Internet / Network Security: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Wi-Fi Password Change
Do you think it's time to change your Wi-Fi password? Learn how to change it by checking out our guide
Do you think it's time to change your Wi-Fi password? Learn how to change it by checking out our guide
Change Wireless Password
Have you lost the admin password to your wireless router or need to change your wireless router password because you never changed it from the factory default. Here are some tips on how to reset / change your wireless router's admin password.
Have you lost the admin password to your wireless router or need to change your wireless router password because you never changed it from the factory default. Here are some tips on how to reset / change your wireless router's admin password.
How to Hide From Google
Is your personal information appearing in search results? Would you prefer to limit what Google shares about you? Here's how:
Is your personal information appearing in search results? Would you prefer to limit what Google shares about you? Here's how:
How to Erase Your iPhone's Dat
Selling your iPhone or trading it in? There are a couple of steps you need to take to erase the data on your iPhone before you sell it.
Selling your iPhone or trading it in? There are a couple of steps you need to take to erase the data on your iPhone before you sell it.
DIY iPhone-controlled Home Sec
How to setup a iPhone controlled home security camera system for under $100
How to setup a iPhone controlled home security camera system for under $100
Is Jailbreaking Your iPhone Sa
Moral and legal implications aside, is jailbreaking your iPhone a safe endeavor? Do the benefits outweigh the risks or is it the other way around?
Moral and legal implications aside, is jailbreaking your iPhone a safe endeavor? Do the benefits outweigh the risks or is it the other way around?
5 Ways to Stealth Yourself Onl
Tips to make yourself virtually invisible online so you can remain anonymous, avoid targeted advertising, evade hackers, deter online stalkers, and prevent other invasions of privacy.
Tips to make yourself virtually invisible online so you can remain anonymous, avoid targeted advertising, evade hackers, deter online stalkers, and prevent other invasions of privacy.
Prevent Disable Find My iPhone
The Find My iPhone app is a great tool for tracking your iPhone provided thieves don't turn it off after they have stolen your phone. Let's find out how you can make it harder for thieves to turn off your iPhone's homing beacon.
The Find My iPhone app is a great tool for tracking your iPhone provided thieves don't turn it off after they have stolen your phone. Let's find out how you can make it harder for thieves to turn off your iPhone's homing beacon.
5 Things You Should Never Post
For the sake of the safety of you and your family, there is some information that you should never post on Facebook. Here are 5 things you should consider removing or not posting to Facebook and/or other social networks.
For the sake of the safety of you and your family, there is some information that you should never post on Facebook. Here are 5 things you should consider removing or not posting to Facebook and/or other social networks.
Think Your WPA2-encrypted Wire
Think your wireless network is safe because you're using WPA2 encryption instead of WEP? Think again
Think your wireless network is safe because you're using WPA2 encryption instead of WEP? Think again
How to Setup Parental Controls
This article explains all the steps necessary to enable parental controls (restrictions) on your child's iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch.
This article explains all the steps necessary to enable parental controls (restrictions) on your child's iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch.
Disable Facebook Location
If you're a little freaked out by the fact that you can click the Facebook Places map and see everywhere you've taken a picture or checked in, you're not alone. Let's learn how to turn off this creepy feature.
If you're a little freaked out by the fact that you can click the Facebook Places map and see everywhere you've taken a picture or checked in, you're not alone. Let's learn how to turn off this creepy feature.
iPhone Security Apps
From encrypting your phone calls, to arming your security system after you've already left the house, these must-have security apps for iPhone have got you covered.
From encrypting your phone calls, to arming your security system after you've already left the house, these must-have security apps for iPhone have got you covered.
Rogue Wireless Clients
How can you tell if someone is using your wireless connection without your permission? Let's take a look at what you can do to detect and remove wireless freeloaders from your network.
How can you tell if someone is using your wireless connection without your permission? Let's take a look at what you can do to detect and remove wireless freeloaders from your network.
5 Security Tips to Make Your M
5 quick and easy MacBook security tips you can use to make your MacBook an impenetrable and unstealable mobile data fortress:
5 quick and easy MacBook security tips you can use to make your MacBook an impenetrable and unstealable mobile data fortress:
Disable DHCP
Most home routers, wireless or wired, provide some form of DHCP which automatically assigns IP addresses to devices as they connect. To reduce the possibility of an unauthorized party accessing your network, you can disable DHCP and manually assign static IP addresses to your devices
Most home routers, wireless or wired, provide some form of DHCP which automatically assigns IP addresses to devices as they connect. To reduce the possibility of an unauthorized party accessing your network, you can disable DHCP and manually assign static IP addresses to your devices
Backup IP Camera to Cloud
You've got IP security cameras setup and monitoring things 24/7 but have you thought about what happens if the bad guys steal the computer your saving your security camera footage on? Let's learn how to backup your IP security camera to off-site cloud-based storage so you can still catch the bad guys
You've got IP security cameras setup and monitoring things 24/7 but have you thought about what happens if the bad guys steal the computer your saving your security camera footage on? Let's learn how to backup your IP security camera to off-site cloud-based storage so you can still catch the bad guys
Wipe Hard Drive
Deleting data or even formatting a hard drive before selling or disposing of it is not good enough. The data can still be recovered. This article describes the steps you need to take before getting rid of a hard drive.
Deleting data or even formatting a hard drive before selling or disposing of it is not good enough. The data can still be recovered. This article describes the steps you need to take before getting rid of a hard drive.
4 Secrets Wireless Hackers Don
Are you afraid of becoming the next victim of a wireless hack attack? Here are 4 secrets that wireless hackers don't want you to know about wireless security. Learn the facts so you won't become their next victim.
