http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy.aspxenCommunityServer 2008 SP1 (Build: 30414.1743)http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/14977.aspxFri, 14 Nov 2008 00:18:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14977isafetybooksFinding and keeping employment is difficult enough with the present condition of the world economy. So, no one needs inaccurate information in a background check that can prevent getting or keeping employment. With all the economic woes across the globe, employment is the foundation for personal contentment. No one can live the life they want witho...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/14976.aspxFri, 14 Nov 2008 00:13:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14976isafetybooksMessaging using your phone or computer is convenient. Be sure you know these basic rules of netiquette. Instant messaging using your computer or phone is convenient when you don’t mind the typing. 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Introduction Eventually, internet safety will be a mandatory core requirement for all schools. Parents need to provide basic internet safety information to children and...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/14973.aspxThu, 13 Nov 2008 23:59:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14973isafetybooksCon artists are sneaky, underhanded and friendly. This article explains how they find and prepare targets for voluntarily surrendering their money or property. Con artists typically “work” their targets with financial scams, investment scams, Nigerian scams and Ponzi schemes where a transfer typically of sizable funds can be completed. Before a con...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/14972.aspxThu, 13 Nov 2008 23:57:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14972isafetybooksDeleting information on your home computer doesn’t mean the information is gone. It doesn’t even mean that it can’t be brought back. Find out where deleted information hides in this article. Introduction When a file is deleted, the operating system eliminates the first letter of the file name from the file allocation table. It then considers the de...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/14971.aspxThu, 13 Nov 2008 23:55:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14971isafetybooksAs electronic devices are continually being developed, each poses a different security risk. The more electronic gadgets we use, the more we need to be aware of personal safety. This article explains why cell phones have the potential to pose as great a security risk as home and laptop computers. Electronic devices such as the mobile phone are cont...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/14970.aspxThu, 13 Nov 2008 23:47:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14970isafetybooksKnowledge-Based Authentication is based on generally vague questions that no one except you should know your unique answers. Unfortunately, we can unintentionally provide the answers online. So, if we answer the questions with nonsensical answers, we have a better chance of our logon information rem If you shop or bank online you probably noticed a...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/14405.aspxSun, 09 Nov 2008 03:20:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14405isafetybooksWith so many unprotected computers and electronic devices roaming the internet everyday, new pawns regularly seem to replace the computers and devices disconnected from the botnet. Are you allowing your computer or electronic device to be used as a pawn in a criminal botnet scheme? Botnets like all other technology can be used for good or bad purpo...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/14403.aspxSun, 09 Nov 2008 02:45:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14403isafetybooksSocial security scams deprive recipients of much needed money and peace of mind. These phishing and identity theft scams are vicious. Do you know how to recognize them? Social security scams are simply that – scams. Asking for personal information in an official-looking letter or email despite the “logical” reason is still a scam. Phishing scams ar...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/14371.aspxSat, 08 Nov 2008 05:11:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14371isafetybooksThis article provides guidelines to help recognize and avoid the deceit of scams online. Scams are a kind of fraud. They are any intent to hide or disguise the legitimate source of an offer to make it look as if it originated from a legitimate source. Each internet user should ask themselves if they would consider the same offer if it were received...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/14370.aspxSat, 08 Nov 2008 05:08:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14370isafetybooksThere are 3 basic kinds of entrance ways to the home computer. Each home computer user needs to know how to protect themselves by limiting access to unauthorized requests. This article explains. There are 3 basic kinds of unauthorized access points to the home computer: physically powering it on and using it, remote unauthorized access, and infecto...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/14360.aspxFri, 07 Nov 2008 23:53:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14360isafetybooksRecognize a credit repair scam by these four indicators. Credit repair scams can be personally vicious. They prey on people who already have financial trouble or bad credit and definitely don’t need to throw away their hard-earned money. There isn’t a shortcut to establishing a good credit history. When you are looking for help to correct misinform...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/13749.aspxSun, 02 Nov 2008 23:57:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13749ashwinsatyanarayanaWhile you browse, did you know that invisible dangers lurk right round the corner and there is no way for you to know about them until they strike? Clickjacking is just such a threat and it is brand new. Your anti-virus software is defenseless against it, or so it seems. Let's see what it all means. Clickjacking is the new, all-consuming and much t...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11445.aspxFri, 17 Oct 2008 05:45:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11445isafetybooksBroadband should be an option for all Americans. Today, the internet is available to every American as long as there is a telephone line. However, the quality of the individual internet experience varies immeasurably. Where’s the national standard? Most people don’t consider the availability of broadband because they live in or are near an urban ar...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11444.aspxFri, 17 Oct 2008 05:38:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11444isafetybooksWhen considering our education it is very important to earn, not buy, our degree from an accredited school. There are no shortcuts. This article explains how to sort through information to discard offers from non-accredited schools. Introduction The internet is a wonderful tool. Unfortunately, it is littered with scams and fraud that arrive before ...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11443.aspxFri, 17 Oct 2008 05:35:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11443isafetybooksChain letters sound like an awfully wonderful idea but the reality is not as pleasing. This article explains the reasons. Chain letters sound like an awfully wonderful idea but the reality is that not every person in the chain is as honorable as you. Remember that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. If one link is broken, the whole chain...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11442.aspxFri, 17 Oct 2008 05:31:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11442isafetybooksCommunity organizers have a unique opportunity to encourage internet safety. Take advantage to promote safety on the internet. Internet safety should be a daily concern for everyone. Technology is advancing in leaps and bounds. The technology that was revolutionary just two years ago is now old. Internet users must apply their skills and knowledge ...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11441.aspxFri, 17 Oct 2008 05:23:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11441isafetybooksMost contractors servicing your location are legitimate and respectable. Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous individuals who try to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners. This article will tell you how to protect yourself and what to watch out for. Introduction Most contractors servicing your location are legitimate. They offer fair and compe...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11439.aspxFri, 17 Oct 2008 05:18:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11439isafetybooksPhishing scam artists that target wealthy individuals are whaling or spear phishing. Recognize and avoid these invasions of your personal and financial information. Spear phishing or whaling is a phishing scam targeted at persons with a greater than average net worth. The persons targeted can be a government official or a corporate executive of a f...