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It wasnt too long ago that computers were a luxury rather than a necessity. Only the lucky and the wealthy had even one in their home and a network was something reserved for large corporations. Fast forward a decade or so and everyone has to have the...

If you receive an email entitled Bedtimes delete it IMMEDIATELY. Do not open it. Apparently this one is pretty nasty. It will not only erase everything on your hard drive, but it will also delete anything on disks within 20 feet of your computer. It...

What Is MySpace?: MySpace.com, and other social networking sites, is designed to allow users to share their thoughts and interests, be creative, and provide a sort of Web-based journal or diary. Why Do People Use MySpace?: Social networking sites suc...

How much information does someone really need to know in order to impersonate you to a 3rd-party? Your name? Birth date? Address? Armed with easily found information such as this, and maybe a couple other key pieces of information such as the high sch...

Windows XP offers a very helpful feature when it comes to battling malware of all sorts. Whether your computer has been compromised by a Trojan, infected by a virus or infiltrated by spyware, you can simply go back in time to a point before the compu...

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Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networking is a fairly popular concept. Networks such as BitTorrent and eMule make it easy for people to find what they want and share what they have. The concept of sharing seems benign enough. If I have something you want and you...

Phishing attacks have become more sophisticated and users need simple steps they can use to protect themselves from becoming victims of phishing scams. Follow these 5 steps to avoid being a victim and protect yourself from phishing scams. Be Skeptical...

In general, it is good advice to not use any real words as your password or even part of a password. Using common password cracking tools, an attacker can crack the password 'february' in a micro-fraction of the amount of time it would take to crack...

The first step in securing your Windows computer is to determine where you are at risk. By learning as much as you can about computer and network security and assessing how your system is at risk you will greatly improve your odds of staying secure. O...

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One of the problems with passwords is that users forget them. In an effort to not forget them, they use simple things like their dogs name, their sons first name and birthdate, the name of the current month- anything that will give them a clue to reme...

Internet Explorer offers four different zones to help you classify security level depending on how well you know or trust the site: Trusted, Restricted, Internet and Intranet or Local. Classifying the sites you visit and configuring your Internet Exp...

Users should follow basic security advice like that found in Security Basics In A Home Computing Environment, Password Security, or In Depth Security. But, there are some additional steps to take that are unique to Windows XP Home edition. The followi...

If its not one thing, its another. That is one of those ridiculous phrases that pretty much goes without saying. Like wherever you go, there you are. But, in this case it seems appropriate. Allow me to elaborate. Computers on the Internet are almost c...

Guidance and Instruction to Help You Secure Your Windows Vista PC By Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, About.com Guide to Internet / Network Security With Windows Vista, Microsoft created the most secure version of the flagship Windows operating system yet....

Reviews and Recommendations to Help You Secure Your PC By Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, About.com Guide to Internet / Network Security You want to use your PC without having your computer system compromised or your identity stolen. You also work hard for...

Fundamentals of Computer Security By Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, About.com Guide to Internet / Network Security If you are new to computing, or at least new to computer security, understanding the threats and how to protect your computer can be overwhe...

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