Security News Planet

Archive for June, 2010

If you are going to hook up your computer to the internet without having any up to date internet security software in place, be aware that you could get compromised before you can even blink your eye.

It is highly recommended to at least have a working anti-virus program installed before going online.

If you don’t take this precaution, your computer will be very vulnerable to infection. Your computer, being a security risk also means that you put other people at risk by spreading viruses or other malware from your infected computer.

Essential computer internet security software

Anti-virus program

Anti-spyware/malware program

Firewall

Viruses have been around since the dawn of the internet and come in different flavors. A virus replicates itself and once it is activated starts wreaking havoc, like erasing files or in the worst case scenario preventing your computer from starting up.

These days most anti-virus software will provide both virus and spyware protection. Keep in mind that a dedicated anti-spyware program will generally do a much better job of protecting you from spyware than a standalone antivirus program. A combination of both programs will provide a more complete protection against the wide range of malware threats on the internet. They are similar, but complimentary programs. All commercial anti-virus programs also come with an e-mail scanner,  Read more... (332 words, estimated 1:20 mins reading time)

Spyware, Keyloggers, Hackers, Cyber Terrorists, Cybercriminals, Cybergangs, etc. These threats are real and the fact is your computer is most likely infected already! Cybercrime is on the rise. You may not be the only one using your computer. Hackers may be using your computers and you may not even know it. Would you ever know it if your computer were taken over and being used by a hacker? Not likely. When a hacker hijacks a computer, the victim rarely knows. A computer that has been hijacked is one that is completely taken over by a hacker, or a group of hackers, to be used for their own purposes. The idea is that the real owner of the computer never knows their system has been hijacked, so the hackers can secretly use it whenever and however they want.

One of the latest hacking trends is called “Drive-by Hacking”. Popular wireless Internet access points have now become a major target for hackers. Hackers simply take their laptop computers in their cars and drive through business parks or residential neighborhoods remotely scanning for open wireless networks. This is the latest version of the drive-by garage door remote theft where criminal would use universal remote controls to open garage doors without arousing the suspicions of neighbors, police, or home security companies.  Read more... (1101 words, estimated 4:24 mins reading time)

Sometimes the best home security is implemented when you are the one making the assessment and any corrective action- a do it yourself home security plan.

Here are home security tips to think about that will definitely discourage or flat out stop a potential intruder from entering your house. It is not an all inclusive list but one that if followed will certainly go a long way toward making your home more secure.

1. Take a critical look at your house from the outside. Is your house well lit? Are there hiding places near doors and windows? If you can spot a potential weakness in your home’s “look” you can bet a professional burglar can exploit it. Remember that light is a burglars’ enemy-darkness a friend.

2. What could slow down a burglar from entering your home? Simple home security devices such as locks on doors(deadbolts are best) and windows, bars, grates-items that are visible from the exterior of the house will not only act as a deterrent but slow down an intruder should he decide to try to enter. The more time it takes to break into a home, the more discouraged a burglar will become. Time is the enemy of the burglar.  Read more... (496 words, estimated 1:59 mins reading time)

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Complete Hands-On Help for Securing VMware vSphere and Virtual Infrastructure by Edward Haletky, Author of the Best Selling Book on VMware, VMware ESX Server in the Enterprise   As VMware has become increasingly ubiquitous in the enterprise, IT professionals have become increasingly concerned about securing it. Now, for the first time, leading VMware expert Edward Haletky brings together comprehensive guidance for identifying and mitigating virtualization-related… More >>

VMware vSphere and Virtual Infrastructure Security: Securing the Virtual Environment

Computer starts to run more and more slowly? Want to speed up a slow running Windows XP instantly? Are you fed up with unwanted pop-ups? Is your PC plagued by unknown applications? Are you worried about online tracks peeping? Well, if your encounter a few or all the above problems, your PC has been infected with free security software! You should read this review and learn how to remove free security software completely and easily!

Get your PC run much faster by removing free security software instantly!

To make your slow running computer work fast again, you need to take the following actions:

#1 Check and clean CPU fan. After using for a while, sometimes you may find that the CPU will up to nearly 100% and your computer is running like a crawl. Open your computer box and wipe the CPU fan with a piece of soft clean cloth. When you finish this and reboot your machine, you will find it run much faster than before!

#2 Delete the programs that you rarely use from the Startup items. Go to Start—Run—Type msconfig and click Enter. You can see the System configuration utility. Go to Startup and select avp and ctfmon. Then reboot your PC. Your will be surprised by the fast booting speed.  Read more... (376 words, estimated 1:30 mins reading time)