security artcles

DOS Attacks: Instigation and Mitigation
During the release of a new software product specialized to track spam, ACME Software Inc notice that there was not as much traffic as they hoped to receive. During further investigation, they found that they could not view their own website. At t [...]
Submitted: 06 February, 2007

Can I Guess Your Password?
We all know that it's dangerous to use the same password for more than one program. If you sign up for a program run by someone of low moral fibre, what is to stop them running through various programs with your username and password to see what t [...]
Submitted: 06 February, 2007

Dont Miss Information Because of Misinformation
It has been said that with the wealth of information, freely available, the Internet has the ability to make you smarter, faster, than any other medium on the planet. Of course with an equal amount of mis-information, it also has the abili [...]
Submitted: 06 February, 2007

Fishing for Fortunes. Scam!
Spelt phishing, but pronounced as above, this despicable act is an effort to batter your bankroll or commandeer your cash.To put it simply, you can get emails from account administrators, which strongly urge you to update details attached t [...]
Submitted: 06 February, 2007

Avoid Internet Theft, Fraud and Phishing
Since its birth, the Internet has grown and expanded to unprecedented, unmanageable proportions. Information, software, news, and much more flow freely through its twisted pathways. Online services such as Internet banking save time and money. How [...]
Submitted: 06 February, 2007

Corporate Security for Your Home Business
The words Corporate Security may conjure up images of a group of techies working in a wire-filled basement room of Microsoft or HP, combating hackers and terrorists online using words like algorithm and encryption. If you own your own business, do [...]
Submitted: 06 February, 2007

Is Shopping Online For Your Horse Gifts Safe?
Shopping for horse gifts or other gift items on the internet is quick, convenient and is probably safer than you think. However, you still need to be aware that it is essential to vigorously protect your privacy and financial information when maki [...]
Submitted: 06 February, 2007

Remove Rogue Desktop Icons Created By Spyware
If you have used a Windows machine for a while, whether it's Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows 98, you're sure to have noticed desktop icons appearing from out of nowhere. How can icons mysteriously emerge on your Windows desktop?1. When [...]
Submitted: 06 February, 2007