Resources On Computer Security
Computer security is a term used to describe actions taken to protect an computer or computer network. If you are online then you will need some form of computer security to avoid the many online threats.
You’ve just started your own business, and even though you don’t have a building yet, you will want the computer systems that you’re using in your home and office to be as safe as possible.
Here are some things you’ll need to be looking for in the internet security software that you purchase, as well as some resources for finding the best business software for your computer. Read more
Viruses of all kinds are attacking computers all the time.
They infect our computers after getting covertly downloaded from the internet. They cause annoyances by sending pop ups and ads all over our screen.
They infiltrate us with spyware, sending often private information into the wrong hands. They can even delete our files and completely crash our computer system. Read more
If you’re thinking about purchasing a new computer for your home, or are getting a computer for your child, learning about internet security systems is very important.
Here are some of the programs you may want to install on your computer, as well as some tips for making sure that your children are safe when they’re on the internet.
We have listed two very popular or should I say well marketed products for you to consider, however we highly recommend you take a minute to check out Bullguard Internet Security.
This internet security system not only has the best protection but also allows you complete control of what your children do online. Read more
Antivirus software is just what the name says.
There’s nothing too tricky about it.
You’ll find it either installed on your computer when you buy it or you’ll pick it up separately either by downloading it from the internet or picking up one of many popular antivirus software packages at your local computer store.
The goal of antivirus software is to protect your computer from certain types of threats.
When unwanted software, things like Trojans and worms, makes its way onto your computer, as it so often does, the anti-virus software should get rid of them, hopefully before any harm is done. Read more
Antivirus software is a staple of the computer age.
The fact is, any computer without some form of virus protection is endangering itself, this also stands true for anyone thinking they are safe on Mac Computers.
What’s worse is that computers that don’t have adequate antivirus software are endangering all other computers as well.
This is because viruses spread from computer to computer quite easily due to the internet and other methods of file sharing.
Still, while antivirus software is needed there are cautions about them that should be heeded. Read more
Are you aware of the dangers of spyware?
With so many people using computers in their daily lives today, and we are talking billions of people, it’s really scary to know that many of these computer users know nothing to very little about spyware and the many other computer viruses that are all over the internet.
Many of us use these computers to help with homework, play music and watch movies as well as to surf the internet. While surfing the internet is fun there are dangers which can infect our computers. These dangers which are partly spyware programs can be prevented with a spyware blocker. Read more
Macs aren’t immune to viruses anymore. Perhaps they never really were and the legend of Apple just got a bit carried away.
Every now and then viruses have been found, even in the latest wonder that is OS X. Still, the threats are so minimal when compared to Windows-based viruses that many Mac users scoff at the idea of installing antivirus software. Besides, there are so few viruses that have passed through Macs that it wouldn’t be hard for the average computer student to recite them all by heart. Read more
If you’ve just purchased a new computer, or are preparing to make software purchases for your home or small business, it’s important to know all you can about internet security trends, so you can make the right purchases to protect your computer from viruses.
Here are some of the top security trends that you’ll want to keep in mind when you’re shopping for a computer, as well as some of the best sources to find the right electronics and software for your business.
First, you’ll need to learn more about data breaches. Data loss prevention is one of the main concerns of businesses when it comes to security trends.
If professional information gets into the wrong hands, this could mean the end of your business, which is why it may be a good idea for you to use anti-virus software on your company computers, even though most data breaches are caused by loss or misplacement of computer or electronic equipment. Read more
Over the last few months there have been thousands of phone calls placed by people claiming to be technicians for Microsoft Windows.
These people are cyber criminals that have only one intention, and that is to get access to your computer and in some cases your credit card details.
Make sure you share this security warning in all you social circles and with as many people as possible… This will help others avoid this scam and hopefully shut it down fast.
I know some elderly people who have actually been caught by this and in both cases before they finished the process of what the caller wanted they phoned me.
I promptly told them to disconnect from the internet and end the call straight away.
These cyber criminals will advise you that your computer has been identified as transmitting errors to the Microsoft Windows service centre or that your computer has been hacked or has a virus and that they can show you how to fix the problem.
This Is A “Fake Call” please do not follow their instructions or you just might be giving them access to your computer files without knowing it. I have even heard that in some cases they are getting some computer users to give them credit card details, again this is not real so please do not give out any personal details to anyone claiming to be from Microsoft.
What they want you to do and they actually scare you into taking action without thinking especially if you do not know any better is to go to your computer and turn it on then you will be issued with a set of instructions on how to identify the problem. We have tested the instructions given on a number of computers and you always see the same error messages.
This was once done via email where you would be sent an email stating that your Microsoft Windows system had been hacked and that you needed to follow the link in the email to repair the problem. This was no more than a phishing attack trying to get access to your computer and personal details.
This latest attempt via phone calls is no different and you need to be aware of this and DO NOT under any circumstance act on the information they are providing you.
We have had two of these calls over the last 24 hours with the first one stating that we had a virus on our computer which was identified by a Microsoft Windows technician and that they are calling to solve the problem for us (HA HA they should have checked who they were calling first) and all I had to do was start my computer and they would show me what to do to fix the problem.
The other call was also the same but this time they were telling me that the computer had been hacked and that my data was being transmitted to a third party and that I needed to log in straight away so that they could stop this.
The only time you may receive a call from Microsoft is if you have submitted a Support Ticket at their actual website which will generate a support ID which needs to be quoted by the caller if they do need to call you back. It is not common place for any companies including Microsoft to send emails or make phone calls requesting information like this.
Steps To Take To Ensure You Don’t Get Fooled
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If you have not done any of the above or the caller can not answer your questions then it’s a good chance your are talking to someone who is trying to steal information from you.
What To Do If You Have Been A Victim Of This Fraud
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If you have been a victim or even received a call like this from any business please let us know, simply post your comments below.
As the prevalence of computer hackers, scammers and viruses increase around the Internet, you should know how and why to install a computer firewall.
Defense from malicious data that can potentially harm your computer is provided by a computer firewall. Dangerous attacks to your computer can negatively impact upon you but these can be avoided with a few simple steps.
Since there are a wide variety of computer firewalls available, including those from major corporations such as Microsoft, you first need to determine what kind of computer firewall your PC requires.
Chances are that your firewall is already set up and ready to be used if you have a computer that came installed with the Microsoft XP or Vista operating system.
Check that it is turned on and working properly. If you have one of the earlier operating systems, you will need to purchase your own software. You may want to purchase separate software to complement Microsoft XP as its version of firewall doesn’t get great reviews.
You can either visit a store that sells computer software or download a firewall product through the Internet – the most popular products available are Norton, AVG and McAfee.
Prices vary depending on sophistication of the software, but there are also plenty of low cost versions available, even from the big name companies. A few things must be taken into consideration prior to the installation of your firewall.
The functions that you need, such as file and printing sharing, must not be blocked by the program. Settings can be configured during installation or at a later date using the documentation provided.
Firewalls tend to stop you from going to certain parts of the Internet as well. You should be aware how you connect as this may happen if you use a local area network or a router. When you have installed a firewall in place, secured networks in particular are difficult to access.
Before installing a firewall to a pc linked to a company network, you should liaise with the company’s IT department since they may give you a specific settings configuration so you are still able to connect to them.
One of the best software applications with a built in computer firewall is AVG Internet Security
If you are using windows 7 you also have the option of enabling a firewall that is built into your operating system.
Even though there has been many advancements in Windows 7 we still recommend using a specialized computer firewall for the best protection online.