After a computer has been hacked it can never be trusted again. So say the pros, and security expert Steve Gibson, of GRC.com, in particular. “There is no way to
If a hacker breaks into your computer, just noses around, and makes no changes to your computer, it’s not easy to tell he’s been there. There’s no alert that says,
A couple of very good free firewall programs you might consider installing include * ZoneAlarm from http://www.zonelabs.com * SyGate from http://www.sygate.com TIP If you really like the idea of a
A good software firewall for home users should have the following attributes: * It’s easy to configure. * It’s frugal with system resources so it doesn’t bog down the computer.
The first step for protecting yourself from something is knowing how that something works. In the case of Google hacking, you will have to learn how it can be used
This book discusses many of the security tools you can use to defend your computer against digital threats. An antivirus program and anti-spyware programs are critical; however, the third key
Hackers’ motivations vary. For some, it’s economic. They earn a living through cyber crime. Some have a political or social agenda—their aim is to vandalize high-profile computers to make a