Are you afraid of becoming the next victim of a wireless hack attack? Here are 4 secrets that wireless hackers don't want you to know about wireless security. Learn the facts so you won't become their next victim.
Hide Facebook Likes
Do you want to prevent people from seeing which pages you like on Facebook? Here's how to hide your liked pages on Facebook:
Do you want to prevent people from seeing which pages you like on Facebook? Here's how to hide your liked pages on Facebook:
Change Default SSID
The SSID is one of the pieces of information needed for a wireless device to attach to your wireless network. You should change the default SSID to something unique, but not something identifiable like your last name. This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to do that on a Linksys wireless router.
The SSID is one of the pieces of information needed for a wireless device to attach to your wireless network. You should change the default SSID to something unique, but not something identifiable like your last name. This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to do that on a Linksys wireless router.
Introduction Packet Sniffing
A brief article introducing the concepts of packet sniffing- how it works, what information can be gathered, what you can do to protect yourself and how you might use packet sniffing information to help protect or secure your network
A brief article introducing the concepts of packet sniffing- how it works, what information can be gathered, what you can do to protect yourself and how you might use packet sniffing information to help protect or secure your network
How to Strengthen Your iPhone'
Are you relying on a 4-digit passcode to protect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod? There is a simple settings change that can make your screen lock passcode a lot harder to crack. Let's learn how to set a complex password on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.
Are you relying on a 4-digit passcode to protect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod? There is a simple settings change that can make your screen lock passcode a lot harder to crack. Let's learn how to set a complex password on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.
Help! My Facebook Account Has
Was your Facebook account just hacked? Here is what you need to do to get things back to normal if you believe your Facebook account has been compromised.
Was your Facebook account just hacked? Here is what you need to do to get things back to normal if you believe your Facebook account has been compromised.
How to Hide Your Facebook Post
Let's face it, when your mom joins Facebook and becomes your "friend", the party is over. No more swearing
Let's face it, when your mom joins Facebook and becomes your "friend", the party is over. No more swearing
Google+ Security, Privacy, and
Are you new to Google+ and wondering how to set your Google+ security and privacy settings to keep the world out of your business? Here are some tips on how you can use Google+'s security and privacy options to make your Google+ experience a safe one.
Are you new to Google+ and wondering how to set your Google+ security and privacy settings to keep the world out of your business? Here are some tips on how you can use Google+'s security and privacy options to make your Google+ experience a safe one.
How to Secure Your Facebook Ti
Facebook's new Timeline is like a scrapbook for stalkers. Learn what you can do to secure it and make it safer.
Facebook's new Timeline is like a scrapbook for stalkers. Learn what you can do to secure it and make it safer.
Free Packet Sniffer Software
Links to free packet sniffer software to capture and analyze network traffic on your network
Links to free packet sniffer software to capture and analyze network traffic on your network
Erase Your Page File
A quick tip illustrating how to configure Windows XP to automatically erase the page file when Windows shuts down to remove any sensitive information
A quick tip illustrating how to configure Windows XP to automatically erase the page file when Windows shuts down to remove any sensitive information
VPN's: IPSec vs. SSL
VPN's: IPSec vs. SSL is an article comparing and contrasting internet protocol security (IPSec) virtual private networks (VPN) with secure sockets layer (SSL) VPN's from your About.com Guide for Internet / Network Security, Tony Bradley
VPN's: IPSec vs. SSL is an article comparing and contrasting internet protocol security (IPSec) virtual private networks (VPN) with secure sockets layer (SSL) VPN's from your About.com Guide for Internet / Network Security, Tony Bradley
Disable AutoComplete Passwords
The Internet Explorer AutoComplete feature can remember Web addresses you have typed and form information such as your address. It can also remember your username and password for various sites. This may seem convenient, but it is also a huge security concern. Anyone who sits down at your computer is able to access your personal sites and information. This Quick Tip will show you how to turn off the AutoComplete feature, or at least disable the storage of usernames and passwords
The Internet Explorer AutoComplete feature can remember Web addresses you have typed and form information such as your address. It can also remember your username and password for various sites. This may seem convenient, but it is also a huge security concern. Anyone who sits down at your computer is able to access your personal sites and information. This Quick Tip will show you how to turn off the AutoComplete feature, or at least disable the storage of usernames and passwords
CISSP Study Tips
This is part of an article I wrote for CertCities.com describing my top 10 tips to help people study for and pass the CISSP certification exam. Excerpted from CertCities.com with permission
This is part of an article I wrote for CertCities.com describing my top 10 tips to help people study for and pass the CISSP certification exam. Excerpted from CertCities.com with permission
How to Hack Into Your Own Comp
Did you lock yourself out of your own computer and are trying to hack your way back in? Follow these tips to get your virtual house keys back so you don't have to start over from scratch.
Did you lock yourself out of your own computer and are trying to hack your way back in? Follow these tips to get your virtual house keys back so you don't have to start over from scratch.
Change Default Password
To secure your wireless access point or router you need to change the default username and password used to access the administration screen and change the configuration settings
To secure your wireless access point or router you need to change the default username and password used to access the administration screen and change the configuration settings
How to Test Your Firewall
Learn how to test your network firewall to see if it is doing its job?
Learn how to test your network firewall to see if it is doing its job?
How to Avoid Credit Card Skimm
Check out these tips on how to avoid credit card skimming before you swipe your card at the ATM or the gas pump.
Check out these tips on how to avoid credit card skimming before you swipe your card at the ATM or the gas pump.
