Articles from May 2010
May 24, 2010 | Posted by admin
There are some simple habits you can adopt that, if performed consistently, may dramatically reduce the chances that the information on your computer will be lost or corrupted. How can you minimize the access other people have to your information? You may be able to easily identify people who could, legitimately or not, gain physical [...]
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May 18, 2010 | Posted by admin
Using anti-virus and anti-spyware software is an important part of cyber security. But in an attempt to protect yourself, you may unintentionally cause problems. Isn’t it better to have more protection? Spyware and viruses can interfere with your computer’s ability to process information or can modify or destroy data. You may feel that the more [...]
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May 14, 2010 | Posted by admin
ISPs offer services like email and internet access. Compare factors like security, services, and cost so that you find an ISP that supports all of your needs. What is an ISP? An ISP, or internet service provider, is a company that provides its customers access to the internet and other web services. In addition to [...]
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May 11, 2010 | Posted by admin
Web browsers allow you to navigate the internet. There are a variety of options available, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. How do web browsers work? A web browser is an application that finds and displays web pages. It coordinates communication between your computer and the web server where a [...]
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May 7, 2010 | Posted by admin
Passwords are a common form of protecting information, but passwords alone may not provide adequate security. For the best protection, look for sites that have additional ways to verify your identity. Why aren’t passwords sufficient? Passwords are beneficial as a first layer of protection, but they are susceptible to being guessed or intercepted by attackers. [...]
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May 4, 2010 | Posted by admin
Before submitting your email address or other personal information online, you need to be sure that the privacy of that information will be protected. To protect your identity and prevent an attacker from easily accessing additional information about you, avoid providing certain personal information such as your birth date and social security number online. How [...]
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May 1, 2010 | Posted by admin
Unfortunately, many users are victims of viruses, worms, or Trojan horses. If your computer gets infected with malicious code, there are steps you can take to recover. How do you know your computer is infected? Unfortunately, there is no particular way to identify that your computer has been infected with malicious code. Some infections may [...]
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