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Locking your Computer's Doors - Most people won’t have File and Printer sharing enabled on their home computers, but they may still have other vulnerabilities. Windows XP comes with web server and remote administration disabled by default. And then there are those port scanner programs hackers use, scanning the Internet for vulnerable PCs. Some sites, such as Shields Up, make great play of this, especially having the key Netbios ports 135-139 open, but fail to clearly explain exactly what hackers can do with them. The Ultimate Security Measures - Scare stories. We’ve all heard them and we’ve all passed on a few, especially the tale of hawk-like hackers who can swoop on any data that’s sent across the Internet. If you use the Net, you’re asking for trouble. It’s as simple as that, isn’t it? No! Before a thief can crack your encrypted data, they have to capture it. The process can be incredibly complicated or unbelievably simple. The professional hacker must have the patience of Job melded with the dexterity of the Artful Dodger; Notes on Writing from Writers of Note - When I am introduced at social gatherings, the host or hostess usually says: "Hi, I want you to meet Philip Yaffe. He is a professional writer." I almost always get the same response: "Oh, really. What type of novels do you write?" In other words, people automatically associate the term "writer" with "literature"; as if fiction were the only type of writing. It isn't. And for most ordinary people, such as myself, it is the least important, yet it always seems to take pride of place. Tips To Protect Yourself From Online Business Scams - As products and services appear on the Internet and there is proof that money can be made through these venues, copy cats, hackers, and scam artists are quick to create twin sites that will easily fool consumers and those looking for work at home opportunities. Bank information, personal information (SSN), and physical money are taken fraudulently creating victims of fraud, Internet scam and identity theft. Identity Theft Comes In Many Forms - The digital revolution has helped give rise to some amazing advances. Alas, it has also created a new plethora of opportunities for criminals and identity theft represents one area where crime seems to be paying for the most part. The phrase identity theft generally means what it sounds like. Proven Tips, Tools, and Tactics and Other Security Measures To Stay Safe Online (Part 2 of 2) - 6. Learn what to do if something goes wrong. (a) If a scammer takes advantage of you through an Internet auction, when you're shopping online, or in any other way, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov. The FTC enters Internet, identity theft, and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. (b) If you get deceptive spam, including email phishing for your information, forward it to "spam at uce.gov" (replace "at" with the @ sign). Be sure to include the full Internet header of the email. In many email programs, the full "Internet header" is not automatically included in forwarded email messages, so you may need to take additional measures to include the full information needed to detect deceptive spam. Proven Tips, Tools, and Tactics and Other Security Measures To Stay Safe Online (Part 1 of 2) - The Internet serves as an incredible tool for educators and students to communicate, research information, and learn. The widespread availability of computers and connections to the Internet provides everyone around-the-clock access to information, credit and financial services, and shopping. Unfortunately, there exist individuals who exploit the Internet through their criminal activities and other harmful acts. Cybercriminals use creative measures to gain unauthorized access to your computer and then use that access to steal your identity, commit fraud, or even launch cyber attacks against others. Staying safe online is no longer a given, but a necessary extracurricular activity. Here are nine security measures you can employ immediate to protect yourself, your family, and your business. Is Your College Student Carelessly Inviting Identity Thieves and Predators? - In its annual report earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission announced that the most vulnerable targets of identity theft are 18-29-year olds. Likewise, the 2007 Identity Fraud Survey Report, released by Javelin Strategy and Research, uncovers similar findings: "Adult victims between the ages of 18 and 24 are least likely to take easy, but important, safeguards such as shredding documents and using antivirus software and firewalls, resulting in more than 5 percent of those surveyed falling victim." And Stephen Knighten, a research associate for Javelin Strategy and Research, adds that residence hall life may increase a student's risk for identity theft: "Oftentimes, you're in a situation where you probably have a roommate and people coming in and out of your apartment ... physical documents tend to sort of sit around, and there are more avenues of access with your roommates' friends and your friends. Your Money and Your Life - Gone in Sixty Seconds Flat! - Cybercrime is on the rise. Your Money and Your Life: Gone in Sixty Seconds Flat! "How?", you ask. OK, let me elaborate on a few of the many ways cybercriminals steal your money, and, literally, your life and they can do so in seconds, not