carnage caused by computer hackers and techno-geeks gone bad. Don't be a victim. The average PC user is extremely vulnerable to attack. Believe me, you do not want to experience having your data, hijacked, lost, stolen or otherwise made useless to you. Anonymizer ZoneLabs Zone Alarm Pro is the all-in-one solution for you.
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4). Evidence Eliminator Review By : Joel Smith
As you may be aware, you can speed up your PC and Internet Browser, reclaim lost Hard Disk space and professionally clean your PC. Also you can make it safer to use the Internet all in one click of your mouse. Did you know that in some sense your computer might be spying on you and your family? Every click you make on Windows Start Menu is logged and stored permanently on a hidden encrypted database within your own computer.
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5). The Importance of Parental Control Software By : David McKone
Protecting children is the responsibility of every parent, and it is vital for them to keep up with the ever changing threats faced by children as they navigate the Internet. Perhaps the most important tool to help with this is Parental Control software.
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6). Top 10 Ways To Protect Yourself From Computer Viruses By : Jim Faller
As more and more people are becoming comfortable using their computers at school, home or in the office it’s only a matter of time before they encounter a computer virus. Here are our top 10 steps to protect you from computer viruses. Use a high quality anti-virus program. There are many different anti-virus computers programs on the market some of them are better than others.
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7). What to Look For In Anti-Virus Software By : David McKone
Of all the software products that are installed on our computers, from the web browsers and email programs, to word processors, database and spreadsheet programs, none has a higher importance than a quality anti-virus program. Without a good quality, frequently updated anti-virus program running on your computer, your valuable data, and even your personal financial information, is at constant risk.
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8). 4 Smart [and Free] Programs For Your Computer By : Matthew C. Keegan
One of the fun parts of owning a computer is, of course, access to the internet. The worldwide web is chock full of useful information, readily available at your fingertips! It is also home to potentially lethal viruses, many of which can wreak havoc on your system within moments. The following four programs can help you avoid trouble; best of all they are absolutely free.
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9). 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.
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10). Computer Virus And Internet Worms Explained By : Jordi Shoman
Is your computer sluggish? It won't open programs and you can't get into anything? Well, maybe you have a sick computer. Just as people get ill from viruses, so do computers. When this happens, you need to have a computer technician look at the computer to re-format and get rid of the virus. If you know something about computers, you might be able to do this yourself.
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11). Tips on How to Avoid Spammers and Hackers By : David McKone
Just about everyone will be familiar with the power of the Internet and the great things it can offer. Whilst it is true that the Internet offers 24-hour access to an endless wealth of information, as well as a vast number of entertainment options, there is a dark side to the Internet as well.
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12). Spyware – Legislation? By : D. David Dugan
We have all had to become more aware about what companies are doing to invade our privacy these days. Identity theft, frauds, and scams are happening every day and the perpetrators of these are getting more and more sophisticated. There are even some major corporations involved in some of this as if ethics rules for businesses don’t apply to what they might do online.
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13). CyberScrub Privacy Suite By : Ben Sikes
CyberScrub Privacy Suite is a tool intended to wipe out all traces of data from a PC hard drive and encrypt sensitive data. Used by federal agencies and the US military, CyberScrub Privacy Suite confirms to US Department of Defense 5220.22 standards for secure file erasure. Even after deleting from the Recycle Bin, traces of files remain on the hard drive and are sometimes easily recovered.
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14). An Honest review of NoAdware By : Ben Sikes
Spyware, adware, diallers, and web bugs can easily be installed onto a PC without the owner even realising. These infections can slow down or crash the computer, change a browser's home and search pages, track surfing habits or even open up the PC to hackers ready to take passwords and personal details if not traced and removed. That's where programs like NoAdware become invaluable.
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15). Spyware Is Not the Only Malware Threat to Your Home Computer By : Richard Rogers
Given the huge amount of press and industry attention to “Spyware” it is easy to forget there are other types of malicious software or “malware” out there. Viruses, Worms and Trojans are still being developed to steal your personal data or damage your computer. These malicious programs can be hidden in email attachments or files which are downloaded off the internet.
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16). Tenebril SpyCatcher Review By : Joel Smith
The National Cyber Security Alliance reports that spyware infests more than ninety percent of all personal computers This fast-growing Internet threat is one of the least obtrusive in that spyware silently bypasses firewalls and anti-virus software. The greatly effects computer performance and introduces major security risks that are often completely unknown to computer user.
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17). Computer Security – It’s Bigger than Spyware and Viruses By : D. David Dugan
Computer security, in basic terms means keeping your computer and the data that’s in it safe and secure. More of our personal data is stored in or accessed from our computer, now more than ever before. Yet most people lack even the basic understanding of how to keep their computers safe and secure. By following just a few simple rules you can dramatically improve the overall security of your computer.
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18). Understanding Firewalls for the Home Computer By : David McKone
Not that long ago, firewalls were the exclusive province of corporations, designed to protect their computers from unauthorized access by competitors, disgruntled employees and so on. Nowadays, however, even though firewalls remain a key part of corporate networks, they have made steady inroads into the world of home computing.
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19). TrendMicro PC-Cillin Internet Security Review By : Joel Smith
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security is the best Internet Security software in its market. This release combines award-winning antivirus security and a personal firewall for comprehensive protection against viruses, worms, Trojans, and hackers. It also detects and removes spyware and blocks spam. It even guards against identity theft by blocking phishing and pharming attacks.
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20). How Profits Motivates Virus Creators By : Richard Rogers
The motivation behind hackers has evolved noticeably over the last couple of years. Developing harmful viruses is less about “bragging rights” or satisfying the creator’s ego and is becoming more and more about generating profit or commercial return. The destruction of data on your computer or corruption of programs you use is a common side effect and what people have traditionally associated with a computer virus.
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21). Several Common Ways That Viruses Spread By : Jordi Shoman
In addition to the common methods of spreading through email attachments, boot infections and program infectors, there are other ways by which viruses spread to your computer. These include: Infection by Disk(Floppy, Zip, CD's, Tapes, etc.) Floppy disks, though not as commonly used as in the past, are still a very common way viruses being spread from machine to machine.
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22). Stop Cyber Terrorism, Secure Your Computer By : Ruth Bird
Where do you turn for expert help in locking down your computer(s)? When you have a security problem with your computer, whom do you rely on?
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23). CyberScrub Privacy Suite Review By : Joel Smith
Did you realize every picture, video clip, chat room conversation and website address you visited is written to your hard drive. Simply opening an email can put you in a compromising situation. Your deleted files are easily recovered using simple software tools. Sensitive data, such as passwords, financials or health records are at risk. Don't allow discovery by a snoop, computer technician or unauthorized persons.
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24). Phishing with a Net By : J Square Humboldt
When geeks gave us the Internet and the means to use it, they also gave us a new segment of vocabulary ... I've often thought it a shame that a few of them didn't make their way to a campus literature or marketing department and see if a student of poetry or sizzle could assist them in assigning names to their innovations. For example, did the manual cursor operator have to be called a 'mouse?' Geeks have overtaken sports-speakers when it comes to coining bad phrases.
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25). 5 Steps to Securing Your Windows XP Home Computer By : Richard Rogers
Most people are aware that there are continuous security issues with Microsoft’s Windows operating system and other programs. However, what most people do not realize is how easy it is to significantly improve your computer’s security and reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim to ever increasingly sophisticated threats that lurk on the internet.
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