Friday, December 10, 2010

Computer Security

Computer security is the effort to create a secure computing platform, designed so that agents (users or programs) can only perform actions that have been allowed. This involves specifying and implementing a security policy. The actions in question can be reduced to operations of access, modification and deletion. Computer security can be seen as a subfield of security engineering, which looks at broader security issues in addition to computer security. These measures include controls that ensure the security and availability of the information processed, stored, and transmitted by a computer.
Know the Essential Skills to Become an Ethical hacker
Published on January 2, 2009 | In Computer Security | Rated
Becoming an ethical hacker is not a child’s play. You need to have the required skills, attitude, competency and the curiosity in order to become one. An ethical hacker checks for viruses, prevents criminal hackers from stealing confidential information and ensures that your network systems are safe. This article tells in detail about the skills that an ethical hacker must possess.
 
How to stay safe from computer viruses
Published on August 4, 2008 | In Computer Security | Rated
If you've purchased a computer, then somewhere down the line there will be problems with your computer (adware, spyware, viruses, good software gone bad, etc,). Obviously, you should use protection software to prevent as much as possible. Internet is one the major source of computer virus. Usually they enter your program through an email, or while you are browsing a website.
 
Difference between Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses and Spyware
Published on July 26, 2008 | In Computer Security | Rated
The most of peoples make blunder when the topic of a computer virus arises is to refer to a worm or Trojan horse as a virus. While the words Trojan, worm and virus are often used interchangeably, they are not the same.
 
SSL ensures protection of personal and sensitive data
Published on June 30, 2008 | In Computer Security | Rated
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer and it is a protocol that is developed by Netscape in order to transfer confidential documents and official data via internet. SSL certification has been a boon for business organizations in ensuring the protection and privacy of personal and sensitive data.
 
Top Threats No Computer User Should Ignore
Published on May 8, 2008 | In Computer Security | Rated
The internet is undoubtedly a fantastic resource for families and offers a rich vein of educational content. However, there are potential dangers - welcome to the seedy world of viruses, spam, trojans, pornography, spyware and other nasties.
 
Anti Spam at the Enterprise Level - Basic Introduction
Published on May 5, 2008 | In Computer Security | Rated
Every one of us knows how spam impacts us. Every day we either get a ton of spam - or if we're fairly well protected by spam filters - only a few pieces. Like a large number of people, I don't use any spam filters. Ah. You think I'm insane. But wait. My problem is that I get a lot of email from marketing types which I want to receive.
 
Hijackings and Spyware - Internet Scams 102
Published on April 30, 2008 | In Computer Security | Rated
My friend Janice is afraid to go on the Internet because of the terrible things that might happen to her. She views a simple trip to get e-mail the way she views going alone, late at night, to a dangerous part of town.
 
An Adware Primer
Published on April 15, 2008 | In Computer Security | Rated
Adware is one of many 'malwares' or malicious software programs that are unknowingly installed on your computer when you visit online sites and download freebies. When you use share files or visit sites with free downloads of wallpaper, videos, or music, some of these sites will send along adware software with your download.
 
How to choose an unbreakable password
Published on April 4, 2008 | In Computer Security | Rated
Hopefully these tips will help you choose a password that is both safe and secure and that you will have some fun creating your new passwords too!
 
Computer Security Threats
Published on March 24, 2008 | In Computer Security | Rated
Because the computer is used in so many ways than one nowadays, many crooks out to harm and gain from exploiting other individuals are finding more and more that a computer is an excellent platform to perform their crime. Computer security threats come from online as well as offline sources; all the more reason for computer users to be vigilant than ever to protect themselves and their properties.
 
Data Recovery Service Insights
Published on December 10, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
When searching for a data recovery service provider, millions of websites are claiming to be the expert. It's painful enough to have to click through the first ten sites to understand who's out there and what they offer. But, how do you differentiate between the endless list of data recovery service companies, so that you have the best opportunity to reclaim your data?
 