Internet Parental Controls
How to keep your Internet Parental Controls from being circumvented by your curious kids.
How to keep your Internet Parental Controls from being circumvented by your curious kids.
Free IDS/IPS Tools
Free intrusion detection (IDS) and prevention (IPS) software to help you identify and respond to malicious or suspicious network activity on your network and stop any hackers, viruses, trojans or other malware from spreading
Free intrusion detection (IDS) and prevention (IPS) software to help you identify and respond to malicious or suspicious network activity on your network and stop any hackers, viruses, trojans or other malware from spreading
Avoid getting catfished online
Is the person you're falling in love with online really who they say they are? That was the subject of
Is the person you're falling in love with online really who they say they are? That was the subject of
What Hackers Don't Want You To
Tamper Data might just be one of the best kept hacker secrets. Learn what this innocent-looking browser plug-in can do and why web application developers should worry.
Tamper Data might just be one of the best kept hacker secrets. Learn what this innocent-looking browser plug-in can do and why web application developers should worry.
Introduction to IDS
A brief article introducing the concepts of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)- how they work, what sorts of things they monitor for, what the results mean to you and how you might use an IDS to monitor for and detect suspicious or malicious activity on your network and alert you so that you can respond
A brief article introducing the concepts of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)- how they work, what sorts of things they monitor for, what the results mean to you and how you might use an IDS to monitor for and detect suspicious or malicious activity on your network and alert you so that you can respond
Use 'Run As' Option
Most security experts recommend that you log into your computer system as a regular user instead of Administrator. By using the 'Run As' option in Microsoft Windows, you can still execute programs with Administrator privileges even when you are logged in as a regular user.
Most security experts recommend that you log into your computer system as a regular user instead of Administrator. By using the 'Run As' option in Microsoft Windows, you can still execute programs with Administrator privileges even when you are logged in as a regular user.
Hide Your Wireless Network
So you've got a wireless network setup but you noticed that something is slowing your internet browsing to a crawl. It could be your Internet leeching neighbor who is freeloading of your connection. Learn what you can do hide your wireless network so you can stop their bandwidth sucking gravy train.
So you've got a wireless network setup but you noticed that something is slowing your internet browsing to a crawl. It could be your Internet leeching neighbor who is freeloading of your connection. Learn what you can do hide your wireless network so you can stop their bandwidth sucking gravy train.
Prevent Identity Theft
It seems like almost weekly a major security breach is announced involving the compromise of hundreds of thousands or even millions of customer's personal information. Some look to network security as the solution. Some look to legislation and penalties as the solution. The reality is that most identity theft is actually very low-tech and it is up to you to guard your own identity. These ten tips will help you protect yourself from identity theft.
It seems like almost weekly a major security breach is announced involving the compromise of hundreds of thousands or even millions of customer's personal information. Some look to network security as the solution. Some look to legislation and penalties as the solution. The reality is that most identity theft is actually very low-tech and it is up to you to guard your own identity. These ten tips will help you protect yourself from identity theft.
Transfer Windows XP Activation
Since the introduction of product activation in Microsoft products, many people have complained. For those who dread having to activate the product again with Microsoft just because they reinstall the software, this tip will show you how to transfer the activation data over.
Since the introduction of product activation in Microsoft products, many people have complained. For those who dread having to activate the product again with Microsoft just because they reinstall the software, this tip will show you how to transfer the activation data over.
Introduction to Port Scanning
Introduction to Port Scanning is a basic overview of TCP/IP port scanning - how to do it and what the results will or won't tell you- from your About.com Guide for Internet / Network Security, Tony Bradley
Introduction to Port Scanning is a basic overview of TCP/IP port scanning - how to do it and what the results will or won't tell you- from your About.com Guide for Internet / Network Security, Tony Bradley
BackTrack: The Hacker's Swiss
BackTrack is a free security audit toolkit comprised of hundreds of open-source security tools used by both security professionals as well as hackers. Did I mention that it's free?
BackTrack is a free security audit toolkit comprised of hundreds of open-source security tools used by both security professionals as well as hackers. Did I mention that it's free?
Personal VPN Service
VPNs aren't just for big corporations anymore. Learn how a personal VPN service can help protect your privacy and keep the hackers at bay.
VPNs aren't just for big corporations anymore. Learn how a personal VPN service can help protect your privacy and keep the hackers at bay.
How to Easily Backup Your Face
Is there an easy way to backup all the pictures, videos, links, etc, that you've ever posted to Facebook in case your account gets hacked, deleted, or disabled? The answer is yes, and I'll show you how to archive your Facebook content quickly and easily.
Is there an easy way to backup all the pictures, videos, links, etc, that you've ever posted to Facebook in case your account gets hacked, deleted, or disabled? The answer is yes, and I'll show you how to archive your Facebook content quickly and easily.
Filter MAC Addresses
One way to protect your wireless network is to establish MAC address filtering. By only allowing the devices with the MAC addresses you identify to connect to your network you greatly reduce the ability for an attacker to gain unauthorized access.
One way to protect your wireless network is to establish MAC address filtering. By only allowing the devices with the MAC addresses you identify to connect to your network you greatly reduce the ability for an attacker to gain unauthorized access.
How to Enable Mac OS X’s Built
This article provides will show users how ton enable the security features that are built-in to OS X, but are disabled by default.
This article provides will show users how ton enable the security features that are built-in to OS X, but are disabled by default.
Enable Wireless Encryption
It is great to be able to transmit data back and forth from your wireless device to your wireless router or access point, but what if someone else intercepts those airwaves as well? You can protect your wireless data by enabling encryption.
