Dec 28

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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 make copies of themselves, or replicate, inside your computer without asking your explicit written permission to do so. Forget getting your permission down on paper. Viruses don’t bother to seek your permission at all! Very invasive.

In comparison, there are pieces of code that might replicate inside your computer, say something your IT guy thinks you need. But the code spreads, perhaps throughout your office network, with your consent (or at least your IT guy’s consent). These types of replicating code are called agents, said Jimmy Kuo, a research Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 27

Computer security is high on the list of priorities for most people today. Because computers have recently become very mobile, there is a very distinct danger that the personal data that a person keeps in their mobile computer can very well end up in the hands of the wrong kind of people.

There has been a lot of technology focused on providing the necessary security features in computers so that the data that is stored in them is kept safe. However, there is always one thing that typically undermines whatever security feature has been implemented on the computer. A personal computer or laptop is principally a private piece of property. As such, while the data that is stored in it is also very personal, the person using the computer is often prone to disregarding whatever security protocol is used to protect the data and computer. This is simply because he or she is assuming that the computer will remain personal and safe from other hands.

Unfortunately, time and again, that belief has been proven false, which is why computer security needs to be developed around the idea of security being second nature to the user. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 6

With the ongoing recession these days, it would be very wise to invest your time and money into things that matter. One of the things that we can do to earn extra money is to start a small business. And as everyone knows, in order to have a successful business, one must have very good advertising. One of the primary ways to advertise your wares is to make a free website. Sure, some people might say that that can be a little too complicated, but with the influx of technology, nothing is impossible. First things first, you would have to come up with content for your website. Since you’re dealing with e-commerce, your content should be attention grabbing and very effective. Secondly, look for a good website builder that you can use to make a free website. There are several available website builders readily available online, and an example would be wix.com. This builder has a number of features that would make website building a breeze for a newbie. You do not have to deal with complicated website design development stuff of confusing flash applications. Wix.com has drag and drop features and templates that would cater to your needs. Whether you would like something colorful or something more subdued, there are a lot of choices to choose from. Pictures, videos and other animations can be added on to your website effortlessly. And lastly, make certain that the content for your website is accurate and credible. Things that might not be that important such as spelling and grammar can actually make or break your business venture.

May 5

Computer Security Ethics and Privacy
By:Vincent Deguzman
Http://www.allsecurityinfo.net

Today, many people rely on computers to do homework, work, and create or store useful information. Therefore, it is important for the information on the computer to be stored and kept properly. It is also extremely important for people on computers to protect their computer from data loss, misuse, and abuse. For example, it is crucial for businesses to keep information they have secure so that hackers can’t access the information. Home users also need to take means to make sure that their credit card numbers are secure when they are participating in online transactions. A computer security risk is any action that could cause lost of information, software, data, processing incompatibilities, or cause damage to computer hardware, a lot of these are planned to do damage. An intentional breach in computer security is known as a computer crime which is slightly different from a cypercrime. A cybercrime is known as illegal acts based on the internet and is one of the FBI’s top priorities. There are several distinct categories for people that cause cybercrimes, and they are refereed as hacker, cracker, cyberterrorist, cyberextortionist, unethical employee, Read the rest of this entry »