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  • What Is Computer Virus ?  By : Alex Kubik
    A computer virus is a malicious computer program that, when executed by an unsuspecting human, performs tasks that primarily include replicating itself and in some cases deploying a payload.

    A decade or so ago, viruses were pretty simple. They got into a system and infected a file or two. It was a basic as ordering coffee when coffee was easy to order. "One coffee pleaseblack."

    Today, the catalog of viruses you have to defend yourself against is frighteningly complex. I...
  • Is Your Computer Really Secure?  By : Ruby Vanharen
    Have you thought about computer security at all? Most likely not. Many unsuspecting individuals believe that computer hackers only hack into corporations and rich people. This is far from the truth. So beware. Computer security does not involve just warding off bad hackers. Every day your computer is susceptible to threats regarding your computer system and the information you store on your computer.
  • Local Residents Under Threat From Poor Computer Security  By : Roberto Bell
    Local businessman and computer expert Dave Page, who runs Hybrid Computers, is warning home computer users in the Aylesbury area to beware that they are leaving themselves open to identity theft, spying and viruses from unscrupulous broadband hackers.
  • Keep Secure Your Apple Computer  By : Nivea David
    The term “virus” is used so often as a generic reference to any malicious code that here at Symantec we tend to use more appropriate blanket terms like "security threat" and “malicious code.” Just how bad is the misuse of the term virus?
  • PC Security: It’s Bigger Than Viruses And Spyware  By : Jackie Kent
    Nowadays the words ‘computer security’ are on every person’s mind who deals with computers. Everyone seems to be worried about some security concern with their computers. But what exactly does computer security mean?

    Simplified, it means keeping your computer and of course, its data secure and safe. In the present age, most of personal data are stored in the computer. But some of us don’t have the fundamental knowledge of keeping those data in safety. This basic knowledge ...
  • Strong Passwords: Computer Security That Is Customer Friendly Too  By : Michael Granger
    A very common sight in almost every workstation in every office is the list of the user’s passwords and login ID, neatly kept under the keyboard.

    The hidden list of passwords throws light on a dark and unavoidable truth about the use of networked computers. Both careless users and over-confidence in one’s knowledge of security policies in the field of Information Technology work in unison to disarm strict security measures.

    Mostly, IT security schemes and usability are ...
  • Securing Your Collector Car  By : Scott Bianchi
    You worked hard to put yourself in a position to afford that dream weekend cruiser you always wanted. Most likely it was a car you loved when you were growing up and set your mind on buying one at some point in your life. Now you have it. Is it protected properly?

    How many people have their dream car properly secured with an appropriate security system? Probably not many. I know I didn’t have a security system for any of the three cars I had. My first car was actually park...
  • 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.
  • Virus Alertness Tricks  By : Andrew Corner
    When talking about computer virus protection, anti-virus software, and firewalls, it is important to stress that no virus protection system is foolproof. Even top security computer systems have been infiltrated time and again by hackers and computer criminals simply by programming a virus. Files have been deleted, accounts and identities have been stolen, and confidential files have been accessed by these hackers. This is not to say that anti-virus softwares are useless, but ...
  • Internet Safety And Computer Monitoring  By : Chris McElroy
    For eight years now, I have been involved in searching for missing and abducted children and have been an advocate for child safety. Parents are scared every time they see a news story about yet another abducted or missing child.

    “What if that were my child?” “What would I do if I were that child’s parent?” “Why didn’t that child’s parents do more to keep their child safe?” “How can I keep this from happening to my child?”

    Those are just a few of the questions that go t...
  • What type of asset labels do I need to buy for my school, office, company or college?  By : Stuart Stephens
    This article is designed to help people choose the correct asset labels for application in your School, Office, Company, College or University.
  • Adware and Spyware Removers – A Beginner's Primer  By : Blair MacGregor
    The Internet is a vast resource of information and users all over the world are able to download whatever programs they see fit onto their computer. Unfortunately, having an open connection to the world also can be dangerous in today's online environment, particularly when you look at the rise of ad
  • Why Pay When You Can Get Free Anti Virus?  By : Trenton Martkes
    I’m sure you have heard this from a friend before, even some of your computer literate friends; but what I want to warn you of is that this is a dangerous question to be asking. You for sure know about viruses and that anyone today is vulnerable to them if they haven’t taken appropriate efforts to protect themselves, but other than that (if you are like most people you don’t really know what is out there (lots more than just viruses) and how to really protect yourself properl...
  • How The New Computer User Can Reduce Spam  By : John Chan
    Every computer user gets spam in their email almost daily. There is just no way to avoid junk email unless you want to delete it without reading it. Yes, you can compare it to those telemarketers who call you at dinnertime (or any other time). There is no way to avoid having an email address on the computer because if you have an account, you must have an email address to do business on the Internet. Someone will find a way to contact you either by phone, snail mail or email ...

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