It is great to be able to transmit data back and forth from your wireless device to your wireless router or access point, but what if someone else intercepts those airwaves as well? You can protect your wireless data by enabling encryption.
Foscam FI8905W Review
A review of the Foscam FI8905W Outdoor IP Security Camera
A review of the Foscam FI8905W Outdoor IP Security Camera
Myths of MP3's
There are many misperceptions and much confusion about where the legal and ethical line is for buying, downloading, sharing or copying music. This article addresses some common myths.
There are many misperceptions and much confusion about where the legal and ethical line is for buying, downloading, sharing or copying music. This article addresses some common myths.
Help! I Think I've Been Hacked
An article on incident response when you think you've been hacked. how do you collect clues and evidence of your perpetrator- when they attacked? what they did? How do you restore your system and how do you protect yourself from future occurrences??
An article on incident response when you think you've been hacked. how do you collect clues and evidence of your perpetrator- when they attacked? what they did? How do you restore your system and how do you protect yourself from future occurrences??
How to Make a Strong Password
Tips to make your password really hard for bad guys to crack
Tips to make your password really hard for bad guys to crack
Ammy Scam
There is a widespread scam on the rise in many English-speaking countries. It's been dubbed the "Ammyy
There is a widespread scam on the rise in many English-speaking countries. It's been dubbed the "Ammyy
I've Been Hacked! Now What?
You opened an e-mail attachment that you probably shouldn't have and now your computer has slowed to
You opened an e-mail attachment that you probably shouldn't have and now your computer has slowed to
Free Anti-Spyware Tools
Free spyware removal tools and utilities to help you block, or at least detect and remove spyware and adware that can infest your computer and bog it down severely and may even perform malicious functions like capturing your passwords.
Free spyware removal tools and utilities to help you block, or at least detect and remove spyware and adware that can infest your computer and bog it down severely and may even perform malicious functions like capturing your passwords.
Stop Pop-Ups
Tips and tools to help you block pop-up ads while browsing the Web. Using these techniques can help you to reduce or eliminate pop-up ads and other Web-surfing annoyances.
Tips and tools to help you block pop-up ads while browsing the Web. Using these techniques can help you to reduce or eliminate pop-up ads and other Web-surfing annoyances.
How Criminals Use Google Maps
Learn how criminals are using Google Maps Street View to help them 'case the joint' before they rob your house. We'll also show you how to protect yourself by making your property invisible in Street View so that all the bad guys will see is a big fat blur.
Learn how criminals are using Google Maps Street View to help them 'case the joint' before they rob your house. We'll also show you how to protect yourself by making your property invisible in Street View so that all the bad guys will see is a big fat blur.
Using System Restore
If antivirus, firewalls, anti-spyware and other protective measures don't work, you can simply go back in time to a point before your computer had problems by using System Restore.
If antivirus, firewalls, anti-spyware and other protective measures don't work, you can simply go back in time to a point before your computer had problems by using System Restore.
2GIG Security Review
Learn why the 2GIG Go!Control Wireless Home Security system might just be considered the iPhone of Home Security Systems.
Learn why the 2GIG Go!Control Wireless Home Security system might just be considered the iPhone of Home Security Systems.
Safe PC recycle
It's time to get rid of your old computer and get a new one. Let's review a couple of things you need to do before you chuck that old paperweight of a PC.
It's time to get rid of your old computer and get a new one. Let's review a couple of things you need to do before you chuck that old paperweight of a PC.
Hack-proof wireless router
Is your wireless router a target for hackers? The answer is yes. We'll show you the steps you need to take to hack-proof your wireless router.
Is your wireless router a target for hackers? The answer is yes. We'll show you the steps you need to take to hack-proof your wireless router.
Closing Pop-Up Windows
Pop-Up Ads Even with new browsers and security technology aimed at reducing or eliminating annoying pop-up
Pop-Up Ads Even with new browsers and security technology aimed at reducing or eliminating annoying pop-up
5 IT Security Job Tips
5 tips to help you get your foot in the door in the IT Security field.
5 tips to help you get your foot in the door in the IT Security field.
The Data on This iPhone Will S
Did someone steal your iPhone or iPad? Learn how to remotely wipe its data so that the bad guys can't steal your personal information.
Did someone steal your iPhone or iPad? Learn how to remotely wipe its data so that the bad guys can't steal your personal information.
Parental Controls Router
Wouldn't it be nice if you could block a site so that your children can't get to it no matter what device your child is using to try and access it? Let's look at implementing parental controls at the router level.
Wouldn't it be nice if you could block a site so that your children can't get to it no matter what device your child is using to try and access it? Let's look at implementing parental controls at the router level.
Premium SMS Scams
Did you just get a text that says you signed up for Trivia Facts, Ring Tones, or something similar? Did you get a bill saying you owe $9.99 for Premium SMS content? I bet you don't even remember signing up for it, because you probably didn't.
Did you just get a text that says you signed up for Trivia Facts, Ring Tones, or something similar? Did you get a bill saying you owe $9.99 for Premium SMS content? I bet you don't even remember signing up for it, because you probably didn't.
Intro to Vulnerability Scans
A brief article introducing the concepts of vulnerability scanning- how it works, what sorts of things it checks for, what the results mean to you and how you might use a vulnerability scanner to detect weaknesses in your network and fix them before they are used against you
A brief article introducing the concepts of vulnerability scanning- how it works, what sorts of things it checks for, what the results mean to you and how you might use a vulnerability scanner to detect weaknesses in your network and fix them before they are used against you
Rainbow Tables: Your Password'
Rainbow Tables may not sound like something sinister, but they are your password's worst nightmare. Rainbow Tables are yet another hacker tool in their ever growing arsenal. Don't let their cute name fool you, these things are scary.
