http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html Up-to-date information about Internet Security and Privacy. We will bring you reviews and timely news about topics and Products realated to Internet Security and Privacy. Spyware, Virus, Spam......... en-us Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:34:23 +0200 Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:34:23 +0200 Easy Blogs by uuba.com http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200504.html#e56 http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200504.html#e56 Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:34:23 +0200 It has been estimated that only one third of home users have an up to date anti virus product installed on their PC's. The many home users without an up to date anti virus program installed, are helping in the spreading of today's viruses, Trojans and worms! To... http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200504.html#e55 http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200504.html#e55 Mon, 18 Apr 2005 14:40:54 +0200 I'll bet one time or another you've surfed the web and suddenly found a pop-up window in front of you, demanding your approval for a security certificate. I occasionally see these on shopping sites, usually the smaller, less-well-funded companies. The... http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200504.html#e54 http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200504.html#e54 Mon, 11 Apr 2005 20:40:13 +0200 When you signed up for that ultra-fast DSL or Cable connection there was probably one very important piece of information that your ISP failed to mention. By accessing the Internet via a high-speed connection, you have tremendously increased your chances of... http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200504.html#e53 http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200504.html#e53 Sat, 9 Apr 2005 03:10:41 +0200 Shopping on the internet can be very convenient but also very disarming. Shoppers should be aware that although they feel anonymous they may not be. Common sense is a very important characteristic to keep in mind when conducting online shopping. To put your... http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200504.html#e52 http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200504.html#e52 Wed, 6 Apr 2005 20:30:27 +0200 Consumers Online Face Wide Choices in Security Products With new threats to computer security and data integrity a regular feature of the evening news, a panoply of products that promise to detect, protect, and dis-infect are being marketed to consumers.... http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200504.html#e51 http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200504.html#e51 Mon, 4 Apr 2005 03:50:40 +0200 A virus is a piece of code that gets loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes. The first known occurrence of viruses goes back to 1987 when the ARPANET was infected by one. One common misnomer among people is that... http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200504.html#e50 http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200504.html#e50 Fri, 1 Apr 2005 01:55:22 +0200 Strong passwords are your first step in securing your systems. If a password can be easily guessed or compromised using a simple dictionary attack, your systems will be vulnerable to hackers, worms, Trojans, and viruses. Trojan, virus, and worm authors... http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200503.html#e49 http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200503.html#e49 Wed, 30 Mar 2005 01:25:51 +0200 Viruses and spyware usually show up on your computer one of two ways. Either they invade your system with a frontal assault like the Huns attacking the Romans, or they sneak in a back door like a cat burglar. Either way, once a virus or piece of... http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200503.html#e48 http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200503.html#e48 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 12:03:39 +0200 One of the saddest things in the entire world is hearing the words, "I think I've been hit by a virus" or "my computer was destroyed by a virus, can you help me please?" Every time I hear these words I want to cry - well, actually I want to scream in... http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200503.html#e47 http://security.items4you.biz/blog/security-and-privacy.html/200503.html#e47 Sat, 26 Mar 2005 23:36:22 +0200 I don't know about you, but I find banner ads pretty darn obnoxious. Now, I do understand that the foundation upon which the internet is built is, pure and simple: advertising. That's what makes the internet work, and that's why it was growing so fast. It's...