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Home Computer Security
The average American has a home computer, but do they know how to secure it and keep it secure? There are 3 basic rules for security that everyone should know.
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The Windows XP Firewall
One of the simplest ways to protect your home computer network is to make use of the Windows XP firewall.
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What Makes the Best PC Firewall?
Most computer users are familiar with software firewalls such as those built into Windows or sold by other companies, but the best PC firewalls are often hardware based.
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Net Security
The topic will deal with different aspects of net security, loopholes in OS, and how to protect's one's privacy on the net. The articles will deal with introduction to net security, network protection, firewalls, trojans, viruses.
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Survival In An Online World, part IV
Part IV of a four-part series on what you need and what you should be doing to protect yourself when you are online. This part looks at anti-virus software, firewalls and best practices.
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Security and Science -- Research Under Wraps
This article describes some of the security measures in use today as scientists seek to protect their work from would-be information thieves.
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Beware of Remote Desktop
Remote Desktops might be very appealing as we can work on any of our computers from any location around the world if we have sufficient softwares but...
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Types of Attacks
I enter a new phase of discussion. If you have been following me, you already have been through viruses, trojans, password crackers, port scanners, IP sniffers, IP spoofers, etc. So I can safely assume that you have updated your knowledge about Internet security. Today onwards, we look into the types of attacks possible on your network or web server. We try to classify them in order of severity. The type of attack depends on the attacker. It is imperative to know the attacker. So we also try to classify the attackers.
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Types of Attacks
I enter a new phase of discussion. If you have been following me, you already have been through viruses, trojans, password crackers, port scanners, IP sniffers, IP spoofers, etc. So I can safely assume that you have updated your knowledge about Internet security. Today onwards, we look into the types of attacks possible on your network or web server. We try to classify them in order of severity. The type of attack depends on the attacker. It is imperative to know the attacker. So we also try to classify the attackers.
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Do you provide alternatives?
Above all make sure your server tracks the error messages your website generates. Just in case errors are not brought to your attention you will always have an error log to review.
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Student Accounts Provide Security
A safe and secure environment is necessary for students. Accounts provide students and administrators with computing tools for academic needs within a networked school.
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Computer Safety: Antispyware Tips
Spyware analyzes user trends to pinpoint advertising targets. It slows down computer efficiency and invades one's privacy. The tips below will help minimize this threat.
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How to Protect Computers on the Internet
Regardless of what activity someone may engage in while using the Internet, there are three tools that should be used to protect the computer and personal data on it.
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A new phase of discussion
Strange title. But makes sense. Today onwards I am changing the course a bit. So after a journey through viruses, trojans, password crackers, port scanners, IP sniffers, IP spoofers, etc we look into the types of attacks possible on your network or web server. Here onwards starts the major discussion on Internet Security.
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Free Personal Finance Software
Take a look at the top three free online personal finance software options and see how you can manage your money and save money with free financial software.
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Intranet-A Borrowed Explanation
While searching on the net, I found a nice site on Intranets. What was nice about this site was its outlook on the Intranet scenario. This article tries to incorporate these views in our discussion
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Laptops: Jury Is Out
While laptops in the classroom have been found to improve learning, having personal laptops issued to students may not be as beneficial as once thought.
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Manage Students' Computer Use
Though there are tools available to monitor student computer usage, it is important for teachers to also be aware of what students are doing.
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Secure The Network
Network security in itself is a complex topic. There are a few basics that can help you understand what it takes to secure a network from attacks.
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Survival In An Online World, part III
Part III of a four part series on what you need and what you should be doing to protect yourself when you are online. This part looks at spyware.
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Interview with Merijn Bellekom
I was interested in what the thought process is when someone decides to tackle something as big as spyware, so I spoke with Merijn Bellekom, creator of HijackThis.
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Online Banking is Easy on Budgets
Online banks offer high interest rates on savings accounts and time-saving online account management tools. Grow your savings while saving money with Internet banking.
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Simple Home Wireless Networking
It's easy to create your own wireless network for your home or home office in less than a day. Connectivity for printers, cameras, computers and all your PC equipment.
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A Global View of an Intranet
Last time, I gave the scope of my articles. Today I am doing what most people do at the end of any lengthy discussion. I am going to summarize the advantages and uses of having an intranet for your organization. So you may ask why do this at the start. This is because I want to convince you right at the start that you indeed require an intranet if you have the need for the mentioned activities.
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Computer Security Weekly, February 7, 2000
February 7, 2000, This week's events in computer security, both on and off the net.
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Computer Security Weekly, July 3, 2000
July 3, 2000, This week's events in computer security, both on and off the net.
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Intranets- An Introduction
This chapter starts of my stint as a technical writer with the introduction to <B>Intranets</B>. This article gives the layman definition of this much-hyped word and gets you started on this exciting journey of setting up your own Intranet. Meant specifically for the technologically challenged, though geeks are also invited.
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It Takes a Thief
Even the rich and famous got taken in one the largest identity theft cases broken by the New York Police Department. Want to bet that identity theft becomes the next hot political issue?
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Learning Portal or ASP: What's the Difference?
Why it's important to know the difference between a learning portal and a learning application service provider (ASP).
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Mutter... Mutter... Mutter
Broken links... a webmaster's pet hate but here's something to help. Link Sleuth. Also, an interesting site about firewall's and what they are. Shield's UP!
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Sigh
Somewhat of a depressing tale this week... what I didn't get for Xmas. That's to be expected when I only deal with freeware, which isn't exactly what I was hoping for. Also, an update on Firewalls. ZoneAlarm and Sygate Personal Firewall.
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Artists: Indies and Comebacks
This month we'll take a look at several different types of sites. The first is just a small part of MP3.Com. The next two are artist sites. One will be a group who is trying to make it and another will be a nationally known group who's trying to make a comeback.
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Attacks- The Victim And The Accused.
This article has tried to study the origin of an attack on Internet security. Also I have tried to do a psychoanalysis of the people responsible for these attacks. The vulnerabilities of a potential target also find mention.
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Certification Getting Harder All the Time
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Coola
Coola is a service that lets you see information on the web and say "add that to my Palm."
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Salt Water
A wrap up of loose ends following my recent move. Successful implementation of a LAN and internet sharing software and a firewall for cable and DSL modems. ZoneAlarm
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The importance of choosing the right Internet service provider
You try to retrieve your e-mail, but the line to your provider is always busy. Then when you DO get on, downloading your mail and sending out replies seems to take forever. Worse yet, when you or anyone else try to access your website, an error message appears stating the site not available.
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Weird Facts...
Some weird facts... to impress people with!


How Common Are Spoofing Attacks?
We end the discussion on IP spoofing with the concluding article that explains the frequency of a spoof attack. The methods of protecting against these attacks are also mentioned.
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Weight --- vs --- Restrictor Plates
<dd> An alternative to restrictor plate racing, a universal head and neck restraint, and soft noses.
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Quebec City Historical Attractions
Don't miss the Museum of Civilization, Musée du Fort, Maison Chevalier, the city fortifications and historical hotels.
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