Rainbow Tables may not sound like something sinister, but they are your password's worst nightmare. Rainbow Tables are yet another hacker tool in their ever growing arsenal. Don't let their cute name fool you, these things are scary.
Prevent Twitter Followers
Are there sketchy people following you on Twitter? Learn how to get rid of unwanted followers and prevent them from following you in the first place.
Are there sketchy people following you on Twitter? Learn how to get rid of unwanted followers and prevent them from following you in the first place.
Free Port Scanner Software
Links to free port scanner software to analyze your system for open ports to help you secure it
Links to free port scanner software to analyze your system for open ports to help you secure it
Intro to Firewalls
An article on the basics of firewalls- what is it? how does it work? Talks about firewalls as the first line of perimeter network security to restrict access to your network.
An article on the basics of firewalls- what is it? how does it work? Talks about firewalls as the first line of perimeter network security to restrict access to your network.
Unix / Linux File Permissions
A brief overview of file and directory access rights in Unix and Linux operating systems and using the chmod command to alter or modify file and directory permissions.
A brief overview of file and directory access rights in Unix and Linux operating systems and using the chmod command to alter or modify file and directory permissions.
Out of Office Reply Sec
Think twice before you set your out-of-office auto reply, you might reveal information that is useful to scammers and spammers.
Think twice before you set your out-of-office auto reply, you might reveal information that is useful to scammers and spammers.
What Is A Bot?
If you read news headlines you may have heard about the overwhelming onslaught of 'bots' or 'zombies'.
If you read news headlines you may have heard about the overwhelming onslaught of 'bots' or 'zombies'.
Email Encryption
A brief article describing why you should encrypt your email communications and some tips on how to do it
A brief article describing why you should encrypt your email communications and some tips on how to do it
YouTube Parental Controls
Are you a parent trying to figure out if there are any parental controls for YouTube? We'll show you a couple of steps you can take to try and limit your child's access to inappropriate video content
Are you a parent trying to figure out if there are any parental controls for YouTube? We'll show you a couple of steps you can take to try and limit your child's access to inappropriate video content
What Is A Rootkit?
A frequently asked questions (FAQ) entry describing what a rootkit is and how they are used legitimately and maliciously to control computer systems.
A frequently asked questions (FAQ) entry describing what a rootkit is and how they are used legitimately and maliciously to control computer systems.
Password Security
Article on password security. Passwords need to be long enough and complicated enough to protect you, but not so complicated you forget them. Also, due to password cracking algorithms and the format of the encrypted password hash, sometimes a shorter password can be better than a longer password
Article on password security. Passwords need to be long enough and complicated enough to protect you, but not so complicated you forget them. Also, due to password cracking algorithms and the format of the encrypted password hash, sometimes a shorter password can be better than a longer password
Disable Remote Access
A quick step-by-step guide to show how to disable Remote Desktop and/or Remote Assistance. If the services are not being used, they are just another door for an attacker to access your system.
A quick step-by-step guide to show how to disable Remote Desktop and/or Remote Assistance. If the services are not being used, they are just another door for an attacker to access your system.
Hotspot Security
Are you afraid of Wi-Fi freeloaders connecting to your hotspot and racking up data overages that you'll have to pay for? Learn how to keep Wi-Fi leeches and hackers from stealing your gigabytes by reading this article.
Are you afraid of Wi-Fi freeloaders connecting to your hotspot and racking up data overages that you'll have to pay for? Learn how to keep Wi-Fi leeches and hackers from stealing your gigabytes by reading this article.
5 Steps Secure WinXP Home
Windows XP Home, like most Windows products for home users, is sorely lacking in security. It is better than past Windows operating systems for home users, but there are still some things you need to do. These are 5 quick steps you can take to make your Windows XP Home operating system more secure
Windows XP Home, like most Windows products for home users, is sorely lacking in security. It is better than past Windows operating systems for home users, but there are still some things you need to do. These are 5 quick steps you can take to make your Windows XP Home operating system more secure
Windows XP SafeMode
A brief quick tip article on starting Windows XP in SafeMode using the MSCONFIG utility rather than trying to press the F8 key at just the right time
A brief quick tip article on starting Windows XP in SafeMode using the MSCONFIG utility rather than trying to press the F8 key at just the right time
Encrypt MS Office Files
Short of encrypting or securing every single file on the system, you can also use the built-in encryption capabilities of Microsoft Office to protect specific files.
Short of encrypting or securing every single file on the system, you can also use the built-in encryption capabilities of Microsoft Office to protect specific files.
Secure Password Storage
This article examines the challenge of trying to remember the passwords and usernames to a wide variety of sites and applications and discusses the tools available to help users securely store and remember their passwords
This article examines the challenge of trying to remember the passwords and usernames to a wide variety of sites and applications and discusses the tools available to help users securely store and remember their passwords
P2P Security
A tutorial article providing tips to use peer-to-peer (p2p) networking sites such as BitTorrent or eMule safely and securely.
A tutorial article providing tips to use peer-to-peer (p2p) networking sites such as BitTorrent or eMule safely and securely.
The Dangers of Facebook Oversh
When does oversharing on Facebook become dangerous? Learn about the perils of oversharing and what you should keep in mind before you share too much.
When does oversharing on Facebook become dangerous? Learn about the perils of oversharing and what you should keep in mind before you share too much.
