Virus Security

Fighting Online Fraud

Added Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:52:36 -0500
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Don't be a victim, protect yourself.

Determining If a Deal is a Scam Or Legitimate

Added Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:32:09 -0500
Deciphering whether a deal is a scam or not can take some brain work. To make a successful deal, you should know all about your seller, their product, and some basic contact information. Anyone who is offering a legitimate deal won't hesitate to provide a phone number. If your seller won't give you a phone number, this should bring up some red flags, but it shouldn't totally break the deal.

PayPal Scams and How You Can Protect Yourself!

Added Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:31:55 -0500
PayPal scams are common for first time eBay and PayPal users. Most first time users know nothing about PayPal's terms of service. These terms of service are flawed and allow scammers to take advantage of gullible PayPal users. This is not entirely PayPal's fault. It is the responsibility of the first time user to learn about PayPal, what it protects users against and what it will not protect them against. Once one learns the basic about PayPal, getting scammed is pretty much impossible. PayPal scams are the same scams by the same people.

Is the IRS Stealing From You?

Added Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:08:30 -0500
Wouldn't it be the greatest of ironies if the IRS issued a public warning that they could be stealing from you? On the first week of July, 2008, it did happen and the IRS even showed a little bit of heart.

Things You Should Know About Spyware

Added Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:46:11 -0500
Spyware are computer programs that exist on your computer's hard drive. They come in a variety of types and flavors.

Seven Common Distributed Denial of Service Attack Methods

Added Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:43:13 -0500
Hackers have an armory of methods to pass Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. The following seven sections emphasize the degree of the quandary faced by organizations trying to battle the DoS threat.

You Can Shop Safely Online

Added Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:30:39 -0500
Millions of people shop online, and with the huge selection, great savings, and convenience that internet shopping offers it is not surprising. While internet shopping certainly has its advantages, many shoppers worry about shopping safely online. Identity theft, fraud, and scams are all things that many online shopper worry about, but it is possible to shop safely online if you know what safety features to look for and what types of things to avoid while purchasing online.

Computer Safety Guidelines to Avoid Spyware Related Disaster

Added Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:14:01 -0500
To understand the Financial Consequences of having Spyware unwillingly installed on your computer we need to: 1. Know what it really is, how we received it, what it might do and how it works. 2. Know what might happen if we are or stay unprotected like going broke, or loosing privacy, Identity theft and more. 3. Know how to detect it, remove it, and prevent installation without knowing it again. 4. Educate other people like Neighbors and Family members so they become aware of the dangers, and protect them also.

Buy the Best Anti Spyware Program

Added Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:05:00 -0500
If your looking for an anti spyware program to buy, it needs to fill certain criteria before you hand over your hard earned cash. Fortunately most of the better spyware programs are all pretty much delivering when it comes to quality, performance and customer reliability. Before you buy see to it that the spyware software in question ticks of against all these points.

Self-Destructing Emails May Lead to Less Destructive Behavior

Added Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:07:09 -0500
In this age of need for heightened security in all areas, especially the Internet, this seems like a very useful tool. I got one right away and well, I feel better about sending proprietary information now.

MSN Messenger Virus - Way to Remove MSN Messenger Virus

Added Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:54:55 -0500
There are more and more viruses passing around the MSN messenger contact list. This page will show you the way to totally remove the virus, spyware or adware. How you got the virus?

Spyware Removal Tools - Do They Help?

Added Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:24:25 -0500
Spyware is a major contributor of online identity theft. Be prepared for the inevitable with a professional anti spyware program.

Phish Tales - Whale of a Problem or Minnow of an Issue?

Added Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:23:56 -0500
Over the past year, e-mail "phishing" scams have exploded in both frequency and media attention to become among the most urgent threats to online financial services. Phishing, which is used by criminals to convince individuals to reveal confidential information, leverages the Internet's value as a low-cost and efficient vehicle for reaching consumers. Furthermore, the Internet has shifted aspects of the burden of security from the financial institution to the consumer, who is often ill-equipped to deal with the onslaught of new fraud schemes and the gaping holes in PC security.

Why Are Adwares Dangerous to You and Your PC?

Added Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:24:58 -0500
ADWARE, SPYWARE, MALWARE - What are these digital pests and why are they dangerous to you and your PC? Adwares are a type of malicious software that can hide within your computer system and display unwanted ads whenever you perform a certain task. They can ruin your computer memories and disable many vital processes of computers. In many cases they can even be dangerous threat to the vital information stored in your system.

Spyware - ID and Personal Information Theft, Think You're Safe, Think Again !

Added Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:03:11 -0500
Spyware and Identity theft on the Internet is a huge global problem, and protecting your information and identification is essential. The value of your information is only felt once the hackers and scammers have attacked your finance and credit facilities, pretending to be you. In most cases, it's too late to do anything about it.

