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Spyware is one of the most rapidly rising hazards to the internet. According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, more than 90% of all PCs are in

The Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is a crucial component of any company security plan. What are systems for intrusion detection? CERIAS, the Cente

Everyone in the US heard of Symantec, Mcafee, Computer Associates and Trend Micro, leading antivirus providers. These companies have a leading market

Malware. A strange sounding name is designed to include all malware programs, including viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware and other dangerous

"A botnet is equivalent to compulsory Windows box military service" - Stromberg (http://project.honeynet.org) Botnets are computer networks,

We all heard the term Trojan Horse, but just what is it? What exactly? A Trojan Horse is a dangerous programme, which is masked as harmless. Unlike v

Consumer expenditure online reached a record $65.1 billion in 2004. More and more consumers are attracted to the ease of purchasing online and spend

You can gain information by surfing the web, even if you don't want to advertise who you are. This is true even if your machine does not contain

A keylogger is a program that discreetly records all your keystrokes in the background of your computer. Once your keystrokes are logged, the attacke

Spam. Nobody likes it. Nobody likes it. Nobody wants it. Nobody wants it. No, we do not speak about canned meat, but of the communications that reach

Who did not receive an email to visit the familiar website to update their personal information? The site needs your passwords, credit card numbers,

Theft of identity is the fastest growing crime in the United States. The US Secret Service calculated that national customers lose $745 million per y

Today, more and more individuals use their computers, from online banking to investing and shopping. We open ourselves to prospective hackers, attacke

In some aspects, the arrival of the Internet made parenting a little harder. We want our kids to experience the huge amount of information available

You can lose information on your computer in many ways. Your child decides to play Chopin on your keyboard, a surge, an illumination, a virus or simp

It is necessary that we express something in front of us before reading this post. It is important for the reader to comprehend and appreciate the ab

Protecting your computer against a virus is becoming increasingly difficult every day. While it may border on the paranoid, you cannot drop your guard

How common is spam? The OMA Department of Public Affairs and Communications (www.oma.org) states: 'Studies show unwanted or "junk" e-mai

The chief commander of the Defense network department authorized a security crackdown. According to the recent NetworkWorld report, dated 16 January 2

I had merely an Intelligent Explorer plugin attached to my browser by mistake. What a horror! What a nightmare! I've got another piece on this su

New computer viruses are generated every day to bother us and damage our computer systems. Below, ten viruses are now considered as the most common in

There is a lot going on in the security information area. In this respect, 2006 seems to be an interesting year. Below are some stuff to watch for in

I recently hit the Explorer upgrade option by accident. It turned out to be a pop-up that seemed legitimate, but wasn't. It uploaded my machine wi

Spyware and Adware are a growing nuisance not only for computer users all over the world, but also a flourishing industry. According to Webroot Softwa

What is encryption doing to me? Cryption and encryption software have been used in numerous ways to make systems safer. This article highlights just a