Category: Security
07/30/10
Fix and Recover Corrupted DBF Databases Automatically
Heavy-load workstations and busy environments are home to most database applications. A system crash or a power failure can easily damage an open database, causing loss of data and corrupted database structures. Once the problem is fixed and the workstat… more »
07/28/10
Are computer viruses spread by the media?
If you believe what you hear in the media, there are an awful lot of viruses going around. No, I'm not talking about the make-you-sick kind of virus, though they get plenty of airtime, too. I'm talking about the kind of virus that enters via your interne… more »
07/17/10
Network Attached Storage – An Alternative To Tape Back-up
Businesses have been using tape to back up their data since the early days of computing. Tape has its limitations, but it was much cheaper than the alternatives, so its use continued. Today, the situation is changing. The price of disk storage has com… more »
07/14/10
Data Disaster Recovery
Data can be restored immediately to either the original server or an alternate server. Restores can also be redirected to an alternate physical location if the original office is no longer available. The server disaster recovery solution lies in having d… more »
07/12/10
Hard Disk Failures Cause Bankruptcy - Is Your Home Office Computer Protected?
Computers are wonderful inventions, until they go wrong. Every company stores data on its computers, instead of in filing cabinets. That data includes invoices payable, customer details, debts, etc. If something goes wrong with the computer hard drive th… more »
07/09/10
USB Flash Drive
USB flash drive or any other flash memory drive is basically an EEPROM that means "Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory".USB flash memory sticks are nothing but an assembly of EEPROM, a controller with a RISC microprocessor, RAM and ROM. A… more »
07/06/10
How to recover deleted or lost files
It's a sickening feeling, the moment you realise that some important document, or irreplaceable photos have vanished from your computer. But that is no reason to despair. The chances are that the data is still present, even if you know you deleted it. Yo… more »
07/03/10
How Safe Is Safe?
There has been an increasing amount of emphasis in recent times on the subject of keeping the information on your computer safe. The terms Back-Up, Archive, Data Storage and Security being mentioned frequently, but what is all about?In simple terms, peop… more »
07/01/10
Antivirus Software - Protect Your Pc From Malicious Virus Threats
Many computer users have had the unfortunate experience of computer virus infecting their PCs. Make no mistake, these viruses are not the biological ones that spread from one sick person to another, but do have similar traits in that computer viruses are… more »
06/30/10
Adware And Spyware Such A Pain
Spywares and adwares are not only annoying but more often than not tend to damage your computer software and sometimes can even cause some damage to your hardware too. These annoying bugs have become a bane for internet browsers worldwide. They have beco… more »
06/25/10
Anti-Spyware Programs
If you are a regular Internet user, then you've probably come across the term "spyware". This is a pretty good description of what these programs are. Spyware is a program that exists within your computer system to carry out tasks like displaying unwante… more »
06/22/10
Router - Denial Of Service Attacks
Routers are not perfect. For that matter, nothing is. So if somebody wants to give a router more than it can handle there is a way to do this. We're going to take a look at what are called denial of service attacks. A router can only handle so much i… more »
06/21/10
Setting Up and Securing Your Wireless Network
There are more and more individuals opting to work from home than ever before. The advantages to this are many including avoiding the morning and evening rush hours, being able to spend time with your kids and significant other, and doing everything on y… more »
06/16/10
Antivirus Software - A Must-have Protection For Computers
With the advent of computer viruses of all kinds, antivirus software installation in PCs has become a necessity. The antivirus software comprise of computer programs which strive to identify viruses and 'malware' (other malicious software), thwart their… more »
06/15/10
Protect Your Network From Identity Theft Now!
