Secur-alysis

Congratulations, You’ve Been Scammed! How to Deal With Internet Scams

October 5, 2008

Whether you’re looking for a recipe, planning to purchase an item from e-Bay or just surfing the net, there are scams of all sorts designed to do just that: scam you. You say, oh that will never happen to me, I’m Internet savvy; I know how to recognize any scam. ... read more.

Posted on Sunday, October 5th, 2008.

Computer Hiccup? Get a Checkup!

October 4, 2008

It’s happening again and you don’t understand; your computer should be performing with ease and yet it’s freezing. The hourglass keeps turning until you finally attempt to close the browser only to discover that your program has quit responding. Even if you have an antivirus program on your computer these ... read more.

Posted on Saturday, October 4th, 2008.

Are You Protected: Virus Protection Programs

October 2, 2008

Would you leave home without locking the door or turning off the coffeemaker? Chances are you would not. Your computer requires the same protection to maintain optimal performance. The best way to protect your computer is to invest in a quality virus protection program.  Many options are available ranging from ... read more.

Posted on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008.

Where’s The Fire: Understanding Firewall Limitations

October 1, 2008

What is a firewall? What does it protect and how? Do you understand the limitations of it? When should a firewall be down and why? All of the answers to these questions form a solid foundation for understanding your firewall’s abilities and limitations. If you have a firewall through your ... read more.

Posted on Wednesday, October 1st, 2008.

Ways to treat Viruses on Computers

September 29, 2008

One of the worst things for someone running a computer is to come across a virus.  They can slow down your computer, corrupt files, prevent programs from opening, and even cause your entire system to crash.  Repairs for these can be expensive, but the key is catching viruses early.  If ... read more.

Posted on Monday, September 29th, 2008.

Viruses and Macs

September 28, 2008

When people think of computer, they think of the viruses, spyware, and other various eSecurity issues that may arise. While most of the people who deal with these things have PCs, those with Macs should also be cautious. While this may seem like an obvious and unneeded warning, it is far ... read more.

Posted on Sunday, September 28th, 2008.

Passwords and Internet Protection

September 26, 2008

When people think of Internet Protection, they tend to think of a few things. The first thing that comes to people’s minds with eSecurity is a virus. These viruses can be devastating, and nearly everyone has had to deal with one at some point in time. Others will think of ... read more.

Posted on Friday, September 26th, 2008.

Online Shopping Security

September 25, 2008

Anyone who has been shopping online should have realized by now that security is important.  Online shopping websites take multiple forms of personal information that could lead to identity theft; names, addresses, bank account numbers and credit card numbers are all forms of information that you will use for every ... read more.

Posted on Thursday, September 25th, 2008.

How to Prevent Spyware

September 23, 2008

Spyware has become a huge issue for PC owners and users.  In fact, most PCs in use right now are infected with spyware, and more than 90% of computer owners who are infected with spyware are not aware that they are.  This is a huge issue because spyware can slow ... read more.

Posted on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008.

E-Security: Importance of e-Security

September 22, 2008

One of the biggest causes of malfunction and detriment to computers is viruses and spy ware.  These devilish little cyber monsters can take over entire networks, or any at home PCs and send them crashing to the ground, along with everything valuable in them.  Every year, thousands of computers are ... read more.

Posted on Monday, September 22nd, 2008.

E-Mail Viruses

September 20, 2008

When people think of viruses and spyware, they think of a few things. They think of downloading information off of the Internet, and they think of opening the wrong websites. They seem to forget the fact that both of these things can happen through e-mail. Many people will go through ... read more.

Posted on Saturday, September 20th, 2008.

eSecurity: Anti-Virus Protection

September 19, 2008

One of the biggest problems with home computers is trying to protect them.  In fact, a great deal of computer purchasers are purchasing new computers to replace old computers that became over run and infected with viruses.  If you are in the market for a new computer, one of the ... read more.

Posted on Friday, September 19th, 2008.

Spyware vs Viruses

September 17, 2008

Spyware and viruses are like curse words for computer owners.  In fact, they are the reason that PCs generally have a very short life expectancy and that they crash so often.  Many shoppers for PCs are actually replacing computers that have been taken over or crashed by spyware and viruses.  ... read more.

Posted on Wednesday, September 17th, 2008.

Online Identity Theft

September 16, 2008

When people think of the major threats on the Internet, they tend to think of viruses and spyware. While these are two major forms of threats for the internet (and your computer and data), they are not the only major threats that you will have to deal with. Online identity ... read more.

Posted on Tuesday, September 16th, 2008.

Ways to treat Spy ware

September 14, 2008

Spy ware is one of the worst infections that you can have on your computer.  One of the worst things about it is that it infects your computer without you even knowing it, so your computer can be under its control for a long time before you have any idea.  ... read more.

Posted on Sunday, September 14th, 2008.

Phone Security

September 13, 2008

When people think of eSecurity, they tend to think of their computers. They think of the computers simply because up until recently, they were the only things that you could get viruses on. Thanks to the constantly advancing technology, however, this is no longer the case; eSecurity must reach farther ... read more.

Posted on Saturday, September 13th, 2008.

How to Prevent Viruses from Infecting your Computer

September 11, 2008

One of the biggest problems faced by home PCs is viral take over’s.  Most often, PCs only operate for a few years before being over ridden and overtaken by viruses.  If you are making a new computer purchase and would like to protect your new computer, consider taking some of ... read more.

Posted on Thursday, September 11th, 2008.

How to Choose a Good Anti-Virus Program

September 10, 2008

If you have just purchased a new computer, one of the most important things to do is to also make a purchase of a good anti-virus program so that you can protect your computer as best you can.  If you are unsure of how to make a proper anti-virus software selection, consider ... read more.

Posted on Wednesday, September 10th, 2008.

What Virus Protection can Do for You

September 8, 2008

Virus protection is an incredibly important part of eSecurity. While eSecurity encompasses a lot more than virus protection, it is easily the most important; viruses are the number one threat to a computer. While every eSecurity issue and nemesis is a threat to a computer, viruses are in a league of ... read more.

Posted on Monday, September 8th, 2008.

Social Networking Sites and Viruses

September 7, 2008

Social networking websites are growing at an incredibly rapid pace. Millions of people both young and old have flocked to these websites; many people even have membership with more than one social networking site. What these people do not realize, however, is that there are two types of issues that ... read more.

Posted on Sunday, September 7th, 2008.