Pet Cams
We all hate leaving our pets at home while we're at work. What if you could check in on them whenever your wanted from you iPhone or Android? I'll show you how to make a low-cost Pet Cam for less than $100
We all hate leaving our pets at home while we're at work. What if you could check in on them whenever your wanted from you iPhone or Android? I'll show you how to make a low-cost Pet Cam for less than $100
Free Vulnerability Scanners
Free software and tools to perform vulnerability scans and proactively find the holes in your systems before an attacker or malware does.
Free software and tools to perform vulnerability scans and proactively find the holes in your systems before an attacker or malware does.
Remote Home Control
Did you remember to lock your front door when you left the house this morning? Let's learn how you can remotely lock up your home and even turn lights on and off via your smartphone.
Did you remember to lock your front door when you left the house this morning? Let's learn how you can remotely lock up your home and even turn lights on and off via your smartphone.
Wireless Networking Protocols
Quick Tip covering wireless networking protocols such as bluetooth, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g and more
Quick Tip covering wireless networking protocols such as bluetooth, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g and more
Wireshark Packet Sniffer
A profile of Wireshark, a fork of Ethereal, maintained and developed by the creator and core development team from Ethereal. The profile provides a brief overview of the features and functions of the application.
A profile of Wireshark, a fork of Ethereal, maintained and developed by the creator and core development team from Ethereal. The profile provides a brief overview of the features and functions of the application.
How do I Report Internet Scams
Information on how to report internet-based scams / fraud.
Information on how to report internet-based scams / fraud.
Foscam Surveillance Pro Review
Foscam Surveillance Pro is a great app for keeping an eye on your home from your iPhone. Check out our review for more information.
Foscam Surveillance Pro is a great app for keeping an eye on your home from your iPhone. Check out our review for more information.
HijackThis Logs
HijackThis is a free and powerful tool you can use to analyze your computers Registry and files on the hard drive to identify components of spyware or browser hijackers. This How To, which is the official tutorial from the HijackThis web site (http://www.spywareinfo.com/%7Emerijn/htlogtutorial.html), will show you how to interpret the information generated in the HijackThis log file.
HijackThis is a free and powerful tool you can use to analyze your computers Registry and files on the hard drive to identify components of spyware or browser hijackers. This How To, which is the official tutorial from the HijackThis web site (http://www.spywareinfo.com/%7Emerijn/htlogtutorial.html), will show you how to interpret the information generated in the HijackThis log file.
What Is A BHO?
A frequently asked question (faq) explainin what a BHO (browser helper object) is and how they can be used to attack your computer system.
A frequently asked question (faq) explainin what a BHO (browser helper object) is and how they can be used to attack your computer system.
Free Wireless Security Tools
Free tools to monitor and protect your wireless connection or test your WEP encryption. There are wireless IDS (intrusion detection systems), wireless scanners that detect hidden networks and access points and more.
Free tools to monitor and protect your wireless connection or test your WEP encryption. There are wireless IDS (intrusion detection systems), wireless scanners that detect hidden networks and access points and more.
How to Tell a Facebook Friend
Did your grandmother just post a Facebook link to "Hot Shocking Sexy Pics of Britney Spears"? Maybe that's
Did your grandmother just post a Facebook link to "Hot Shocking Sexy Pics of Britney Spears"? Maybe that's
Disable SSID Broadcast
Wireless network equipment generally has a beacon which broadcasts information, part of which usually includes the SSID, about the wireless network every few milliseconds. Disable the SSID broadcast so that random wireless devices won't have it announced to them.
Wireless network equipment generally has a beacon which broadcasts information, part of which usually includes the SSID, about the wireless network every few milliseconds. Disable the SSID broadcast so that random wireless devices won't have it announced to them.
Is Your Cordless Phone Being H
Are hackers listening in to your cordless phone conversations or is it just your nosy neighbor? Learn how to protect yourself from cordless phone eavesdroppers.
Are hackers listening in to your cordless phone conversations or is it just your nosy neighbor? Learn how to protect yourself from cordless phone eavesdroppers.
Top 100 Security Tools
Fyodor, creator of NMap, polled the readers of the NMap-Hackers mailing list for their favorite or most useful tools. With 3,243 readers responding, the Top 100 Security Tools list has been created.
Fyodor, creator of NMap, polled the readers of the NMap-Hackers mailing list for their favorite or most useful tools. With 3,243 readers responding, the Top 100 Security Tools list has been created.
Siri Security
Is Siri telling all your secrets? If you have a new iPhone and are using the Siri assistant, there is a potential Siri-related security hole that a simple settings change can fix.
Is Siri telling all your secrets? If you have a new iPhone and are using the Siri assistant, there is a potential Siri-related security hole that a simple settings change can fix.
High-tech Neighborhood Watch
Is the crime rate up in your area? Are burglars treating your neighborhood like it's an all-you can-steal buffet? It's time to upgrade your neighborhood watch to version 2.0.
Is the crime rate up in your area? Are burglars treating your neighborhood like it's an all-you can-steal buffet? It's time to upgrade your neighborhood watch to version 2.0.
Secure Your Wireless Network
Secure Your Wireless Network: Understanding the threats and how to protect your network against them
Secure Your Wireless Network: Understanding the threats and how to protect your network against them
LinkedIn Security
LinkedIn can be a great resource for professional networking but if you're not careful you might give out too much information to the wrong people. Here are some tips for staying safe on LinkedIn.
LinkedIn can be a great resource for professional networking but if you're not careful you might give out too much information to the wrong people. Here are some tips for staying safe on LinkedIn.
