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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Parental control - dangers to your child online & internet child safety tips
- Did you know...? 1 in 5 children who use computer chatrooms has been approached over the Internet by pedophiles.89% of sexual solicitations were made in either chat rooms or Instant Messages.13 million youth use Instant Messaging.1 in 4 kids has been sent a picture of naked people or people having sex online.1 in...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Protecting your identity on the internet
- Afraid that someone is monitoring your PC or installed a keylogger to record every single keystroke? Find out which tools you need to get to make sure you are protected.X-Cleaner Deluxe http://www.deprice.com/xcleanerdeluxe.htmX-Cleaner is a top ranked privacy software solution from Xblock, one of the most trusted names in anti-spyware technology. X-Cleaner not only deletes brows...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to be your own secret service agency
- So you want to know who your kids are chatting with. Or if your spouse has a blossoming e-mail romance. Or if one of your employees is leaking confidential information on the side. These tools will allow you to find out the truth and get the evidence you can present to court.Spytech SpyAgent http://www.deprice.com/spytechspyagent.htmSpytech SpyAgent is a powerful and easy-to-use ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Traditional antivirus programs useless against new unidentified viruses!
- Every now and then you can read about a new virus and the damage it causes. The millions viruses costs companies each time they strike. It is however not only companies that are suffering from the damages caused by viruses. A virus can be just as damaging if not more for a private Internet user by destroying important documents, family pictures and everything else you keep on your computer. Theref...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Eliminate adware and spyware
- Everyone should eliminate spyware and adware from your hard drive for your computer privacy protection. Spyware and adware programs also slow down the speed of your computer by cluttering your hard drive with annoying programs. Once you eliminate adware and spyware, your computer speed will improve immediately.Spyware compromises the security of your personal information because the creator...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Spyware symptoms
- Spyware symptoms happen when your computer gets bogged down with spyware programs running in the background without your knowledge. Spyware, adware, malware and even spamware can cause your computer to behave very strange.If you are experiencing any of these spyware symptoms listed below, chances are you have spyware or other unwanted software installed on your computer.? Slower Comp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The truth about hiding your tracks on the internet
- Ok, ok, I know you've seen them. All those pop up windows claiming that "You're being watched!" or banner ads saying "Your computer is under surveillance!" And all you need to do is buy their product and your computer's visbility will disappear from the Internet. Well, to state the obvious, that's just not true.We have to give those companies some credit though - they are giving you half of...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - With the rise of internet crimes, users are turning to high-tech ?pi?s? for solutions
- High-tech private investigators are becoming the answer for many Internet users who have been victimized online. The use of e-mail by that unethical element lurking in cyberspace rings all too common these days. With law enforcement agencies overwhelmed and under trained to address these issues, victims have often been left to deal with them on their own.Frustrated, powerless, even scared, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What to look for before you purchase spyware software
- Huge number of spyware software applications are available in the market, some being offered as shareware while rest as freeware. (Shareware means a software available for download / CD, and can be used for a particular length of time, usually 30 days. Some are disabled as well). Before making a decision to purchase any such software we should check the reliability and should consider various attr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Just whos computer is this anyway?
- Well, this is an article I never thought I would have to write. Computer ownership was just not something I thought people would get confused over but, after overhearing a number of conversations last week from my co-workers, I realized that quite a few people just don't know how cut and dry this topic is.Here's the scoop. Over the last few weeks the company I work for has been going throug...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wireless network security
- Working from home has its advantages, including no commute, a more flexible work schedule and fresh coffee and home-cooked meals whenever you want.But working from home while using a wireless local area network (WLAN) may lead to theft of sensitive information and hacker or virus infiltration unless proper measures are taken. As WLANs send information over radio waves, someone with a receiv...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Watch out for that scam
- The IFCC (Internet Fraud Complaint Center) received over 200,000 complaint submissions for 2004, an increase of 66.6% from 2003. The total dollar loss from all referred cases exceeded 68 million dollars, an average loss of $894 per complaint. There are many types of internet frauds that exist including auction, email, foreign investment letters and online dating. Here are some ways to identify a p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What every internet marketer should know about spyware
- If you run any type of Internet business, Adware and Spyware can be a very serious issue. These programs hide themselves on your computer and do all sorts of annoying and potentially dangerous things.Viruses spread on your PC. The good news is that Spyware applications usually stay put, much like a parasite. Spyware collects information about your messaging and browsing behavior and your on...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hacking threats and protective security
- The 1998 Data Protection Act was not an extension to, but rather a replacement which retains the existing provisions of the data protection system established by the 1984 legislation. The Act was to come into force from 24 October 1998 but was delayed until 1st March 2000.In addition to data, manual records were to be brought within the terms of the new data protection system, thus allowing...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dont get hacked - a guide to protecting your business from thieves
- You've seen it in the news - 40 million credit cards exposed!With all the news about web sites being hacked and cyber thieves stealing credit card numbers and other personal data, it's no wonder that some shoppers are still hesitant to provide payment information online. You don't have to be.Is it enough that users trust you?Common marketing wisdom shows that one of the most v...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Data security; are your company assets really secure?
