Dealing With Digital Disease (01 Dec 2006) A virus is a program that replicates itself. It cannot exist on
its own so it attaches to another program, usually an executable
one. A worm is like a virus—it also replicates itself. However,
it can stand on its own and does not need another program to
run. It usually infects your computer's networking features,
which includes its internet connection.
How Safe Is Your Computer - You Be The Judge (07 Nov 2006) Do you know just how safe your computer is? Are you confident that your computer is protected from a virus? Find out in this article.
How to Get Rid of a Computer Virus (15 Oct 2006) Computer viruses often take innocent-looking forms, and operate on sneaky planes of your computer, often behind the scenes. You may know how to avoid computer viruses and yet still be struck with one.
How to Get Rid of Trojan Horse Virus (15 Oct 2006) If you're talking about Greece, then you know that the Trojan Horse was a clever ploy once used to win a war. Soldiers built a large monument, in the shape of a horse, as a "present" to the city they were battling against.
How to Make Your Passwords Rock Hard (01 Jan 2008) Passwords have been used to protect secrets and privacy for centuries and so it was only natural that they be adapted to the cyber realms. They offer a way for anyone in the world to have their own private piece of data storage stored on a public medium. However like most things, they have their weaknesses, and more and more people are discovering the hard way that not all passwords are impenetrable.
How to Prevent Phishing Scams (10 Jun 2008) Phishing scams are situations created by identity thieves where they pretend to already know some information about you in order to gain access to your personal information. For example, you might receive an email or instant message that appears to be from your bank or lender. This individual will ask you to confirm your bank account number or other sensitive information - sometimes threatening negative consequences if you don't do so immediately. Even though refusing to give out this information is your best defense, millions of people get fooled every year by these scams.
How To Protect Your Home Network From Security Threats (15 Oct 2006) Many people have more than one computer at home and they're often connected in a small network. Unfortunately, a lot of those people have not done anything to secure their network from hackers and other security threats. Find out more about the types of threats that affect a home network and what you can do about them.
