Basic Computer Security
- Backup Your Data
A copy can be restored much quicker than recreating everything from scratch.
- Antivirus
Block viruses before they get onto your system.
- Antispyware
Don't allow others to spy on your computer use.
- Firewalls
Stop unwanted access between your computer and the internet using a firewall.
- AntiSpam
Identify and remove unwanted emails.
- Program Patches
Keep your software up to date.
- Passwords
Protect your data with secure passwords.
- Monitoring Software
Track what your children are doing.
- Adware and Spyware
What is the difference between these.
- Missing Security Option
The one useful feature that security software doesn't have.
- Old Computer
Protecting your data when disposing of a computer.
- Infected DLLs
Antivirus has deleted infected DLLs, what do I need to reinstall?
- Expired Certificates
How to stop these messages.
- Replacement Security Suite
What are the choices.
- Reasons to NOT Use a Security Suite
Why you may be better off using separate programs rather than a suite.
- Hacker's Challenge 3
A review of this book which shows real world examples of how security staff investigate and resolve security issues.
- Network Security Hacks
A review a book for advanced security staff to provide them with detailed info to perform specific tasks.
- Essential Computer Security
This beginners book on security is reviewed by Al Lukaszewski.
- Essential Computer Security
I have also reviewed the book. See how my opinion on the book differs from Al's.
- Alexa Related Links
Many spyware programs can't distinguish this from the Alexa toolbar.
- Security Power Tools
A huge book giving lots of info on how to use many of the tools that are available to build and test your system security.
- Hacking - The Art of Exploitation
This book demonstrates how a number of hacks actually work.
- Folder Castle
Software to hide your files and folders from others who share the same computer.
- "The Myth of Security"
Just what security works and what "security" can make your system less secure.
- "Hacking the Next Generation"
A look at some of the newer approaches taken to try to break into computer systems..
- Is Your Money Safe?
The biggest risk of using internet banking is flaws in the site itself.
- Data Recovery Techniques
This guest article looks at ways that you might lose data from your hard drive and how to go about trying to get it back.
- Free Online Backup "Cloud" Storage
This guest article looks at online storagew options and how you can get started without it costing you anything.
- VirtaPay Scam
Some scams are more obvious than others. This article discusses some of the clues that identify a scam.
- "A Bug Hunter's Diary"
It is scary how easily the author of this book found security holes in popular software.
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