A Primer on Security Attacks - Computer Security Issues

     It is very important to educate ourselves about different types of security attacks. A computer can be attacked for many reason like gain control over the computer system, to spy the activity of a user on the internet, to rob highly important personal data such as credit card details, SSN, passwords, etc; to access Wi-Fi internet, to malign the performance of a computer, etc.
Such attacks that are mentioned above can be done through various ways. Let us learn about some of the different types of security attacks that a computer may encounter.

Internet Security Tips - Save Your Computer From Privacy Theft, Hackers & Phishers

    If you are using a computer that is not within the confines of your home, you should be really careful. The open boundaries of Internet has transformed communication on Internet in a big way, it has brought computer users globally together and are able to send messages and data at the click of mouse. This openness of unguarded communication has also created security threat for computer users. The hackers and criminals are always lookout for unguarded computers, which can be hacked and used as zombies to launch attack on other computer or networks.

8 Tips For Securing Your Home Computer

   Security is something that everyone has to stay up with nowadays with all the credit card fraud and identity fraud in the news. There are many things that you can do to help keep your computer and your self safe. Follow these 8 steps and you will be better protected against security threats.

Turn off unnecessary processes

There are alot of programs that run in the background of your computer and some of those programs open up ports that can allow a hacker into your computer. By shutting down these programs that are most of the time unnecessary we can eliminate the amount of ports we have open on a computer.

Install Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware

This one is an absolute necessity for anyone who has a computer that is connected to the internet. An up to date anti-virus anti-malware program can be bought just about anywhere including online. One popular option is Symantec which has a full featured program to cover everything. Some other third party software also works well. Adware Bot and Spy No More - Anti Spyware

Turn on Windows Firewall or install a personal firewall

As was mentioned in tip number 1 we have ports open on our computer that can possibly allow a hacker in. Windows firewall (which comes free with windows) can block these types of ports. You can also purchase a third party firewall program that will help block these ports. There are many third party companies that provide excellent firewall programs. Firewall Gold

Have a router between you and the internet

Some ISP (internet service providers) such as cable allow you to plug into their modem and it gives your computer a public IP address. By installing a router between your ISP modem and your computer you can not only share your internet connection but you are also protecting yourself by not publishing your IP address to the internet.

A simple router is pretty inexpensive depending on the features that you get with it like wireless. Places like Best Buy and Global Computers have these routers.

Disable the computer guest account

The guest account for windows XP Professional is disabled by default but it is always a good idea to check and make sure.

Keep computer up to date with the latest Windows updates and anti-virus definition updates.

Windows workstations need to be constantly update in order to keep them secure. You can go to Windows Updates and get free Microsoft Windows updates.

Virus definition updates need to be purchased from the company

Backup important data

Backuping up data is not really a security item to keep your computer secure but more to keep you secure. Should your computer happen to be hacked or just crash if your data is backed up you will not lose your data.

Only download and install trusted software

One of the most common ways computers get viruses and malware is from software downloaded off of the internet. Certain programs downloaded from unknown sources contain viruses embedded within the program.
The best way to protect yourself against this is to not download software unless it is from a site that is totally trusted.

By following these eight steps you can significantly decrease your risk at being hacked or infected by a virus. The most important thing is to use common sense and you will stay protected.

Mike Walton has been in the technology field for over 8 years and has 6+ years in hospitality technolgy. Mike has experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2000, 2003, Windows 98, XP, and Vista, Networking, Cisco Equipment, PCI DSS, and many more. Mike Walton is also the founder of MikeNet PC Free Articles and Videos. http://www.mikenetpc.com

Securing Your Computer From Viruses

  Fixing a bug or virus on your computer can be easy, if you have the right software, and if you don't you may end up working the day just to keep your computer from blowing up. I have a couple recommendations for you that will keep your home computer safe and free from virus programs, malware and security hacks.
The first thing you should do when you get a brand-new computer is to get a program called Ghost. What Ghost will do is take an exact copy of your hard drive and store it somewhere that you identify. So if my hard drive crashes, all I have to do is get my ghost image put it on my computer and my computer will once again look and act just like it did before my computer crashed. Norton ghost is a great program, is very easy to use and I highly recommend it.

Computer Security - A Matter of Concern and Tips to Avoid Trouble

    With so much of today's business being transacted online, computer security is a major issue affecting businesses and consumers. For online businesses, there can be problems in the form of stolen credit card information, mailing or personal information. If you are selling information, your content may be hacked into and copied. This affects the business and customer adversely, since the customer is likely to blame the online business. This erodes the image of your business and discourages other customers from trusting you with their information. No one likes their email inbox to be bombarded with viruses and spam. If they feel that your site has something to do with it, your business and reputation will suffer long term damage. To avoid problems with your business's computer security, follow the guidelines listed below.

How to Prevent Computer Data Theft

  In today's technology driven world, computers are used everywhere - business, home, hospitals, banks and many other places. They are used for nearly every kind of activity from banking, buying, communicating to simply browsing. With such widespread use, computers can also tell a lot more about yourself than you would want to reveal. Many of us give out sensitive data like social security numbers or credit card details online or store personal data on our hard disks. If you have opted for business computer rentals, it is even more important that you protect sensitive personal and business data from unauthorized persons. Here are some ideas on how you can prevent data theft.

Shutdown Computer with Your Cell Phone

    Using this method, a user can shutdown, restart, hibernate, etc. his or her computer, just by sending an email from his or her phone.

To do this, all you will need is Microsoft Outlook which should come with Microsoft Office, which most people have. This will need to be on the computer wish you wish to shutdown.

So, this is how you do this:

1. First, you need the batch files to perform the Shutdown, Hibernate etc. You can write them down yourselves