How to Protect Yourself From C
Oh SNAP! You just got Clickjacked!! Learn more about clickjacking and find out how you can avoid getting your clicks jacked.
Oh SNAP! You just got Clickjacked!! Learn more about clickjacking and find out how you can avoid getting your clicks jacked.
Right Of Privacy
There is an assumed or implied Right Of Privacy in the United States. Many think it is rooted in the Constitution, but not without a good deal of interpretation. There are many statutes and regulations that guard personal information, but security and privacy generally come at the expense of freedom and convenience. It is up to you to make an educated choice about where you want the balance to be.
There is an assumed or implied Right Of Privacy in the United States. Many think it is rooted in the Constitution, but not without a good deal of interpretation. There are many statutes and regulations that guard personal information, but security and privacy generally come at the expense of freedom and convenience. It is up to you to make an educated choice about where you want the balance to be.
Reset Passwords
If you can't remember your Windows XP password and even the password hint isn't helping, you can use an account with Administrator rights to reset the password so you can once again access your account.
If you can't remember your Windows XP password and even the password hint isn't helping, you can use an account with Administrator rights to reset the password so you can once again access your account.
Configure Internet Explorer...
How-to configure Internet Explorer Security will walk through a tutorial of basic steps required to configure security settings in the Internet Explorer web browser
How-to configure Internet Explorer Security will walk through a tutorial of basic steps required to configure security settings in the Internet Explorer web browser
Computer and Network Securi...
A list of top Computer and Network Security books from your Guide, Tony Bradley
A list of top Computer and Network Security books from your Guide, Tony Bradley
Windows Vista Backup
A visual, step-by-step tutorial to illustrate how to backup and restore data in Microsoft Windows Vista
A visual, step-by-step tutorial to illustrate how to backup and restore data in Microsoft Windows Vista
HomePlug Powerline Net Sec
How secure is your HomePlug Powerline Network? Let's learn how you can implement the security features of your HomePlug Powerline Network.
How secure is your HomePlug Powerline Network? Let's learn how you can implement the security features of your HomePlug Powerline Network.
Geo-Stalking
Are you being geo-stalked? Is someone using your location tags to hunt you down? Learn how to protect yourself from Geo-stalkers.
Are you being geo-stalked? Is someone using your location tags to hunt you down? Learn how to protect yourself from Geo-stalkers.
The Da Vinci Code
A review of the best-selling thriller The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. It has only loose connections to cyber security or cyber fiction through some code-breaking and cryptography, but it is an excellent book.
A review of the best-selling thriller The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. It has only loose connections to cyber security or cyber fiction through some code-breaking and cryptography, but it is an excellent book.
5 Steps To Block Spyware
A quick, down and dirty hit list of the 5 easy steps you can take to protect your computer system or network from being infiltrated by spyware and adware
A quick, down and dirty hit list of the 5 easy steps you can take to protect your computer system or network from being infiltrated by spyware and adware
Craigslist
Craigslist can be a great resource for buying and selling things. Follow these tips to make your Craigslist experience a safe and profitable one.
Craigslist can be a great resource for buying and selling things. Follow these tips to make your Craigslist experience a safe and profitable one.
Using EFS
Windows EFS (Encrypted File System) can help you add extra security and protection for your files to make sure that unauthorized users are unable to view or use them.
Windows EFS (Encrypted File System) can help you add extra security and protection for your files to make sure that unauthorized users are unable to view or use them.
Intro to Wireless Security
A short article to provide you with the basics you should know about securing a simple wireless network.
A short article to provide you with the basics you should know about securing a simple wireless network.
In-App Purchases
Your 3-year-old is playing with your phone and just made 300 dollars worth of in-app purchases, and she doesn't even know how to read yet. Let's learn how to prevent your kids and others from making unauthorized in-app purchases.
Your 3-year-old is playing with your phone and just made 300 dollars worth of in-app purchases, and she doesn't even know how to read yet. Let's learn how to prevent your kids and others from making unauthorized in-app purchases.
Profile: Nessus
profile of freely available Nessus open source vulnerability scanner from your About.com Guide for Internet / Network Security, Tony Bradley
profile of freely available Nessus open source vulnerability scanner from your About.com Guide for Internet / Network Security, Tony Bradley
How to Booby Trap Your Smartph
Someone just stole your phone, little do they know that you've booby trapped it. They are in for a real surprise. Let's explore your smartphone booby trapping options.
Someone just stole your phone, little do they know that you've booby trapped it. They are in for a real surprise. Let's explore your smartphone booby trapping options.
Computer Security 101
This article is about viruses, worms, trojan horses, backdoors and other malicious code. It discusses antivirus software and techniques including heuristics. The impact of virus hoaxes is also discussed. This is the 6th in a 10-part series on computer security from your About.com Guide, Tony Bradley
This article is about viruses, worms, trojan horses, backdoors and other malicious code. It discusses antivirus software and techniques including heuristics. The impact of virus hoaxes is also discussed. This is the 6th in a 10-part series on computer security from your About.com Guide, Tony Bradley
Protect Yourself From SMiShing
You won't LOL if you fall for a SMiShing attack, but the bad guys will ROFL.
You won't LOL if you fall for a SMiShing attack, but the bad guys will ROFL.
Become a Human Lie Detector wi
Check out our review of Dr. Paul Ekman's online course on recognizing Micro Expressions and learn how it might be used to fend off social engineering attacks.
Check out our review of Dr. Paul Ekman's online course on recognizing Micro Expressions and learn how it might be used to fend off social engineering attacks.