- Is your data secure? Think again. Securing data is unlike any other corporate asset, and is likely the biggest challenge your company faces today. You may not see it, but almost all of your company's information is in digital form somewhere in the system. These assets are critical because they describe everything about you; your products, customers, strategies, finances, and your future. They migh...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - File sharing - what you need to know!
- File sharing on p2p is soaring despite the music and movie industry efforts to curb the practice. Regardless of which side of the arguement you are on it is likely that sharing of copyright material will continue in one form or another for the foreseeable future.With the advent of p2p file sharing it is possible to download music, movies, movie trailers, MP3's, TV shows, software, games and...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Spyware, this time its personal!
- First the basic definition of Spyware: It is a type of software which is installed onto your computer without your permission... It can log your keystrokes, which websites you visit, read you email, and even prowl your hard drives. At some point in time, it transmits its harvested information to the owner. Transmitting this data can slow your computers resources which can result in programs taking...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Criminals are fishing for your identity
- What is Phishing? In a typical Phishing attack, a criminal will send you an email which appears to be from a well known company, bank or government agency. The email will direct you to click on a link which directs you to a Website or pop-up box that looks like the company's or organization's legitimate site. The site will instruct you to enter personal information, such as your account ID, your p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Whats all this i hear about firewalls?
- At this point, if you've got the whole "turning the computer on" thing down; you are ready to learn about firewalls. Whether you use your computer for business or pleasure, it is important to have a firewall. If you use a high speed Internet connection like Cable modem or DSL, you are at a MUCH greater risk for someone to hack into your computer, ultimately giving them free rein to meddle in your ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wells fargo report phishing scam
- First off I should explain what phishing is. Phishing is basically the act of tricking a victim into divulging information. It involves the receiving of an email message with a link to a website where the victim would enter personal information. In this particular scam, you get an email from "Personal Banking: personalbanking@wellsfargo.com" stating that there may have been some unauthorized acces...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 6 ways to prevent identity theft
- These six ways to prevent identity theft offer you valuable tips against the fastest growing crime in America today. In 2004, more than 9.9 million Americans fell victim to many types of identity theft scams, costing them nearly $5 billion.Their finances were severely hurt because they never thought it would happen to them. Hopefully, this article will help many of you so you won't become a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Phishing
- Recently I have received email from my bank/credit Card Company, eBay & pay pal saying that my account has possibly been compromised and I need to confirm my details and password in order to get continued access.Spam email now has a new and more frightening variant, it's called phishing and it has been made by criminals and hackers who aim at getting unwitting consumers to reveal account nu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Message board security problems
- Security leaks can be a big problem for any site using a message board. Hackers can actually use your message board to go in and change things on your site. This has happened to me at least four times. Once an iframe was added to every single page of one of my very large sites. Thankfully, I had it completely backed up, so all I had to do was send the pages back up to the server. Twice, the front ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Another fine mess!
- I'm in the Anti-Spyware business, and I'm doing a lot of advertising to promote my website, but here I am online and on the phone, giving my personal information to.....who? Strangers basically, Geez! The majority of identity thefts occur thru contractors employing people in entry-level jobs that have not been properly screened. Not even Hackers,Phishers or Dumpster Divers account for as many! The...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Clown internet scam - an internet scam is currently targeting clowns and other entertainers
- I am the victim of an internet scam. It is very hard to write that sentence, but it's necessary in order to warn my fellow clowns, magicians and other entertainers, and to prevent them from being taken for $2,800.00 like I was. Here is what happened to me, and how you can avoid it.I run the clown-ministry.com web site, and I perform as a clown at both ministry and secular events. Due to the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 40 million people hacked - you as identity theft victim
- Saturday, MasterCard blamed a vendor of ALL credit card providers called CardSystems Solutions, Inc., a third-party processor of payment card data, as the source of loss of 40 million consumers credit card information.As is pointed out by several newspaper and web articles over the last few weeks, each recapping long lists of financial information data breaches, something's gotta give befor...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Be alert! others can catch your money easily!
- So called phishers try to catch the information about the account numbers and passwords of internet users. They deceive people with faked emails and websites that resembles exactly the originals of well known banks or electronic payment systems. They make people surrender their passwords and account numbers ? and afterwards they clear their accounts.This is a peril for internet merchants, a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Network security 101
- As more people are logging onto the Internet everyday, Network Security becomes a larger issue. In the United States, identity theft and computer fraud are among the fastest rising crimes. It is important to protect your network and ensure the safety of all computers and users in that network.What is a Network?In order to fully understand network security, one must first understand w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lets talk about antivirus software!
- Nowadays more and more people are using a computer. A lot of them use it at their work place, but an increasing number of computer users have also discovered the need to have a computer at home. At the same time the number of Internet surfers increased. This is a good thing because people are realizing the advantages offered by the world of technology. As soon as they discover this, they start usi...