Easiest Ways to Beat Ransomware
Ransomware attackers are causing real damage to the users with their malicious codes and practices. Thus in present situation users are also practicing some smart tactics to prevent ransomware threats. Here are a few steps to avert ransomware attacks. More ...
How Many Spyware Items Are Slowing Down Your Computer?
Spyware and other forms of malicious software are regularly infecting computers across the world. Most computers have no, or little, protection from software with the intent to harm. Most frightening is the frequency at which your computer is being infected without your knowledge. 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 ...
What Are WEP, WPA, TKIP, AES and PSK?
The acronyms WEP, WPA, TKIP, AES and PSK are all related to encryption used in wireless networking. This article explains their meaning in simple terms. More ...
Computer Architecture, Main Memory, and the CISSP Exam
Main memory is the part of the computer that stores programs, instructions, and data. The two basic types of physical memory are DRAM (Dynamic RAM) and SRAM (Static RAM). More ...
Disable Remote Access
Remote access to your computer is a way to get technical assistance, but after your problem is resolved, it allows a huge security risk. More ...
What is 2-Factor Authentication?
2-Factor Authentication is when you are required to use two types of identification to log into a web site or open your email. Normally the first factor is a password. More ...
Computer Technician's Guide to Biometric Security Devices
A biometric security device uses biological identifiers that are unique to individuals to allow access to a computer or other electronic device. Some unique biological identifiers are voice authentication, the iris of your eye, even face recognition. More ...
Turn On Your Browser's Phishing Filter
You click on a link in an email that takes you to your bank's website where you enter your password and account information. Unfortunately, the email and the very convincing looking webpage was a fake. Your bank account was cleaned out and your identity was stolen. More ...
Types of Malicious Software
Malicious software, commonly referred to as "malware" is a term that refers to any software designed to gain access to and use without the owner's knowledge, or cause damage to a computer or a computer network. The various types of malware include adware, spyware, viruses, and rootkits. More ...
What is Spyware?
Spyware is a type of malware (MALicious softWARE) that can take over your computer, without your knowledge or consent. Most types of spyware gather at personal information about the user, this includes information about your surfing habits, and in extreme cases passwords to Internet bank accounts. More ...
Guide to Selecting the Right Spyware Removal Tool
Spyware refers to software that collects useful information from your personal computer and sends to another computer without your permission. If it is installed on your system it monitors your all Internet related activities and then transmits your private information to other party. You can easily remove spyware by getting all information about spyware. 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 ...