Critical Linux Flaws
Three new vulnerabilities were discovered which could allow for Local attacks to escalate privileges and execute programs with complete root access
Three new vulnerabilities were discovered which could allow for Local attacks to escalate privileges and execute programs with complete root access
ComSec 101 - Quiz 1
A short quiz to test how much you learned from the first lesson of the Free Computer Security 101 course.
A short quiz to test how much you learned from the first lesson of the Free Computer Security 101 course.
Free Antivirus
Free software to help you detect and block viruses, trojans, worms and other malware and also to clean-up any infections that may slip into your computer system.
Free software to help you detect and block viruses, trojans, worms and other malware and also to clean-up any infections that may slip into your computer system.
Alarm.com Review
A review of alarm.com's interactive alarm monitoring service
A review of alarm.com's interactive alarm monitoring service
Phishing Protection
Phishing scams have spiked recently and have become more of a concern. This article talks about what phishing scams are and illustrates five steps users and companies can take to keep from being victimized by phishing scams.
Phishing scams have spiked recently and have become more of a concern. This article talks about what phishing scams are and illustrates five steps users and companies can take to keep from being victimized by phishing scams.
Firefox Security Tips and Tool
Follow these tips to help secure Mozilla's Firefox web browser on your computer.
Follow these tips to help secure Mozilla's Firefox web browser on your computer.
Social Predators
Social networks are a popular method of meeting and communicating with like-minded persons, but they also pose a risk as predators and perverts stalk users
Social networks are a popular method of meeting and communicating with like-minded persons, but they also pose a risk as predators and perverts stalk users
Caller ID Spoofing
Is that really the president calling you at home or have you just been Caller ID spoofed?
Is that really the president calling you at home or have you just been Caller ID spoofed?
iPhone Security Benchmark
A brief overview of the Center for Internet Security (CIS) security benchmarks for the Apple iPhone (OS 2.2.1)
A brief overview of the Center for Internet Security (CIS) security benchmarks for the Apple iPhone (OS 2.2.1)
Packet Sniffers
Do you know what a packet sniffer is or what it's used for? Let's learn how packet sniffers can be both a great diagnostic tool for network technicians and a dangerous weapon in the hands of hackers.
Do you know what a packet sniffer is or what it's used for? Let's learn how packet sniffers can be both a great diagnostic tool for network technicians and a dangerous weapon in the hands of hackers.
Remove Geotags iPhone
If you don't like the idea of advertising the location where you took a picture with your iPhone, follow theses steps to remove geotags from your images:
If you don't like the idea of advertising the location where you took a picture with your iPhone, follow theses steps to remove geotags from your images:
iPad Security Tips
Follow these security tips to help turn your iPad into a mobile information fortress
Follow these security tips to help turn your iPad into a mobile information fortress
Free Network Monitoring
Links to free network monitoring tools & software to analyze network performance and functionality
Links to free network monitoring tools & software to analyze network performance and functionality
How Do I Patch My PC?
One of the mantras of computer security is to keep your computer patched and updated against known vulnerabilities. Sounds simple enough. But, how do you make sure that your computer is patched and updated?
One of the mantras of computer security is to keep your computer patched and updated against known vulnerabilities. Sounds simple enough. But, how do you make sure that your computer is patched and updated?
DIY Computer Forensics: How to
Can you bring files back from the dead? In some cases, the answer is yes. I'm not talking about the recycle bin, I'm talking about when you deleted the stew out of them. Find out how to resurrect dead files.
Can you bring files back from the dead? In some cases, the answer is yes. I'm not talking about the recycle bin, I'm talking about when you deleted the stew out of them. Find out how to resurrect dead files.
AV - What To Look For
A description of the various features and functions commonly found in antivirus software so that you can understand their use and know what to look for when making an antivirus software purchase
A description of the various features and functions commonly found in antivirus software so that you can understand their use and know what to look for when making an antivirus software purchase
Free Encryption Software
Links to free tools to help you encrypt your data to secure it from prying eyes
Links to free tools to help you encrypt your data to secure it from prying eyes
What are Malicious Bots?
There are all kinds of internet-based bots out there some good some bad. We're going to look at the bad ones and show you how to recognize and avoid them.
There are all kinds of internet-based bots out there some good some bad. We're going to look at the bad ones and show you how to recognize and avoid them.
Why You Need a Second Opinion
Your virus scanner says everything is OK, but your computer is acting very strange and won't let you open any files. It's time for a second opinion malware scanner to see what your antivirus software might have missed.
Your virus scanner says everything is OK, but your computer is acting very strange and won't let you open any files. It's time for a second opinion malware scanner to see what your antivirus software might have missed.
Enable Security Auditing in...
A how-to tutorial for enabling security auditing and logging in Windows XP Professional
A how-to tutorial for enabling security auditing and logging in Windows XP Professional
Disable ActiveX
A step-by-step guide, with screenshots for visual aid, for disabling active scripting in the Internet Explorer web browser. Turning off ActiveX can protect your computer from malicious JavaScript, VBScript and other Active Scripting malware.
A step-by-step guide, with screenshots for visual aid, for disabling active scripting in the Internet Explorer web browser. Turning off ActiveX can protect your computer from malicious JavaScript, VBScript and other Active Scripting malware.
10 Tips for Shopping Safely onine
Do you know what it takes to shop safe online? Use these 10 tips to give you some peace of mind.
Do you know what it takes to shop safe online? Use these 10 tips to give you some peace of mind.
What is ASLR?
What is ASLR? This brief article will answer that question and explain the advantages of Address Space Layout Randomization
What is ASLR? This brief article will answer that question and explain the advantages of Address Space Layout Randomization