Latest articles from Virus Protection Articles (http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/) CommonSense CMS 3600 http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/ You receive an e-mail claiming to to be from your bank asking you to follow a link and submit your login details or your account will be suspended. Is it genuine or is it from a scammer trying to get hold of your identity? http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/phishing-scams-keep-your-a267.html Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:02:30 CDT Find out how to fight hackers with effective computer security software. A lot of reasons exist for people to use computer security measures to protect information that is important to them whenever they are online. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/why-computer-security-software-a262.html Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:25:58 CDT A lot of people are actually still afraid of using computers due to the fact that they can have viruses and people can manipulate them in order to serve their purposes. This argument actually holds true but there are actually different types of "manipulations" that people can do. This is where anti-viruses and viruses come into play and one of the most recent developments is creating phishing filters. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/phishing-filter-how-a250.html Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:24:00 CDT 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. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/how-to-prevent-phishing-a249.html Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:22:25 CDT Anti-phishing is a process that makes use of special software. That software has the ability to detect an attempt by an illegitimate group to obtain information that is normally shared with a reputable organization. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/use-antiphishing-programs-to-a248.html Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:19:06 CDT Phishing is becoming one of the most prolific scams on the internet. By knowing how phishing works, you can prevent unauthorized individuals from getting access to your bank account. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/online-banking-and-phishing-a242.html Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:21:52 CST Phishing just went to a whole new level as hackers have started pulling pooling their resources together. They are taking advantage of the open recursive DNS servers to lead users to fake websites. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/phishing-attacks-reach-new-a237.html Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:12:04 CST 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. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/how-to-make-your-a233.html Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:59:38 CST 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? http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/a-parents-guide-to-a231.html Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:57:32 CST 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. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/online-and-computer-security-a229.html Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:54:23 CST 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. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/internet-insecurity-a226.html Sat, 08 Dec 2007 06:45:53 CST 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. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/improve-your-password-security-a223.html Sat, 08 Dec 2007 06:38:16 CST According to a recent survey commissioned by Microsoft, nearly a quarter of respondents either know someone or have themselves been victims of phishing attacks. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/are-you-protected-when-a222.html Sat, 08 Dec 2007 06:36:37 CST 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. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/port-test-is-a221.html Sat, 08 Dec 2007 06:31:18 CST 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. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/browsing-of-adult-sites-a216.html Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:34:41 CDT