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Computer Phishing Guide and Prevention

David — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:35:55 +0000

Phishing is just another computer security vulnerability that carries big risks. Theft of money and identity is big on the Internet and of the biggest ways that thieves and scammers get this information is via phishing websites.

What is Phishing?

Phishing is basically the use of a fake website that is the exact design of a real site used to get you to log in with your personal information. Good examples of typical phishing sites are IRS, banks and Paypal duplicate sites. The login info is then used to steal your identity or money.

Phishing Venues

The most common way that computer users fall prey to phishing sites is via email. An email is sent to the computer user under false pretenses, with a link to the fake site. Usually it comes in the form of an alert of some sort, like “Your online banking needs to be . . . → Read More: Computer Phishing Guide and Prevention

Best Free Spam Blockers

WebMan — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:24:12 +0000

Time consuming and annoying, spam is something we all want to be rid of. Viruses and malware that phish for personal data threaten our computers from the content of unsolicited mails. Spam filters and blockers are the solution to the problem and although they may not eliminate unwanted emails 100%, you will still get rid of about 90%. And since paid tools are often too expensive to afford, a much more popular alternative is the download of free spam blockers from Internet sites. You can choose integrated, standalone and online tools to assist you with the filtering and blockage of spam.

Integrated software is the most popular model of free spam blockers. Once the software is installed on the PC, you need to create new settings in the email application so that the messages can be divided into legitimate or illegitimate. This category includes a very large number of . . . → Read More: Best Free Spam Blockers

Online Identity Protection – Passwords 101

David — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:25:18 +0000

Just a quick post today about computer security as it relates to passwords. For most of us who spend even a little bit of time online we surely have lots of websites we visit regularly and so it’s likely that we have login information for them especially shopping sites like Amazon, eBay and others.

Choosing Passwords

It is very important to choose passwords wisely. While it is easier to choose simple ones that we can remember this practice makes it to easy for online predators to hack your information and make your security and identity more vulnerable.

Typically people choose passwords that include their kids names, birthdays or simple one word passwords and this is a mistake.

Example of a Great Password:

^&gh#$#AFHA454^#$%&#$dfha#@

See the deep combination of characters, capital and small letters and numbers is the best way to protect your online accounts and personal data, and decrypting . . . → Read More: Online Identity Protection – Passwords 101

11 Ways to Protect Computers from Viruses and Other Internet Threats

David — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:25:18 +0000

It’s a well known fact that computer security is an important issue. When a system connects to the Internet it is exposed to thousands of malicious Malware, viruses, spyware, hackers, and other nasty infections and other risks that can ruin a system, cost you money for repairs and lose data that is stored on the computer.

Beyond the obvious, there are some really hands-on things that you can do to protect yourself from Malware and virus attacks and always ensure the utmost security for your computer system.

1. Proper Virus Protection – Always have the best anti virus software installed and running on your system. Our best pick of a virus and spyware software combo is PC Tools.

2. Real Time Virus Protection – Make sure that real time protection is part of the virus software you use to avoid being infected by drive-by infections that can happen just . . . → Read More: 11 Ways to Protect Computers from Viruses and Other Internet Threats