minutes, or hours. * You may not be the only one using your computer. Cybercriminals known as hackers may be using your computers and you may not even know it. PC Safety 101 - Spyware, adware, and viruses is a new major concern for PC users everywhere. Infecting your computer silently (usually installed with programs that seem harmless), spyware and adware can collect personal information about you, as well as cause pop up ads to come up all of the time, changing your browsers home page, sometimes even completely disabling your computer's usability. This article will show you how to protect yourself against harmful spyware/ adware, as well as how to remove current infections, and how to protect yourself from viruses, hackers and other general "malware". The first thing you can do, if you're an Internet Explorer user, is consider making a switch to the Mozilla Firefox web browser. Criminals Flock to the Internet and to a Computer in Your Home or Business - Organized crime seems too be extremely active in the scam known as "phishing" in which they send emails under the guise of being a financial institution or other legitimate organization. In the email they ask unsuspecting victims to verify personal information such as account numbers and passwords. They will target home users who have become the weakest link and they target their victims much more closely than before, by tracking down full names and personal interests. They also skim social networking sites and personal websites where most people have left a digital footprint that can be mined. According to research scientist, Ollie Whitehouse, "Organized crime is here and they are very interested in phishing. Computer Security, Viruses And Threats - Today, many people rely on computers to do homework, work, and create or store useful information. Therefore, it is important for the information on the computer to be stored and kept properly. It is also extremely important for people on computers to protect their computer from data loss, misuse, and abuse. For example, it is crucial for businesses to keep information they have secure so that hackers can't access the information. Three Dimensions to Protect your Computer - First - Strengthen the defense of your computer - Install Firewalls "Firewall" is an isolation technology to separate the internal network and the Internet. The firewall carries out some filtering when two networks communicate. When Hackers Make Stock Exchange Speculation - American on-line brokers are confronted with the increasing attacks of a new style hackers. Based in Eastern Europe and South Asia, these data-processing pirates do not seek to break down sites, not even to get the banking account numbers. They are satisfied to handle the stock exchange prices. Hacker! - A hacker is a person who creates and modifies computer software and computer hardware, including computer programming, administration, and security-related items. The term usually bears strong connotations, but may be either favorable or denigrating depending on cultural context (see the Hacker definition controversy). Common definitions include: 1. In computer programming, a hacker is a programmer who hacks or reaches a goal by employing a series of modifications to exploit or extend existing code or resources. Black Hat! - A black hat (also called a cracker or Darkside hacker) is a malicious or criminal hacker. Guide To Computer Security - Since you're reading this article, you're already connected to the Internet. You've probably already thought about security on your computer or network. Every day seems to bring new threats and it can seem pretty daunting, but the key thing is to have a common sense approach and to take a few basic precautions. There are lots of great tools available to help and you don't have to break the bank to get them. Here are some areas to take a look at: BACKUPS Securing your information starts here. Fraud-Proof Your Online Business - I know a business that had their website hacked, their entire customer database hijacked, and thousands of customer credit card numbers stolen at the same time. In the following months, the hackers did their best to steal as much as they could from this business through a number of "phishing" scams and direct email campaigns to their customers posing as the business. After many months of heartache, expense, and lost sleep, this company was able to clean up the mess and the hackers moved on to greener pastures. What's the lesson for all of us? Whether you operate a multi-million dollar e-commerce empire, or generate part-time income with a small eBay or ebook enterprise, the following tips will help you fraud- proof your online business before it's too late! How To Spot Spyware Without Your Glasses - If you know anything about spyware and the problems it can cause for the average computer user, you've got a head start. But once you understand the dangers that spyware and adware programs pose to your computer and your personal information, what can you do to prevent it from interfering with your life? The best thing anyone can do to adequately deal with spyware and adware is to be informed about the issue and proactive in dealing with it. Are You Safe From Hackers(R) - We don't use E-gold very often since most of our online business and customer sales are conducted through our online merchant account.

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