Internet Security (Internet)
What is a cyber stalker (cyber bully) and how to deal with them. - LeahG Artist
With the massive networking opportunities provided by the Internet you dont have to be a superstar or a celebrity to attract a lot of attention. You might be blogger, artist, video maker (youtuber) musician, business person, pet lover etc. You could simply be networking and sharing your interests... Submitted 1 year 241 days ago.
Free Software - How Downloading Programs from the Internet Can Bring Your Computer to a Screeching Halt - Danny Davids
Virus. Trojan. Ad-ware. Spy-ware. Mal-ware. Once used only by the computer elite, these words have become a part of our everyday language. Why? Because computers have such a major impact on our life, we assimilate the terminology, sometimes changing the usage along the way. (Remember when... Submitted 5 years 160 days ago.
How to Protect Your Facebook Account from Hackers - Danny Davids
If you use Facebook regularly, you've probably heard all the horror stories about how people can hack into your account, get your personal information, and impersonate you on the site. There are several things you can do to help minimize that possibility. Some are common sense items (never share... Submitted 350 days 19 hours ago.
- Grace O'MalleyUsing a search engine to find information you are looking for can be a lesson in futility. How many times have you put in a phrase and come up with millions of possible links covering the words you inserted? Most of these engines have the most common results posted on the first page, but who... Submitted 1 year 140 days ago.
Be Careful Posting Family Pictures: Mom Finds Child Used In Adoption Scam - Asher Ricard
When we set up our blog and personal internet pages, the last thing we expect is someone stealing our precious photos from our site. For one Massachusetts mom, Jenni Brennan, it was shocking and scary when she found her child being listed for sale on craigslist as part of an adoption scam.... Submitted 2 years 191 days ago.
Facebook Using Photos For Third Party Advertisers Is Just A Rumor - Asher Ricard
Facebook users have been bombarded this week with friends warnings about the company personally using their photos in advertisements. Status updates have been stating the following: ALERT: Facebook has agreed to let third party advertisers use your posted pictures without your permission. Click... Submitted 2 years 200 days ago.
April Fools! New Computer Virus Timed to Do Its Damage on April 1 - Danny Davids
Traditionally April 1, or April Fool's Day, is the day people resort to pulling pranks on family and friends. Well, some computer programmer with too much sugar in his (or her) system and too much free time on his (or her) hands has decided to prank computer owners on the same day. A new computer... Submitted 2 years 320 days ago.
This April Fools Day Take Precautions To Protect Your Computer - Asher Ricard
April first is fast approaching leaving many PC owners worried about the safety of their computers. Making headlines is a worm known as Conficker C predicted to cause the most damaging day in history for computers. The worm has been infecting PCs since late last year. It's threat of damage is so... Submitted 2 years 322 days ago.
How to Play Safe on Facebook - Facebook Can Ruin Your Life! - LeahG Artist
There are a lot of social network sites on the Internet ie. Myspace, Facebook, Bebo and many more besides. Facebook is one site which I know insists members use their real names when registering to enable friends to 'search' for their profile and find it and for other reasons which are not quite... Submitted 3 years 3 days ago.
Ransomeware: Hackers Now Kidnap Your Computer Files and Want You to Pay to Get Them Back - Danny Davids
As if there weren't enough people trying to attack your computer through things like e-mail spam, viruses, Trojans, adware, spyware, and malware. There's a new breed of hacker that's not content with simply screwing up your computer: He holds your data files hostage and demands money to get them... Submitted 3 years 204 days ago.
- Dan RiffleIm sure you've read that Spam accounts for roughly 90-95% of all email. If you haven't read this, read the previous sentence again because it's a fact according to Barracuda Networks. Only 5-10% of the email that reaches the average inbox is supposed to be there. This isn't good from an identity... Submitted 3 years 302 days ago.
Teens And Identity Theft - Bernard Pragides
Teen identity theft becomes a growing problem! Although many adults have been victims of identity theft and many more are concerned about this kind of crime, this new wave of identity theft focuses on teenagers and even preteens. In fact, one study reports that the age group most affected with... Submitted 4 years 203 days ago.
