The Windows Bootup Process
Lets take a quick look at how Windows boots up. Depending on whether the system is BIOS-based or EFI-based, the bootup process differs up to the point of passing control to the Kernel. More ...
Beginner's Guide to Computer Forensics
Computer forensics is the practice of collecting, analysing and reporting on digital information. It can be used in the detection and prevention of crime and in any dispute where evidence is stored digitally. More ...
What is Riskware or Grayware?
Riskware are computer programs that possess features that have the potential to be dangerous. Riskware is usually classified based on its function or behavior. The following are the common types of riskware: Spyware, Adware, Hacker tools, Joke. More ...
How to Protect Yourself Against Keyloggers
Keyloggers are spyware that record every stroke that is made on the keyboard of a computer They gain access to passwords, usernames, bank details, credit card number and data. More ...
The Ransomware Epidemic and What You Can Do
Ransomware is malware that encrypts files on your computer, demanding payment from you to get them back. Once encrypted, it's unlikely the files can be unencrypted. The victim is forced to decide, based on a ticking clock, whether to pay the ransom or lose the data forever. 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 ...
Remove Stubborn Malware Infection With McAfee Labs Stinger
Today's malware is extremely aggressive and your regular anti-virus program may encounter a malware it can't get rid of. McAfee Labs free Stinger utility is another tool in your arsenal to detect and remove specific viruses. 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 ...
Five Critical Steps to Protect Your Personal Information and Computer
Computer security is vital. You can reduce the likelihood of experiencing identity theft by making your computer as hacker-proof as you can. You need common sense and the right software. Here are five key points in making your computer as safe as possible. 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 ...
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 ...
Five Things You Can Do To Improve Your Company's Security
As security issues grow more and more prevalent, we CIOs need to improve our environments. Here are some quick things that can be done in short order to help improve security at your business. More ...
Set Windows 10 Controlled Folder Access to Protect Against Ransomware
The best defense against ransomware is, of course, performing frequent backups. But in Windows 10 Security you can configure Ransomware protection to block unauthorized apps from making changes to files on your computer. More ...
