How Computer Viruses Work

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Reported by Lockergnome TNT Computers President Tim D. Ingrum writes: After all this is said and read, I know that there'll be a few of you who just have to open that e-mail attachment to see what it is! You're the "clickers" that have just gotta see what's behind that Paper Clip. ...

Screensavers more secure than network passwords

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Activating a password-protected screensaver on users' desktops can provide more protection from unauthorised access than strong network login passwords, according to security firm TruSecure.The company claims organisations are wasting money on expensive security measures and procedures that can actually increase vulnerability to attackers instead of reducing it. Jay Heiser, chief analyst ...

Spyware Program Impersonates E-Card

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Beware of a new spyware program called Lover Spy, which has been advertised heavily through spam recently. The spam emails claim that potential customers can send a fake e-greeting to the person on whom they wish to spy. When the victim receives the fake e-card, they are sent to a ...

Beginners Guides: Spyware Protection and Removal

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Fresh from penning our Firewall and Virus Alert article, PCStats would like to present the second part of our beginners guide to the less savoury aspects of the internet experience; dealing with the subject of "Spyware." If you've installed a peer-to-peer sharing program such as 'Kazaa Media Desktop' or 'Morpheus', ...

Beginners Guides: Firewalls and Internet Security

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

When you use the Internet there are dangers around every corner. Viruses, malicious users, Trojan horses, Oh my! If these are just concepts to you, you are either lucky or well protected (or just un-connected). If these names trigger painful flashbacks to when your computer (and possibly your account balance) ...