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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Personal firewalls - secure your computer
- There has not been a time in the history of the personal computer that firewalls and anti-virus programs have been more necessary and in-demand. Today, personal computer security is not only threatened by viruses and worms, but also by spyware ? those severely annoying programs that are illegally loaded onto your computer from the internet. Spyware programs can seriously undermine the operating st...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - All about computer viruses
- Your computer is as slow as molasses. Your mouse freezes every 15 minutes, and that Microsoft Word program just won't seem to open.You might have a virus.Just what exactly is a virus? What kind is in your computer? How did it get there? How is it spreading and wreaking such havoc? And why is it bothering with your computer anyway?Viruses are pieces of programming code that mak...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Computer-virus writers: a few bats in the belfry?
- "Male. Obsessed with computers. Lacking a girlfriend. Aged 14 to 34. Capable of creating chaos worldwide."The above description is the profile of the average computer-virus writer, according to Jan Hruska, the chief executive of British-based Sophos PLC, the world's fourth-largest anti-virus solutions provider."They have a chronic lack of girlfriends, are usually socially inadequate ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A painless plagiarism solution
- A crowded marketplace can lead to unethical webmasters using underhand techniques to get ahead of their competitors and online plagiarism is one of the easiest.I had worked hard on the copy for my sales page at Watch Live Football (http://www.watchlivefootball.com), ensuring the copy was relevant to potential customers and contained keyword rich phrases to assist with search engine ranking....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Free antivirus security software: download now to eliminate spyware, pop up ads, etc.
- Adware. Spyware. Pesky pop up ads. Internet congestion. Computer malfunctions of every kind. Obviously, you're infected!Regardless of the brand name anti-virus software(s), ninety percent of all personal computers have to deal with computer problems. Unfortunately,most of the effective software(s) cost $20 to $250.Folks, there's no need to be scammed any longer. Don't ever make the m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Viruses and worms, protection from disaster
- Virus damage estimated at $55 billion in 2003. "SINGAPORE - Trend Micro Inc, the world's third-largest anti-virus software maker, said Friday that computer virus attacks cost global businesses an estimated $55 billion in damages in 2003, a sum that would rise this year. Companies lost roughly $20 billion to $30 billion in 2002 from the virus attacks, up from about $13 billion in 2001, according to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is spyware?
- The most frustrating part of having Spyware on your computer is the sheer feeling of helplessness that is invoked. Your computer slows down, it no longer does what you instructed it to, it seems to have a mind of its own. You effectively have lost control of your computer. Spyware (also referred to as Adware or Malware) is software that is installed on your computer without your consent. Spyware s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Online shoppers, beware of a new scam
- Beware of a New Scam Aimed at Bargain-HuntersTrying to buy something cheap is absolutely natural--and online crooks set traps for unwitting bargain-hunters. On April 6 Panda Software warned Internet users of a new particularly brazen scam aimed at stealing confidential information. Several websites offering cheap airline tickets in fact weren't selling anything; the aim was to cheat ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The risk of electronic fraud & identity theft
- Electronic Fraud and Identity Theft ----------------------------------- Human beings are pretty sensible when presented with an imminent threat or risk. That is, if it's staring us directly in the face. Many threats and risk are presented in subtle ways, and it is these subtleties we tend to overlook.It's The Little Things We Tend To Overlook ------------------------------------...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Phishing - identity theft & credit card fraud
- What is Phishing? Phishing is a relatively newly coined term for a kind of method for harvesting information for identity theft. Phishing is quite simply providing a person with false information or credentials to trick them in to giving you their personal information. This is done by a form of social engineering, by posing as a different person or organization that you already trust.Ho...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Detect spyware online
- You can detect spyware online using free spyware cleaners and by installing spyware protection software on your computer. Often it's best to start with free spyware cleaners because these free programs will remove any spyware programs currently running on your computer.It's very important to detect spyware online and get rid of the malicious code in your computer files. This will protect yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Blogs as safe haven for cybercriminals?
- To blog or not to blog? Well, why not? Lots of people like either to write or to read blogs -- sometimes both. The much-quoted survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, says 27 percent read blogs. 38 percent of all Internet users at least know what a blog is. The survey was made in November 2004 and estimated that 32 million Americans to be blog readers by the end of 2004. So now there m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Password security and safety
- There is nothing more important that password security in world of technology. It is the first step to creating a safe and secure environment. If your password becomes compromised, there are limitless consequences to what could happen. There are a few very important factors in keeping your passwords safe and secure that everyone should adhere to.Do not tell anyone your password No one s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hacked: who else is using your computer?