How to Protect your PC from Virus Attacks?
Published on December 8, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
Computer security means protection of a computer system and its data from harm, loss or damage. A major focus of a computer security, especially in respect of systems that are accessed by many people or through communication lines, is on the prevention of system use by unauthorized individuals.
 
Causes of Data Loss
Published on November 19, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
The advance in technology has brought with it a major threat. The threat of data loss looms dangerously in all ventures. The reliability of technology is marred by the vulnerability of data storage devices to losing data.
 
Trojan steals usernames and passwords from online gamers
Published on November 14, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
Online gamers, be on guard! A new Trojan named ‘Win32.OnLineGames.dr’ can rob your username and password of the game account, warn Security Experts at the AntiVirus, AntiSpam and Content Security provider MicroWorld Technologies.
 
Data Theft – How Serious Can it be?
Published on October 16, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
There was a time when land was the source of all power, and then it was money. Now it is data. In the world of corporate crimes, gaining control of data is the driving motive behind incidents that can make James Bond pale into insignificance.
 
The Changing Face of Data Backup
Published on September 4, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
Data is the lifeline and pulse of every company. Research suggests that data loss leads to the closure of more than 80% of small manufacturing enterprises. Data loss cripples vital departmental functions of huge organizations making them a losing proposition for an indeterminate period of time.
 
PDF Security: What is Digital Rights Management?
Published on July 24, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
Adobe are often keen to suggest that they have been the primary innovator in developing the digital rights management space. Although there is speculation as to extent of which they have contributed, there can be little doubt as to whether or not their file format 'PDF' is considered to be the logical common output for documents across many platforms where copy protection is needed.
 
DRM and PDF Security: Protecting Copyright Assets as a Publisher
Published on July 24, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
Smaller businesses, acting as both retailer and publishers, are now finding themselves entering the publishing sector on-line; it is becoming much harder to implement copyright controls through legal remedies, because of the widespread nature of copyright violation in many ways and forms and the difficulty of litigating in countries other than their own.
 
Is All Data Recoverable?
Published on June 6, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
There are certain cases when one can be sure of data loss; then again, there are cases where data might have survived even after giving the owner a big fright.
 
Facilitate e-transaction with Internet Merchant Accounts
Published on May 31, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
Anybody familiar with electronic transaction or e-commerce over the internet like purchasing products by paying through credit cards will be familiar with the term Internet Merchant Account. It is mandatory for every organization to have an Internet Merchant Account to accept payment online. Various companies, MNCs, offer the required software to run and maintain such accounts.
 
Data Recovery and Causes of Data Loss
Published on April 19, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
Although processing and storing data on a computer is efficient, cheaper and easier, proper care should be taken to protect it from damage. For example, imagine a financial institution having credit and debit information of all the customers stored on a computer.
 
The need for a Vista Registry Cleaner
Published on April 14, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
Computer users worldwide are feeling threatened by the increased number of viruses and registry errors. The Internet is the main cause of all that, being full of harmful programs and websites. The only way to run your computer at its entire capacity and avoid possible problems is to install protection shields with the latest anti-virus software and a Vista Registry Cleaner.
 
Sensors and How They are Used
Published on April 6, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
A sensor is a device that responds to an input quantity by generating a functionally related output usually in the form of an electrical or optical sight. There are many different types of sensors: position sensors, load sensors, tilt sensors, and vibration sensors to name a few, and they are present in multiple fields that warrant the technology.
 
Internet Privacy and Online Privacy Tools
Published on January 26, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
Looking at the different types of identity hijacking that are reported all of the world on a daily basis and considering that the information these perpetrators use come directly from the victims, you will be glad to know that there is an easy way to make your life a safer place and to keep your information and your family’s information safe.
 
Clear Yahoo History and Clear Google History Tools
Published on January 26, 2007 | In Computer Security | Rated
Whether you use your PC as a personal hub for online chatting, gaming, or writing your daily journal or whether you use your PC as a professional workstation for internet banking, online meetings with clients, daily scheduling and diary planning, your information is at risk. Whatever you use your PC for, you will, at least once a day, use your personal information, like your social security number, date of birth, home address and the like.

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