It is deniable that our works and lives are more convenient and easier when using wireless. We can work anywhere and that is why wireless networks are becoming so popular. Especially if you have broadband Internet access, a wireless router can give you i… more »
06/02/10
Basic Spyware Tips
Nowadays, it's a sad but true fact that spyware and adware programs are a far greater threat to your internet security than the dreaded computer viruses. Indeed, spyware, adware and other so-called malware (such as key loggers and trojan horses) actually… more »
06/01/10
Router - Tracing Your Packets
Few people will really care about the path that your packet takes when sending a message, but if you're one of those high tech egg heads then this article may be of great interest to you. It can become very addictive so proceed with caution. If you're… more »
05/31/10
Annoying Spyware And Its Elimination
Nowadays, you might have noticed of a threatening word “Spyware”. Spyware software is becoming annoyance for the companies. Spyware is likely to be verified as a great damager to the companies. It is not so noticeable like spam and virus assaults to the… more »
05/29/10
Choosing Anti-Virus Software
There are a number of companies that provide software solutions to virus, Trojan, and internet worm attacks. It can be really confusing when you compare three different software packages from five different companies trying to find the one that is right… more »
05/24/10
Data Scrambling: Developing Databases without Compromising Private Data
Developing, debugging and testing a database application are common tasks for data-intensive organizations. Private companies, medical and financial corporations, and even government authorities are the largest customers for the database developers. Comm… more »
05/23/10
How Hackers Take Control of Your Computer
Your PC has many "ports" which are vulnerable to attack from a hacker. These ports are used to communicate internally with your monitor or printer or externally to the internet. For example, Port 25 is used for receiving incoming email and Port 80 is use… more »
05/22/10
Anti Spyware
Anti-spyware is software that protects computer users from spyware and other unwanted software. Anti-spyware programs secure the computers against the effort of malicious spyware, to take partial control of, or intercept a computer’s operation without th… more »
05/20/10
Data Backup And Recovery Processes
You need to know an awful lot when it comes to computers and computer systems, one of the most important is the matter of data backup and recovery. You need data backup and recovery processes in case something happens to your computer, in case it sh… more »
05/16/10
External Hard Disk Drive: The Best Backup Medium
Want to backup quickly and easily? Backup to external hard disk drives.Backup to external hard disk drives easily, securely and efficiently.As a hard disk is the fastest and largest backup medium you can get, you may want to backup all your impor… more »
05/15/10
Protect Your Computer And Your Personal Information From Spyware
Spyware is a broad term used for certain types of software that are downloaded onto your computer without your knowledge. Malware has become a phrase that is used when describing spyware and adware.Spyware is placed on your computer in order to track you… more »
05/14/10
Computer Viruses - the basics
In its simplest terms a virus is a disruptive computer code period! A computer virus almost always repeats itself and spreads by attaching itself to other files. Viruses can be made to host a number of harmful things on any computer from disrupting files… more »
05/12/10
Malware May Be Hard At Work On Your Computer
If you’ve been using a personal computer for some time the word “Malware” gets on your nerves. Malware is the nice term for malicious software, anyone that has had their PC corrupted by it will use a different choice of words. Malicious software includes… more »
05/07/10
How The New Computer User Can Reduce Spam
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 n… more »
05/06/10
Fix Windows Registry Errors
The most important reason your should fix Windows Registry errors as they occur is that this the one single preventative measure can greatly increase the life-expectancy of your Windows system by stabilizing the growth of its Registry.Prevention is Key!I… more »
05/05/10
How To Keep Your Computer From Spreading Viruses
There are some simple steps you must take to avoid becoming a victim of computer viruses and also stop from spreading viruses to others. Here are some things that you can and should do.Email Issues to watchNever open an E-mail with an attachment you were… more »
05/04/10
Maintain Your Computer – Keep Your Business Running
Maintaining your computer is extremely important – especially if you are an Internet Marketer. As you know, without your computer, your business cancome to a screeching halt. There are 4 important steps in which you can perform on a regular basis, to he… more »
05/03/10
Computer security and encryption becoming more vital
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. There is a common belief among business owners especially those that do not operat… more »
Computer Virus And Internet Worms Explained
Is your computer sluggish? It won't open programs and you can't get into anything? Well, maybe you have a sick computer. Just as people get ill from viruses, so do computers. When this happens, you need to have a computer technician look at the computer… more »
05/01/10
Protecting your children from Internet predators
In 2002 thirteen-year-old Christina Long, a Connecticut suburbanite, became the first confirmed murder in the U.S. by an Internet predator. Unfortunately she has not been the last. Fortunately, recent media attention is finally making parents aware of da… more »
04/29/10
Stop intrusive pop-up ads and regain control of your online experience!