- A friend called me one day and asked if I would stop by to look at his computer. He said it was running abnormally slow and he had found something on his hard-drive he could not explain. I could almost guess what it was he found. Have I been hacked?You see, his computer had been hacked. Actually, in his case, his computer had been tagged. Similar to the image you see here.Tag, You're...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top spyware removers considerations
- Only the top spyware removers are successful at detecting and removing spyware and adware from your computer. You should look for complete protection against these threats: spyware, adware, keyloggers browser hijackers and Remote Access Trojans. These are the infections that slow your computers performance and expose your confidential information to hackers.When you are comparing the top sp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cyber crooks go phishing
- "Phishing," the latest craze among online evil-doers, has nothing to do with sitting at the end of a dock on a sunny afternoon dangling a worm to entice hungry catfish.But, if you take their bait, this new breed of online con artist will hook you, reel you in, and take you for every dollar you have... or worse."Phishing" describes a combination of techniques used by cyber crooks to b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dont be a dork ? protect yourself
- There are folks out there who use their powers for evil, not good. Let's not give them the opportunity to sneak into our lives and wreak havoc. Submitted for your reading pleasure are some of my tips to protect yourself and your identity.Gone Phishin'When I was a wee lass, my Grandpa George would take me to the pond on a warm Saturday afternoon and we'd fish for hours. Unfortu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Beware of imitations! security, internet scams, and the african real estate agenda
- Fishing on the Internet has come a long way. However, we TechWeb junkies like to call it Phishing. What I am talking about here is not going after your ordinary, everyday catch. Yet a fine catch it indeed may be to those thieving bandits if they can lure you into giving up your personal and private information. Trickery is vast and common on the World Wide Web. Beware, I say, beware!Email s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Identity theft offline -- so many possibilities
- Chris Simpson, head of Scotland Yard's computer crime unit was unpleasantly surprised to learn how easy it is to cheat anybody out of his or her personal info -- by means of a fake survey.This survey wasn't a scam; in fact, it was an experiment. It was carried out in March for the Information Security show (April 26-28). The results showed that most people casually give out their personal i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Identity theft article ? a phisher is trying to steal your identity!
- Sooner or later everyone with an email account will receive a phishing attempt from some internet scammer. What is phishing? How can you protect yourself? These are some of the questions this identity theft article will provide, along with some free resources and practical advice on how to protect your online identity.The Anti-Phishing Working Group estimates that 75 million to 150 million ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Reclaim your pc from the internet spies
- Viruses are, however, not the only malicious software programs out there. The newest addition to the evil software family is the so called Spywares and a good anti-virus program or firewall is not enough to safeguard against these clever programs.Spywares are known by many names such as adware, trojans, malware, browser hijackers etc. The thing they all have in common is that they will tran...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Keeping worms out of your network...
- No auntie Sookie, not earth worms, computer virus worms that can get to you computer and slowly dig deep into your files and eat them away. Put that eggnog down and I'll tell you some more about these new worms.This worm is a self-replicating (makes a copy of itself, aunt sookie!) program that reproduces itself over a network. It can be hidden in an email attachment from an unknown sender, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is the internet over regulated
- Today's Internet or World Wide Web is being over regulated.But, are you being taken for a ride, are you lead to believe that Governments World Wide are creating new legislation for your benefit or are there underlying factors that these laws are more beneficial to Governments and big business?First we had the Can-Spam and other laws passed regulating the sending of unsolicited commer...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hacking the body via pda wireless device
- First I would like to stress I am condoning the art of hacking. Nor am I condoning the control and manipulation of the human race by way of frequencies interacting with the biological systems, which run the human body. We all know that the brain runs on chemicals and waves. We know from medicines, vitamins, alcohol, drugs and food intake that we can alter those chemicals. And most of us understand...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Phishing and pharming: dangerous scams
- As soon as almost all computer users already got used to -- or at least heard about -- the word "phishing", another somewhat confusing word appeared not long ago. Pharming. Does it differ from phishing -- and if yes, how?Two PharmingsActually, two completely different fields use the term "pharming" now. We can say there exist two separate "pharmings".If genetics or busi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What can be done about spyware and adware
- Having a good Spyware eliminator on your computer is vital now a days with all of the different Spyware, Adware, and other malicious computer parasites that are out there. Most of them are reasonably priced and very easy to use.Two of the biggest things that these Anti-Spyware programs accomplish for you are that they help in protecting your online privacy and they help make your computer r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Phishing - a high tech identity theft with a low tech solution
- Have you ever got an email asking you to confirm your account information from a bank or a company that you have never done business with? The email looks official and it even has a link that appears to take you to the company's website. The email you have received is actually from an identity thief. These crooks are hoping people that have an account with the business will click on the link and s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Consumers: shop online and get information safely
- Do you really have to know how feeds work? Not really. But you do need to understand how they can benefit you as a consumer or as an information seeker.Feeds are simple, really. What's even more exciting is that they are extremely easy to use, and even better, they are completely safe from Viruses, being Spammed or receiving Junk Mail. How? Basically because there is no transfer of informat...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is adware - spyware putting your privacy at risk
- Do you sometimes notice your computer running slower. Is your computer acting strange almost like its possessed? Well, it just may be plagued with Spyware. Spyware is a common term for files that are installed on your system without your knowledge. It allows companies to monitor your Internet activity. Believe it or not, Spyware is now the leading threat to our computers, and our online privacy. I...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Free ways to tackle threats to your computer
- Protect Your PCHaving problems with your pc? Do your kids, family or friends fill it with all the stuff they find on the internet?Your computer, just like your car, needs to be serviced regularly to keep it running efficiently. You wouldn't fill your car up with petrol from an old rusty can with a layer of dirty water on the bottom, so you shouldn't allow your pc to be treated that w...