States that Allow a Credit Freeze and How to Report a Fraud Alert for a Credit Card Breach
This article explains how credit freeze and security breach notification laws vary within the United States of America.
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Understanding Computer Fraud - Common Practices Used by Online and Offline Scammers
This article explains defines and discusses the basic indicators of fraud.
Continue ReadingUsing Encryption and Firewall Software on Your Home Computer to Protect Your Information
Highlights the features and differences of the kinds of internet protection software available to the home computer user and explains the reasons all …
Continue ReadingWhat Cyberbullying Means and the Different Types of Cyberbullying Attacks
An introduction to understanding cyberbullying.
Continue ReadingWhat is a Botnet? How Spammer's Use Them, and How To Avoid Becoming Infected
The business relationship between virus authors and spammers is becoming more and more lucrative because of botnets. Internet users should be aware of …
Continue ReadingWhat is Cybercrime? Different Types of Illegal Internet Activities
Cybercrime is any criminal activity involving computers and networks. It can range from fraud to spam to the distant theft of government or corporate …
Continue ReadingWhat is Online Fraud? A Detailed Explanation and All the Best Tips to Prevent Becoming a Victim of Internet Fraud
This article provides guidelines to help avoid and identify the plague of fraud online.
Continue ReadingThe Basics of Internet Child Safefy - Learn the Rules to Help Protect Your Children
This article explains the importance for parents to relate internet activities to everyday activities.
Continue ReadingConstructing Good Passwords to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
As the use of online services increase, more and more passwords are necessary, especially for heavy internet users. Therefore, it has become necessary …
Continue ReadingGoogle's Gmail Email Privacy and Security Has A Flaw. Is It Really Protecting User Privacy?
While Gmail is often regarded as the most proficient email system on the market, a new research conducted by the Information Security Research Team …
Continue ReadingInternet Security and privacy software by Symantec
Mainstay security provider Symantec has launched it’s latest salvo in the personal internet safety and security space: Norton Internet Security …
Continue ReadingConfiguring ActiveX Controls and Plug-in Settings Properly in Internet Explorer 7 to Reduce Risks of Security Threats
ActiveX controls proved to be a significant source of trouble in the early days of Internet Explorer. In this article we continue to explore the …
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