You Can Safely Shop Online

Added Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:24:36 -0500
When it comes to shopping online, there are still people who have safety concerns. They are afraid of sending their information "out there," not really knowing where it is going. However, with a few precautions, online shopping can often be safer than using your credit card in person.

Online Kids TV - Security Teams

Added Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:45:16 -0500
It is a very good improvement to most children's websites that they are already having a safety feature for the kids like the ones in online kids TV. Most of these domains clearly explain how they can ensure the safety of the web users that may happen to be the young kids. There are terms and conditions of use that must be read by the child preferably with his or her parents before he or she gains access.

How to Stop Spyware - Simple Steps to Keeping Your PC Safe

Added Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:12:47 -0500
Spyware and Adware are a modern day plague for the online community. Find out what they are capable of before they cause you harm.

Internet Fraud - Watch Your Step, Virtually!

Added Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:51:12 -0500
Most internet fraud cases occur in financial transactions ranging from fake credit card payments to online auction of items that do not exist. If you are planning on starting an e-business or conducting transactions online, then it is best that you familiarize yourself with the tricks fraudsters have been pulling, and the legal antidote to them. Simple precaution can save you a lot of trouble.

E-commerce Security - Issues and Controls

Added Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:02:09 -0500
The internet facilitates open and easy communication across the globe, and has made e-commerce possible. However, because of its unregulated nature, it poses a threat to the security of e-commerce systems. Hence, as an e-business owner, you should be ready to address an array of e-commerce security issues.

Usability & Security - Unlikely Bedfellows?

Added Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:16:10 -0500
With people having to remember more and more usernames, passwords and PINs, it's crucial that any online security offers the best possible usability. Find out how you can help customers remember their passwords and continue using your website in the long-term.

Stop Spyware, Adware - Take Back the Driver's Seat of Your PC?

Added Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:07:29 -0500
Is spyware the top of your hit list? Do you have the antispyware software to keep up with constant attacks on your PC and your privacy? Maybe you feel you lack the tech-savvy to understand it all. There is a surefire way to keep track of how much hot water you're in. Get the facts and figures and don't be taken for a ride.

Spyware and Adware - The Dangers of Online Identity Theft

Added Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:15:47 -0500
Spyware and Adware are a modern day plague for the online community. Find out what they are capable of before they cause you harm.

Know Everything About Information Security

Added Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:33:59 -0500
An unfortunate offshoot of the boom in IT sector in India has been the increasing instances of hacking in this country. The rise in hacking activity has prompted companies to take serious steps to protect and provide security to valuable data and information from getting, misused, lost or destroyed. To know how to protect the important data, keep on reading...

Quickly Remove Spyware From Your Computer Before Its Too Late!

Added Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:41:38 -0500
Finding information on how to remove spyware and adware from your computer can be maddening. However, there are steps you can take, and once you know how to remove spyware, the process becomes easier and more effective. First, use an anti-spyware scanner to remove any malware that may be present. Then, reboot your computer, and scan again before reconnecting to the Internet.

Internet & Network Security of Windows XP / 2003

Added Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:34:58 -0500
Everyday in security bulletins in websites oriented in safeness and security will come up news about security holes in Microsoft products and especially in Windows. This operation system is most popular and her absence of security make very appetite for hackers. The new users, currently buying a PC with preinstalled Windows and which hardly start "walking" in Internet space can become a easy prey for ill-wishers.

"Ransomware" - Extortion by Encryption

Added Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:34:42 -0500
Recently there has been a rash of reports of computers becoming infected with the Gpcode.ak virus, a new variant of an attack that surfaced a few years ago. Gpcode encrypts data on the affected computer's hard drive, plus any shares to which it has access.

Rogue Security Software Wreaking Havoc

Added Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:00:14 -0500
A growing threat to PC health and network security comes in the form of fake anti-virus and anti-spyware programs circulating the Internet. These programs use a variety of techniques to infect computers. One common way is with a web pop-up from a compromised site, stating that the user's PC is infected with spyware and offering a free download to scan and clean the computer.

Scanning the Box

Added Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:21:03 -0500
This article provides details on the scanning phase of any penetration test (blackbox, whitebox, gray box). Let's start from defining the types of scan we can use while performing a penetration test. Scanning the box means performing the scan on the target to blueprint its security measures and than to penetrate into the box. Types of scan we can perform on the selected target.

Trojan Vundo Virus Warning

Added Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:19:20 -0500
Trojan Vundo is a trojan that allows unwanted advertisements to be displayed on your computer. There are a few ways you can get infected with this, either by email attachment, downloading of this file that was disguised as something else you were looking for..