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How
safe is your computer?
I don't want to be a scare monger, but if you spend a fair amount of time
connected to the Internet, whether via a modem or a network, you need
to be concerned about hackers gaining access to your computer. Testing
your security is even more important for those running cable modems where
the computer is left on and unattended for long periods of time. Test
how tight your security is with these two tools. Go
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Source: Gibson Research Corporation
E-mail
Wiretapping
Outlook, Outlook Express, and Netscape 6 Mail users beware. There
is a security loop hole that allows the sender of an e-mail message to
see what has been written when the message is forwarded with comments
to other recipients.
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Source: Privacy Foundation.org
Home
PC security
It's unlikely that your home computer will be subjected to a direct hacker
attack. With so many computers in the world, statistics are working on
your side. The most important defense is still a great virus software
program as you are definitely going have a virus sent your way via e-mail.
But, you should at least be aware of other security measures. This site
offers links to great resources, and is written so that you don't need
a Comp. Sci degree to understand!
Go
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Source: Firewall.com
Reviews
of Personal Firewall software
From the September 2000 issue of PCWorld.com. As can be expected from
a professionally written piece, this article delivers clear and valuable
information. This article describes the major security problems and reviews
a 1/2 dozen software packages, putting them through the paces to find
out the best pc protector. Bonus: Extensive web-bilography of security
related websites.
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Source: PCWorld.com
Database
theft
Some hackers will tattoo your system with "W3 OWN YOU,"
but sometimes the most serious threats are the quietest. Corporate espionage
has always been around, but now with company wide databases, it's easier
than ever for someone to steal your thunder. Go
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Source: Ebiz.com
Keeping
up with the kids
The rule of "don't talk to strangers" is awfully hard to apply
to the Internet, where every contact is, by very nature, a stranger. And
with chats and messaging growing as a vital piece of a teenager's social
life, it is giving undesireable elements a conduit into your house and
your children's lives. There are many approaches that you might like to
use to help "internet educate" your children. Go
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Source: Onmagazine.com
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