According to a report released by antivirus firm Sophos, more than 40% of users have one password that they use for every web site or application login they have. In ... Read More

For those who are new to using computers and the concepts of computer security, it may seem a little overwhelming. But, with just a little fundamental knowledge and some common ... Read More

According to this Computerworld article, Microsoft is planning to re-release the MS06-015 patch next Tuesday to address issues that many users were facing. The patch apparently conflicts with some Hewlett ... Read More

Once a virus, worm or other malware manages to exploit or compromise a vulnerable system, there are plenty of options for the malware author. They could use stealth and create ... Read More

Spyware seems to be a constant threat and anti-spyware products have quickly gone from occasionally used tools to a necessary staple for securing computers. As a newer technology though, anti-spyware ... Read More

The only 100% secure computer is one that is turned off. No single aspect of computer or network security is effective against every type of attack. By using a few ... Read More

The Microsoft Windows operating system can provide a wealth of information that can be used to troubleshoot when things go wrong with your computer. The information in the event logs ... Read More

Trying to shed the negative image that has been building against Myspace.com, the company has begun to crack down. First, they claim to have shut down as many as 200,000 ... Read More

With just under 200 votes counted in the poll, Viruses and Worms currently ranks as the leading threat. With 61 votes, or 31% of the total, Viruses and Worms has ... Read More

Many worms and viruses exploit Active Scripting in Internet Explorer to execute malicious code on your computer. Disabling the ability for your web browser to execute JavaScript, VBScript or other ... Read More

File sharing through peer-to-peer (P2P) networks has been popular for some time now. The legal and ethical issues around file sharing make it controversial, but when used properly it can ... Read More

Despite advances in biometric and other authentication technologies, the password remains as the primary line of defense between an attacker and your personal information in most cases. Users struggle to ... Read More

About.com has upgraded the blog software used for creating the posts on the main page of the site. Readers can now comment on the posts as you may have seen ... Read More