DriveLock Hard Drive Protection
DriveLock is a hard disk specification that prevents unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive. If DriveLock is enabled, at power-on the BIOS requests the user password. More ...
Don't Let a Ransomware Attack Hold Your Data Hostage
Internet cyber criminals are achieving greater success at holding peoples files hostage and forcing them to pay ransom. More ...
No Software on the Market Removes All Spyware
Spyware is software that, once it's on your system, starts spying on you in various ways. Once installed on your computer spyware will record what you do and send all the information it gathers back to a marketing company. More ...
Phishing Attacks
Phishing is an attack used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. It occurs when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, dupes a victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message. More ...
Four Tips to Safe Web Browsing
Everybody knows the dangers that lurk on the Internet. The proliferation of scams, spyware and viruses may make you wish to cut the broadband connection and go back to writing letters by hand. The good news, though, is that with a few simple practises, you can better safeguard your computer and yourself. More ...
Tips to Protect Windows Vista Operating System
Windows Vista can be considered a safe operating system but not a perfect one. In its default configuration, Vista still uncovers the possibility of leaking out the user's data to the Internet through Windows Firewall, or some bots which can change settings without letting you know. More ...
Computer Architecture, Hardware domain of the CISSP Exam
This article provides a review of the Computer Architecture, Hardware domain of the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) exam. More ...
Set Windows Defender to Scan Core Operating System Files
Windows Defender cannot do a complete job of scanning malware on your PC because in the GUI (Graphical User Interface) mode, some core operating system files are in use. However, you can set Windows Defender to perform a scan before it loads these core operating system files. More ...
Keep Your Firefox Browsing Private
As you browse the web, Firefox saves a lot of information about your activities: phrases you've typed into search engines, sites you've visited, files you've downloaded, and more. There may be times, however, when you don't want other users of your computer to view this information. More ...
Smart Card
Some smart cards contain an embedded microprocessor which can be programed with applications. Some smart cards have electrical contacts, the microprocessor is under a gold contact pad on one side of the card. Many cards are contactless and use radio-frequency to operate. More ...
Computer Architecture, Operation of Microprocessor, and the CISSP Exam
This article provides a review of the Computer Architecture, Hardware domain, Operation of Microprocessor of the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) exam. More ...
How Hackers Crack Passwords
Password cracking is one of the most enjoyable hacks for the bad guys. These methods include using social engineering techniques. To obtain a password through social engineering, you just ask for it. More ...
FREE Antivirus Software AVG
AVG Free Edition by Grisoft is Vb100 and ICSA certified. This means AVG will detect 100 percent of all known viruses. AVG provides both file and email protection that works with any POP3/IMAP4 email client, including Outlook and Outlook Express. More ...