Ten Ways To Protect Your Kids Online - Gerald S. Wassum
Anyone whose children use the Internet feels caught in a technology paradox. On the one hand, they know how important it is for children to experience new technologies and the wonderful benefits they offer. On the other hand, parents are afraid of the dangers in cyberspace. In many cases, kids... Submitted 4 years 249 days ago.
How to Make a Strong and Secure Password That You Can Actually Remember - Mark Vander Ploeg
Passwords are everywhere these days. You need a PIN for your ATM card, a password for your cell phone voice mail - I even have to have a password to call my mom (just kidding). And that doesn’t even begin to take into account all the computer and online Internet passwords. I’m going to give... Submitted 4 years 340 days ago.
Spyware, Adware and other malicious softwares: What are they? - Dee Kerr
The world we live in today is mostly governed by high-speed in almost every aspect. From the cars we drive to the internet that we use. It's all about speed, fast and now. Technology has taken steps in keeping up with the phase of modern human life. Because of the steady climb of the internet... Submitted 6 years 47 days ago.
Ding, Dong is someone stealing your personal information - Susan Murphy-Milano
Each time you log into the Internet, you are announcing your arrival as though you are visiting an old friend. As a consumer and as a user, you need to be very careful when going on line. Each time you visit a site that asks for personal information, and it does not have a privacy policy, SKIP... Submitted 6 years 182 days ago.
Internet Safety for Women - Nancy Travers
Online safety and privacy is a concern today. For women, it’s even more important to be proactive. Every individual has the responsibility to protect themselves. Many companies already have instituted safety measures, but some don’t. The best way to protect yourself is by not using... Submitted 254 days 17 hours ago.
Scareware Scams - What is Scareware? - detecting and removing Scareware - Craig Haley
What is "scareware" and what can you do to detect and protect yourself from it? If you are not already familiar with the scams that experts and media have dubbed "scareware" then we'll start by explaining it. Essentially everyone these days knows that a major security issue regarding the... Submitted 2 years 51 days ago.
How To Use Personal Vpn Services To Access Blocked Websites From China and Other Censoring Countries - Michael Hohenwarter
Numerous countries such as China, Cuba, Egypt or North Korea control or suppress the publishing or accessing of information on the Internet. In this articles we give a short overview on how to circumvent this block and access websites like Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Blogger.com and many more. ... Submitted 2 years 164 days ago.
Why Your Website is Perfect for Distributing Malware -
- Thomas RaefSurprise attacks are usually the most effective form of attack. Why? If you wanted to attack someone, would you forewarn them? Would you send them an email saying, "on Friday of this week, I'm going to attack you."? Or would you try and get the "jump" on them? Of course you'd want to... Submitted 3 years 127 days ago.
Internet Security "Hooray" New Goverment Ruling Protects Our Kids From Video Nasties - Kacycarr
Once upon a time there was a time when our children could roam the streets freely playing merrily with their prams and tricycles while under no threat from evil doers. Alas, a different type of environment filled with pedophiles and murderers has changed all that. Parents are now enforcing... Submitted 3 years 319 days ago.
Ten Tips towards a Secure Wireless Internet Connection - Bill Healey
Wireless hardware is so easy to set up anymore that most people can simply plug it in and start using their network without giving much thought to security issues. That doesn’t mean hackers haven’t thought about them. One key issue is bandwidth theft. Anyone can steal it from your wireless... Submitted 4 years 241 days ago.
There is no honesty test which sellers must take and pass before they can sell on eBay. A good number of folks who are interested in ebay are hesitant because of the potential for fraud. This report presents t en important ways to protect yourself from criminals on EBay. Criminals active on eBay... Submitted 4 years 248 days ago.
Are You Safe From Hackers? - Damian Hawkins
> If ever there was any doubt that hackers and internet fraudsters were on the increase, recent FBI statistics give us the answer right between the eyes, so to speak According to the bureau, IT security problems cost the American economy $62bn in 2006. A figure which, according to past trends, is... Submitted 4 years 291 days ago.
Future Challenges Of IT Professionals - Shwan Jaf
One of the major challenges of the IT Professional of the future (up to 2015) concerns information security. More and more businesses and governments are out to exploit the opportunities that the Web infrastructure of today and future presents. However, the Web also provides fertile ground for... Submitted 5 years 160 days ago.
