| Home · Title Page · Introduction · Physical Security · Cyber Security · Prevention · Bibliography |
So, what should be done about computer crimes? Here are some cyber security tips from SBA Solutions Newsletters
SBA Solutions January 2004:
Install a spyware removal tool to help secure your computer privacy. Spyware is an application installed on a user's PC by manufacturers and/or market research companies that communicates with its home site usually without the user's knowledge. Spyware can gather just about any type of information on users that the computer has stored. Some tools can also help detect/remove malware, or malicious software.
READ MORE......
SBA Solutions December 2003 - Computer Security Awareness: Email Hoaxes
Bookmark some reputable email hoax-busting sites. Many email hoaxes are harmless. Some, though, convince people to erase files from their computer or send personal information and money to disreputable organizations. Falling for an email hoax often leads to expensive trouble. Avoid future scams by learning ways to detect hoaxes
READ MORE......
SBA Solutions September 2003 - Firewalls
Use a firewall to help prevent intrusions and viruses if you use a broadband connection to the Internet. A firewall is the first line of defense against electronic intruders, allowing certain types of messages to enter and exit a computer, while rejecting others. Several firewalls are available for free to home users and are relatively inexpensive.
READ MORE......
Want more tips. Go to SBA Solutions Newsletter for FREE subscription.