Archive for the 'Security Systems' Category

What is Spyware and How Do I Get Rid of It?

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

Spyware and adware is a big issue today and the problem is only going to get bigger over the next few years. To understand how to rid your computer of spyware you have to first understand why it is being created in the first place so why don’t we look at that.
Companies in the past […]

Choosing A Password: Mind the Letters and Words in Your Password

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

1. Don’t choose predictable passwords like ascending or descending
numbers or letters like ‘abcjohn’.
TIP: See the example of the password below-
“I met two of my Friends one week back” can be choosen as
password: ‘Im2omF1wb’
2. Don’t choose the following as your password:
*Names
*Birthdays
*Familynames
*Words from dictionary
*Telephone numbers
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Virus Prevention 101

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Blaster, Welchia, Sobig, W32, Backdoor, Trojan, Melissa, Klez, Worm, Loveletter, Nimda… Do these names sound Familiar?
Have you been as bothered by viruses this past year as I have? Does it seem like there are more viruses, worms and Trojans out now then ever before? It is only getting worse.
For the general public, “virus” has become […]

Ready for Emergencies? Five Simple Steps to Prepare for Disasters

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Taking only a few moments to plan upfront can release you from substantial disruption if disaster strikes, and it may even save you or a loved one’s life. Disaster and emergency preparation is one of the most important tasks you can do for yourself and your family.
Here are five steps you can take to measure […]