Articles about Computer Security


  1. Credit Card Applications: Is It Safe To Apply Online? by Ed Vegliante

    Are you wanting to apply for a new credit card but feeling hesitant to perform the credit card application online? If so, you need not be concerned. Advances in the technology of secure e-commerce have made online credit card applications literally safer than filling out a paper application and mailing it through the US Postal Service. Here's why.
  2. Instant Approval Credit Cards - The Advantages Of Applying Online by Ed Vegliante

    Getting instant approval for a credit card – and sometimes getting immediate access to use it – can now be done in less than 60 seconds. No muss, no fuss like the old days when getting a credit card took a month or more. If you weren't aware of how instant your approval could be, now is the time to find out. Internet Technology and Security – Behind the Scenes of Instant Approval
  3. 'Must Haves' for ANY Business – The 2005 List by Scott Jason

    As a business consultant I get the opportunity meet hundreds of professionals in every imaginable business each year. And time and experience have taught me one thing – there are a few 'Must Haves' for any modern business. My clients hire me to ensure their business does well so the first thing I do is provide them with a list of 'must haves'. Here it is for 2005...
  4. Spyware: the expensive free extra by Carl Formby

    Everyone has heard the saying “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” It’s a saying which means that you pay for everything eventually, in one way or another. Even stuff which is free often has a hidden cost, and this couldn’t be more true of a growing problem affecting thousands of computers worldwide—spyware.
  5. Computer Security Certification by John Mailer

    If there has ever been a growth field, it is computer security certification. With a good computer security certificate from a reputable college, you can go anywhere. Even if you go to one of those IT training schools the you see advertised on daytime television, your certification computer security will probably open doors for you. There are all kinds of jobs for computer security experts, from Homeland security to private industry. You can help prevent data theft, write computer security software, or investigate hackers for law enforcement. For a security certified network professional, the sky is the limit.
  6. Never Miss A File Again With Rollback Rx by Jacob Henderson

    Rollback Rx is the most effective solution to fix computer problems for any computer user. If you were a business owner, one of your biggest nightmares would be to lose critical data because a software download misfired, or because an update failed. The data loss, big or small, could result in major losses depending on how important it was. There is always the risk of major data loss if there is no suitable computer security software installed.
  7. Computer Security - Startling Facts by Peter Crest

    Working on the Internet provides Internet marketers with the opportunity to make a living in the comfort of their own home. Computer Security includes threats such as viruses, identity theft, spyware, adware to name but a few. The latest statistics show that at least over 900 new viruses are created each month which makes keeping track of them really quite difficult. This article would cover three (3) subtopics namely: The Internet, Spyware and Antivirus.
  8. Spam – Problem Of Vital Importance On The Internet by Julia Gulevich

    Almost everyone who accesses the Internet and uses e-mail knows about spam. The common definition of spam is e-mail that is unsolicited, undesired by the recipient. Spam is sent out by automated programs to thousands or millions email addresses at a time. In most cases spam emails offer you different services, products (medicines, goods, software programs etc.), and “get rich quickly” plans. You can simply delete them if you receive several unsolicited emails per day. But if you get tens or hundreds spam messages every day, it is a real problem. In order to understand how to deal with spam in your inbox, let’s examine some core questions concerning spam:
  9. Checking Computer Security by Donald Brown

    Many people wonder whether or not their computer is secure. They fear that someone might be looking through their files, copying, altering, or erasing them. They are uneasy about the thought that someone might be monitoring their every move in cyberspace. These concerns come to mind when reminded of the problem of hackers, viruses, and other security risks that abound in the Internet. Fortunately it’s easy to prevent these problems by following a few simple tips.
  10. What You Need To Know About Computer Viruses by Rick Glover

    What, another computer security article? Who needs it? Aren't we tired of all that techie stuff that only geeks can comprehend? Virus my foot! But seriously. Computer security is an important topic and those who neglect it will surely get themselves in trouble sooner or later.
  11. Online Security Begins At Home by Scott Lindsay

    It is important to make sure the computer you use to access your online ecommerce site is secure. Too often a site owner takes great care to ensure the security of the site itself and may fail to take precautions to protect his or her own computer.
  12. Hacker! by Ankit Talwar

    A hacker is a person who creates and modifies computer software and computer hardware, including computer programming, administration, and security-related items. The term usually bears strong connotations, but may be either favorable or denigrating depending on cultural context (see the Hacker definition controversy). Common definitions include:
  13. Local Residents Under Threat From Poor Computer Security by Dave Page

    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.
  14. Local Residents Under Threat From Poor Computer Security by Dave Page

    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.
  15. Training For Security In Today’s Computer World by Shannon Margolis

    Security training and certification will not only help keep students safe online, but gives them just one more certification to add to their resume to make them more marketable to potential employers. These certifications and the security knowledge that comes with them are quickly becoming something that anyone who uses computers on a day to day basis cannot afford to be without. Having a basic working knowledge of security is the first step in keeping your computer, your identity, your personal information, and even your family safe online.
  16. Is Your Wireless Network Secure? by Jeremy Whittaker

