1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. Internet / Network Security

From Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, for About.com

Large Scale Pharming Attack Strikes Financial Institutions

Friday February 23, 2007
Where a phishing scam seeks to lure naive or unsuspecting users into visiting a malicious web site or downloading malicious software, a pharming attack hijacks the target site at the ... Read More

12 New Security Bulletins From Microsoft

Sunday February 18, 2007
The year started off a little light, with only four Security Bulletins from Microsoft in January. However, Microsoft is making up for lost time and keeping network and security administrators ... Read More

Windows Vista Sidebar Gadgets for Security

Sunday February 11, 2007
With Windows Vista, Microsoft introduced a new, somewhat frivilous feature- the Sidebar. The Sidebar can be displayed on the left or right side of the screen and can be customized ... Read More

Internet Explorer Protected Mode

Monday February 5, 2007
With Windows Vista, Microsoft has added a number of new security measures. One of them, WIC (Windows Integrity Control), is used by Internet Explorer to protect the system from malicious ... Read More
Explore Internet / Network Security
About.com Special Features

Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >

Easy ways to connect two computers for networking purposes. More >

  1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. Internet / Network Security

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.