It can be said with great vigor and almost certain unanimity that the Internet community is in dire need of some security changes – to curb the menacing amounts of malware and security breaches available online. Well, fortunately Microsoft has realized this need, and in a recent conference specifically addressed this matter, with ideas on [...]
04.20.10 | Computer News | admin
If you are anything like me, you will have wondered on numerous occasions – how safe is my mobile from contracting spyware and malware? Well, one never really knows just how safe, yet there are steps we can take to optimize our mobile security and safety. Important in this quest is to ensure that you [...]
06.15.09 | Computer Safety Tip | admin
Microsoft has given a list of seven ways it recommends users should check whether an e-mail is a scam. Now-a-days, e-mail scamming is a serious problem and it’s often responsible for various phishing scams as well as the spread of malware. Here is the check list Microsoft offers: 1. It sounds too good (or bad) [...]
04.15.09 | Computer Safety Tip | admin
Following the few simple steps outlined below can provide a good measure of security in very little time. 1. Use antivirus software and keep it updated.Check for new definition updates daily. Most antivirus software can be configured to do this automatically. 2. Install security patches. Vulnerabilities in software are always being discovered. It’s not simply [...]
02.27.09 | Computer Safety Tip | admin
You don’t need to be a computer programmer or have special skills to monitor someone’s computer and Internet activities. There are many ways to monitor with programs like Spyware, keystroke loggers and hacking tools. Deleting or clearing all the”footprints” of your computer or online activities is not possible. E-mailing and Instant/Text Messaging (IM) are not [...]
12.21.08 | Computer Safety Tip | admin
Using the basis”computer safety begins at home”, Slippery Rock University’s computer science department will offer students a new course designed to teach home
12.19.08 | Computer Safety Tip | admin
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