Stop intrusive pop-up ads and regain control of your online world! Intrusive and distracting pop-up windows are not an unavoidable part of being online. You don't have to put up with offensive, time consuming and bandwidth stealing pop up ads. Visit Supp… more »
04/23/10
Protect Your Computer With Zone Labs
Zone Labs is the most trusted name in Internet security, and with good reason. The Zone Labs products are effective at keeping computers protected from spyware, hackers and other Internet bad guys without clogging up your system. They're also easy to ins… more »
04/22/10
Windows Registry - Problem Solving
With so many computer users online in the current day and age, it is inevitable that PC problems will be encountered by mostof them from time to time.A lot of these problems are easily avoided, but that's easy to say for someone with technical knowledge… more »
04/18/10
Computer Security: Threats and Solutions
When it comes to computer security, many of us live in a bubble of blissful ignorance. We might be vigilant and never open email attachments from people we don't know, we might take care to make sure an ecommerce site is secure before entering our credit… more »
04/13/10
Data-Recovery: What You Need
Data recovery is something we hope that we will never need. Whether you simply make the mistake of deleting important software or you lose it all in a computer crash, that valuable asset of information may seem like it is lost forever. But, if you have c… more »
04/10/10
SSL ensures the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Since the advent of Information Technology there is an enormous change in the world of practical functioning. Internet is the highly advanced and quick paced means of communication that gets you connected around the globe instantly. This has been the maj… more »
04/09/10
Firewall Protection Needed
If you’re using the Internet, then you must have a firewall to protect your computer. It’s the only sure way to block intruders seeking to access your computer.Why would someone want to get to your computer? There are many reasons, including stealing c… more »
04/08/10
About Norton Anti-Virus
With the many types of anti-virus software, it is helpful to read a brief description of what the different types do and how they can be beneficial to you and your computer. Norton Anti-virusSymantec's Norton AntiVirus software is perhaps the world's mos… more »
How Viruses Contaminate Your Computer
Viruses are little bits of software that normally have a negative impact on our computers when they are activated. Usually viruses are attached onto other software programs (games, disk utilities, office documents/Macros, screen-savers), and are activate… more »
04/05/10
Linux or Windows - Which is it?
Computer users and programmers have become so accustomed to using Windows, even for the changing capabilities and the appearances of the graphical interface of the versions, therefore it has remained Microsoft's product. Although, Lycoris, Red Hat, Mandr… more »
04/01/10
Malware Or Spyware
Malware is a new term used to describe malicious "mal" software "ware" that has no other purpose other than to destroy or disrupt a computer. Spyware and adware are considered to be malware.There is only one reason for spyware to be put on your computer,… more »
03/24/10
Fighting Off Viruses: Advancements In Antivirus Software Suites
Protecting your computer from a virus is getting harder and harder each day. While it may border on the paranoid, it goes without saying that you can’t leave your guard down for one second. Even corporate giant Microsoft has found its own systems comprom… more »
Finding Hidden Files-Security Related Software
Utilizing security software for finding hidden files such as spyware, ad ware or viruses seems like a simple matter on the surface of things, but choosing between the multitude of software that accomplishes the task of finding hidden files can be difficu… more »
03/22/10
Data Recovery Software: Your Options for Successfully Recovering Disks, Files and Data
Today's computers are much more reliable in general than the older generations. Modern hard drives fail less frequently, and they warn you well in advance about upcoming failures with the recently adopted SMART monitoring. Modern hard disks have greater… more »
03/19/10
Anti-Virus Software Fighting Back Against Computer Infections
Many computer users adopt the ‘it will never happen to me’ policy, but there are a number of computer viruses out there just waiting to infect and destroy the information contained on their hard-drive. This is why companies invented anti-virus software,… more »
03/15/10
How To Recover Lost Data
Computer files are a lot more important to some people than their lives because it represents their whole life’s work and achievement. There are people who rely on their computers for almost everything, from their daily schedules, business and personal f… more »
03/11/10
Data Backup and Recovery Solution
Secure your imperative information. Always have a data back up and recovery to your system. Reach out to Data Back up and Recovery Solution online. Trust the right source and make your start.How vital is the data on your system?How important is your data… more »
03/09/10
Anonymous Proxy
An anonymous proxy, also referred to as an anonymous proxy server, allows a client to access a file, web page, or some other resources through a server which services the requests of the client through another remote server. For example, when a client ac… more »
03/08/10
Exchange Server And Antispam
Installing spam filters at server stage and especially on Microsoft Exchange Server allows businesses to be more efficient in controlling spam and maintain the confidentiality of their mails without revealing it to external factors.The unwanted commercia… more »
03/07/10
Download Adware programs from Lavasoft - for free!
