Archive for the 'Security Resources' Category

Damages to MS Registry Caused by Registry Cleaner

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

However, there are several ways supported by Microsoft to repair a corrupt Windows registry. For example Automated System Recovery feature of Windows XP wherein last Known Good boot menu is achieved by using System Restore or by running setup.

Fire Suppression Tools Are Indispensable

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Setting Up a fire alarm system in a home supplies to the home value. But, a fire alarm system brings peace of mind as well, especially in families with small kids or caregivers for the gray.

Spyware, This Time It’s Personal!

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

First the basic definition of Spyware: It is a type of software which is installed onto your computer without your permission… It can log your keystrokes, which websites you visit, read you email, and even prowl your hard drives. At some point in time, it transmits its harvested information to the owner. Transmitting this data […]

Home Security, Car Security, and Personal Security Basics

Sunday, November 4th, 2007

One of the most feared crimes is burglary. The threat of being a victim in your own home is bad enough but to be subjected to a crime a second or third time simply increases the fear of householders in an area. The quiet enjoyment of community life is ruined.
Most householders and car […]

How To Avoid Confrontation

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Crime is a big problem nowadays. So it’s important that you understand
how to protect yourself in dangerous situations. Look in any newspaper
and you’ll see stories about rape, armed robbery, carjacking, etc.
So what can you do if you find yourself in a threatening situation?
Do as much as you can to avoid confrontation. If you […]

Wells Fargo Report Phishing Scam

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

First off I should explain what phishing is. Phishing is basically the act of tricking a victim into divulging information. It involves the receiving of an email message with a link to a website where the victim would enter personal information. In this particular scam, you get an email from “Personal Banking: […]

Practice Safe Security - or Else

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Just today, a virus hit one of my client’s competitors. It was a trojan with the potential to unlock the door to their entire network. Many people asked me how it got into the network. Some asked me what a trojan was and if it was different from a virus. Others wondered about what […]

Adware: Why is it Different?

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

Advertising supported software, which has come to be more commonly referred to as adware, is a computer program and/or package of software under which advertisements or other marketing material are included or are just loaded automatically and played back to you over and over again after they install themselves. The main way that users […]

Why Do I Need a Home Inventory? Or Will I Regret Putting this Off for Later?

Sunday, September 23rd, 2007

Do you remember the Boy Scouts motto? Well if you don’t it’s ok; the scout motto is “BE PREPARED”. While noone will debate Hurricane Katrina could not be avoided, the flooding afterwards is currently being debated as to whether or not that could have been avoided. What could you have done if […]

Spyware. History and Description

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

The first known use of the expression “spyware” occurred on October 17th, 1994 in a post that joked about Microsoft’s business model. Spyware later came to allude to snoop equipment such as diminutive cameras. In early 2000, the man who started Zone Labs used the term in a press release for a new product. Since […]