12 articles on "hacker"

More Free Tools Increase Security For Your PC

A recent article about preventing hackers from breakinginto your computer caused an overwhelming response byreaders. It seems everyone has an opinion about the best softwareand advice for keeping your computer safe from viruses andonline predators. T...

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More Free Tools Increase Security For Your PC

As technology continues to advance and the internet becomes more accessible, the need for securing your PC has become increasingly important. Malware, viruses, and hackers are constantly waiting to attack your computer and steal your sensitive inform...

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Honeypots

A honeypot is a special computer system set up for the specific purpose of attracting hackers. Generally, these servers will be placed inside a firewall (although they might be outside) and contain specific, known vulnerabilities which allow hackers ...

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Help! There's an Intruder in my Computer

Do you have passwords, love letters, naughty pictures or sensitive business information stored on your computer's hard drive? If you have a continuous Internet connection such as cable, xDSL, ISDN or other, you should know that it's almost...

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Instant Menaces or Instant Messengers?

Instant Menaces or Instant Messengers? by: Dee Scrip Many vendors offering Instant Messaging (IM) services have added new capabilities such as voice messaging and file sharing. Among others, AOL, Microsoft, and Yahoo offer these IM services. Cl...

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Social Engineering - The Real E-Terrorism?

Social Engineering - The Real E-Terrorism? by: Rhona Aylward One evening, during the graveyard shift, an AOL technical support operator took a call from a hacker. During the hour long conversation the hacker mentioned he had a car for sale. The ...

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A Closer Look at Cyber Crooks

A Closer Look at Cyber Crooks by: grace V. planas I work from my home, the most peaceful workplace I can think of so far. As a Homemaker and part time Freelance Writer, I submit articles and subscribe to various respectable writing newsletters a...

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Instant Messages or Instant Messengers

Many vendors offering Instant Messaging (IM) services have added new capabilities such as voice messaging and file sharing. Among others, AOL, Microsoft, and Yahoo offer these IM services. Clients of Instant Messaging services are also easy prey for...

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How Does A Firewall Work?

How Does A Firewall Work? by: Gary Gresham You may have heard the term firewall before but have you ever wondered how does a firewall work and why do I need one? A computer firewall protects your computer by putting up a barrier to keep anyone f...

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Signs That Someone Is Secretly Spying On Your Email Account

Do you suspect that someone has stolen your passwords and is secretly reading all your private emails? Chances are that if you have this gut feeling your feeling is correct. These days it's fairly simple to steal a persons password and you don&a...

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