Any computer connected to the Internet needs some sort of protection against unscrupulous companies and persons who use the Internet to spread malicious software. The new lavasoft.com Adware 6.0 has been designed to protect the computer from different ty… more »
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03/05/10
What You Need To Know About Computer Identity Theft To Protect Yourself
You look at your watch, realizing that you are almost late for work. Without meaning to, you drive through a red stoplight. A quick gasp, turning your head left and right, you check to see if anyone noticed.Just as suddenly, the red and blue flashing lig… more »
03/04/10
Securing Your Wireless Computer
Wireless Internet connections aren't just convenient for you-they also may be convenient for hackers. Fortunately, it isn't difficult to protect yourself. Wireless systems can be particularly vulnerable to digital intruders, possibly putting sensitive or… more »
03/02/10
A Computer Firewall is Your Primary Defense against Virtual Attacks
If you have any personal information on your computer at all and access the Internet it is vitally important that you consider the benefits of a computer firewall. Many people lock their homes, lock their cars, keep a watchful eye on their children, and… more »
02/27/10
Between Windows And Unix Interlacing Hosting?
Windows and UNIX are in celebration two divergent systems and of roaming we are referring to computer systems. A web lessor uses computers, (we shall mention to them as servers, good computers, but sometimes larger) to owner websites, and all computers v… more »
02/26/10
About Botnet
BotNet, also called zombie network and network of bots is a group of computers which are used to discreetly send data like spam and viruses to other computers on the internet. These actions are carried out by malicious programs without the knowledge of t… more »
02/23/10
Data Recovery - What To Do When Your Hard Drive Fails
How many times have you experienced that sickening feeling when your hard drive suddenly fails? How many times have you experienced that your hard disk just does not boot and all the data may be gone forever? A hard drive failure is one of the most commo… more »
Security Software Options And Their Prices
The Internet is no doubt a wonderful development. Without it we wouldn’t be able to check the scores of games that aren’t on television, have a child find out what makes up the earth’s atmosphere without leaving home, or conveniently gather any number of… more »
02/18/10
Managaed Hosting: Do We Really Need It?
Managed hosting may best be described as the premium version of Web hosting. Managed hosting takes a lot of the guesswork and administration out of the hands of the client and on to the hands of the managed hosting provider. Managed hosting is much more… more »
02/06/10
What are Proxy sites
Proxy sites enable the individual to access websites and servers through another server to keep the location and identity of the individual unknown. This helps to limit the amount of spam, cookies, and other information from being gleaned or placed on th… more »
02/05/10
SSL Certificates - Secure Server Certificates
What is SSL?SSL certificates are generally used with ecommerce shopping carts, or anywhere you want to collect information from a user securely on your website. If you use a secure server certificate with a form; and that form emails the results to you;… more »
02/04/10
Why Might Open Source Software Not Be Right For My Online Store?
