Archive for October, 2007

About Encryption and Making Your System Secure

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

What does encryption do for me? 
Encryption and cryptographic software has been used in many different ways to make systems more secure.  This article discusses only a few ways that such software can make your system more secure, including:
1) Encrypting your email 
2) Encrypting your files
To programs are mentioned that will help encrypt information. There are many […]

How can I prevent spyware?

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

There are a couple things you can do to prevent spyware from infecting your computer system.  First, invest in a reliable commercial anti-spyware program.  There are several currently on the market including stand alone software packages such as Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware or Windows Antispyware.  Other options provide the anti-spyware software as part of an anti-virus package.  […]

What can spyware programs do?

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

Spyware programs can accomplish a multitude of malicious tasks.  Some of their deeds are simply annoying for the user; others can become downright aggressive in nature.
Spyware can:
1.            Monitor your keystrokes for reporting purposes.
2.            Scan files located on your hard drive.
3.            Snoop through applications on our desktop.
4.            Install other spyware programs into your computer.
5.            Read […]