A Parents Guide to Internet Safety (01 Jan 2008) The FBI has seen a "rapid increase" in Internet crimes against children over the last few years. The Internet has become the new playground for children and makes it convenient for kids to be isolated. Rather than talking to friends on the telephone, watching T.V., or doing homework, they are chatting online with friends, acquaintances, and strangers. Just how are sexual Predators stalking and tricking our children? What are the warning signs for Parents and what can concerned Parents do to help prevent it?
Online and Computer Security Advice - 20 Tips For Improved Safety (01 Jan 2008) Keeping your computer and your online activities secure takes more than hardware and software, it needs you to make it work. By getting the entire family involved, you can keep most security problems from ever happening.
Internet Insecurity (08 Dec 2007) Over the last couple of years hackers have shifted their focus from large targets to small business and individuals. Unfortunately, neither have the financial resources to protect against the hard-hitting hackers. Even more challenging, experts say the over-the-counter antivirus solutions aren't keeping up with these ever changing threats.
Improve Your Password Security This Festive Season (08 Dec 2007) Statistics clearly show that criminal activity increases during the holiday season and it is therefore imperative for business owners to take the right precautions and not let their guard down. Unauthorised attacks and abuse of your business or personal information can potentially cost your business thousands of dollars each year. However, following our simple guidelines on improving your passwords can help protect your business.
Are You Protected When Holiday Shopping Online? (08 Dec 2007) According to a recent survey commissioned by Microsoft, nearly a quarter of respondents either know someone or have themselves been victims of phishing attacks.
Port Test - Is A Method To Monitor Open Ports (08 Dec 2007) Port testing software can make sure that your ports remains secure against viruses and other dangers that could harm your system. Open ports are a security hassle for network administrators as through them attackers can launch attacks against the network. On the other hand, attackers use port testing software to find open ports so that they can launch attacks against the network.
Browsing of Adult Sites Among Riskiest of Online Habits (22 Jul 2007) It's no secret that the anonymous and far-reaching nature of the internet has led to widespread access to pornography or other adult content. However, what many don't realize is that visiting adult websites is one of the easiest ways to infect a computer—especially when using an unsecured browser.
Malware: Computing's Dirty Dozen (22 Jul 2007) It seems that no sooner do you feel safe turning on your computer than you hear on the news about a new kind of internet security threat. Usually, the security threat is some kind of malware (though the term "security threat" no doubt sells more
newspapers).