So, you want to have your own online store. Is it going to be expensive to get started? Will you need web designers or an expensive solution to create that store? How big is the job?If you don’t want to spend a small fortune on the software to create you… more »
02/02/10
How To Block Spam Mail
It is impossible that you have never heard of junk mail. But if ever you truly do not know what junk mail is, it is that mail you get that completely irritates you. It is the mail that you never ever wanted to have. It is probably the mail that advertise… more »
01/31/10
Computer Security – It’s Bigger than Spyware and Viruses
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… more »
01/30/10
Avoiding Data Loss – A Guide To The Best Online Data Storage Websites
We all know the effects of data loss –but exactly what is it?Data loss - A crash in computing is a condition where a program (either an application or part of the operating system) stops performing its expected function and also stops responding to o… more »
01/26/10
Email Fight Club - Avoiding Spam, Spyware, Scams And Cookie Hunters
Email Fight Club RulesFollow these 10 common sense suggestions to avoid email trouble. 1. Suspect Everyone: Most unsolicited email is harmless junk from someone just hoping to make a sale or generate a list. However, there are some unscrupulous players… more »
Top 10 Essential Linux Hosting Plan
Any website comprises the close - Domain name, Webspace, Webpages.Lets say, You have got your Domain Name. Its freedom to concur for a appurtenant hosting backing provider to have your files uploaded in the domain. If you are opting for Linux Based Hosti… more »
01/25/10
Data Encryption
Computers give us a remarkable amount of convenience. With one machine, we can send mail and pictures to friends, go shopping, pay bills, make appointments and confirm any number of different pieces of information in our lives. But all of this convenienc… more »
01/22/10
What Is Spyware And How Did I Get It?
There are three types of software you are likely to encounter whilst using your PC online. Spyware, adware and malware.Most people use a collective term to describe them. Either a virus or spyware. Strictly speaking they are designed differently to perfo… more »
01/16/10
How Secure Is Your Home Computer
Ensuring the Safety and Security of Your Home ComputerWith the popularity of and the reliance on the Internet by almost the entire world population, there are suddenly a lot of things you can do and know with literally one click of the mouse. Making purc… more »
01/15/10
Check List for Linux Security
Check List for Linux SecurityLinux is an amazing operating system considering how it was originally created. It was a modest program written for one person as a hobby – Linus Torvald of Finland. It has grown into a full-fledge 32-bit operating system. I… more »
01/13/10
Strong Passwords Prevent Identity Theft
Maintaining a secure computer is a good defense against becoming a victim of Identity Theft. Use a secure password. By secure, I mean a password that is not easily guessable, such as a word you may find in the dictionary. These types of passwords can be… more »
What Is The Difference Between A Worm, Virus And Trojan Horse?
Tips and recommendations for protecting your PC...Most of us don't make a real difference between worm, virus and Trajan Horse or refer to a worm or Trajan Horse as a virus. All of us know all are malicious programs that can cause very serious damage to… more »
01/10/10
10 Web Site Backup Essentials That You Should Live By
More and more webmasters nowadays do not value the importance of a complete website backup (files and databases). They have left this to chance and good luck which poses a great risk to their online presence. Can you relate to this? Then read this import… more »
01/06/10
Tips to protect your PC files from external attack
Essential to peace of mind is protecting the PC and your online privacy. When connected to the web, your work and data is open to attacks of various kinds including harmful downloads. A simple game, picture, or program may be the vehicle for malevolence.… more »
01/05/10
Block websites on your computer
Broadband Internet connectivity is so common these days that almost no one has a second thought about connecting to the Internet. Connecting is easy, but what if you need to control or restrict the ways in which the Internet connection is to be used? Sur… more »
12/10/09
How To Identify A Virus Infected E-mail Message?
It is often difficult to identify an infected e-mail message. The way modern viruses and mass mailing internet worms function, messages can seem to arrive from friends or colleagues. In reality most infected messages are being automatically sent by anoth… more »
12/05/09
How To Keep Your Computer Virus Free
As you are aware, vandals are at work creating new computer viruses all the time. We mostly hear about the big, awful, scary viruses on the news and we hurry to take the appropriate action, but the large majority of infections are quiet and anonymous. We… more »
Keyloggers: How they work and how to detect them
To detect key logger spyware, you need to know what it is and how it works. Key logger is an invisible software program that identity thieves Artful Dodger use to track your online act. You won't even see your machine slow down or see anything unus… more »
12/03/09
How to recognize a Phishing email message
Phishing is the practice of sending fraudulent email messages supposedly from a legitimate company or organization in order to trick someone into giving out personal and confidential information. This information could include a user ID, password, credit… more »
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