    Networking professionals are encouraging people to think twice about wireless network security. You might be thinking I use WEP-128 bit encryption with MAC address filtering, I’m safe. Or you may be you’ve never even heard of WEP, if this is the case you might want to unplug your wireless access point immediately. But then again look at the bright side at least you don’t have the false sense of security that your network is secure. Perhaps you are the smart guy who knows how insecure wireless networks are. You too are at just an equal risk!
  17. Keeping Your Computer Safe With A Personal Firewall by Michael Granger

    There have not been any moments in time in the account of the computer system that anti-virus software and firewalls have been in demand and more necessary. In the present day, personal computer protection is not just endangered by worms and viruses, but in addition by spy-ware – those terribly irritating programs which are unlawfully downloaded into your PC from the Internet. Firewalls, have been a predominant factor in the commercial world for a long time for defending huge, costly internal intranets or else other networks, has nowadays come onto its own like a means for computer system owners too. Your personal computer is at the same time as vulnerable – if not further so – to online harassments, hence why is it not supposed to be protected?
  18. Zone Alarm Security by Jason Hanna

    Are you a computer geek? Hey, I don't mean this as an insult. In this day and age it certainly pays to be computer savvy. Heck, we all have to use computers in some aspect of our lives, whether we like it or not. This is the age of technology folks, and I think we can all appreciate that on many levels. Finally we can take care of our banking online. Furthermore, we don't even have to worry about grocery shopping if we're feeling a tad lazy. Delve into cyberspace and see how you can have your groceries delivered. How cool is that! Anyway, since we're all so into PCs, Macs and net-land, it also pays to protect what's yours. Now, when I say this I'm referring to all those hackers and crooks out there. They're constantly trying to penetrate your personal computer in order to steal your stuff. That's totally messed up, right? Well, have no fear. These days we have products such as the zone alarm security suite to keep them out.
  19. What Are Survivable Computer Systems by Darren Miller

    Definition Of A Survivable Computer System
  20. Is That Your Check Book Driving Away by Darren Miller

    Is Your Check Book On The Curb
  21. Computer Security – It’s Bigger Than Spyware And Viruses by D. David Dugan

    Computer security, in basic terms means keeping your computer and the data that’s in it safe and secure. More of our personal data is stored in or accessed from our computer, now more than ever before. Yet most people lack even the basic understanding of how to keep their computers safe and secure. By following just a few simple rules you can dramatically improve the overall security of your computer.
  22. Protect Your Computer From Adware & Spyware by George Williams

    Are you annoying of adware and spyware every time you open any websites? They have now reached epidemic proportions. They are every where in the cyber world. Here are four methods to remove or simply avoid adware and spyware without spending a dime on the latest "anti-virus" software.
  23. 448 Bit Encrypted Security? Sneaky & Slimy Hackers Are Looking For Computer Prey While Your Asleep by Joseph Mercado

    “Rest Assured Your Computer Files Are Not As Secure As You Think They Are, This Article On 448 Delta Is The Beginning Stage To Your Hard Drive -– Your File Data Security Patiently Awaits Its Purpose; To Encrypt or be Decrypted Is The Question...?”
  24. Small Business Server Business Tips by Joshua Feinberg

    Top 3 Ways to Maximize Your Small Business Server Consulting Profits
  25. Antispyware Or Spyware? by Kwan Lo

    Spyware has become the most prominent computer security problem. How do you choose a good spyware removal tool? Beware of antispyware software which installs spyware/adware to your computer.
  26. Spyware The Enemy To You And Your Computer by John Maier

    There is a good chance that if you are actively online with your computer system that in some way spyware will get installed. All it takes is just clicking on the wrong site or by signing up for some web programs. Pretty much everyday there is a new form of spyware that has been created by someone or some company that is seeking information. Also with the easy availability of high speed internet services it has made the spread of spyware even faster and easier.
  27. Network Security – Not With a Peer-toPeer Network! by Rick Parrott, MCP

    Most small business networks grow and evolve as the business grows. In one way, this is good. It shows the business is growing, becoming stronger. Unfortunately, from a network perspective, it can be a disaster in the making.
  28. Another Fine Mess! by Doug Woodall

    I was reading an excellent article today titled "Identity Theft" by Judith Collins at eWeek.com, when it got me to thinking.... I'm in the Anti-Spyware business, and I'm doing a lot of advertising to promote my website, but here I am online and on the phone, giving my personal information to.....who? Strangers basically, Geez!.
  29. Securing Your Accounts With Well-Crafted Passwords by Daniel Punch

    In the past I’ve never really paid much attention to security issues when it comes to user names and passwords. Frankly I figured it was all a lot of overblown hype. This led to an unfortunate incident that involved my website being attacked, apparently by a skillful youth with a propensity for mischief.
  30. Everything You Need To Know About Spyware and Malware by Mike Christy

    You are at your computer, checking out software on EBay. The computer is really sluggish, and you are not running anything else. You click on a link, and BLAM you are redirected to a search page you’ve never heard of and the “back” button won’t work.