The Absolute Minimum
* Among geeks, the word hacker has many definitions, including a good programmer, a bad programmer, or a person that modifies technology hardware. In the mass media, it’s a person that accesses a computer they don’t own without permission. * A cracker is what computer break-in artists called themselves, but we call [...]
Double Your Defense with a Double Firewall
If you have a home network router, your computer and other computers on the network (such as your spouse’s laptop and your children’s computer) are protected from the outside world.
However, you are not protected from the computers inside the router. So you might want to leave on the Windows Firewall or a two-way firewall such [...]
Wall off the World—Install a Better Firewall in an Afternoon
More advanced firewalls can be time-consuming to install, but they are not difficult to use. Take the time to fortify your defenses. It is really worthwhile.Install a Two-way Software Firewall
Installing a third-party firewall gives you two-way protection. It stops hackers and worms from coming into your computer from the Internet. And if your computer becomes [...]
Batten down the Hatches—10-Minute Tactics
The simplest way to defend your computer quickly against hackers is to use a firewall. So let’s look at your two fastest options. Either can be done in 10 minutes.Turn on Windows Firewall
If you have Windows XP’s Service Pack 2 installed, your Windows Firewall is probably already turned on. Here’s how to check:
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How to Fix a Hacker Attack
After a computer has been hacked it can never be trusted again. So say the pros, and security expert Steve Gibson, of GRC.com, in particular.
“There is no way to know what might have been altered or changed. Any component could be Trojaned, or TimeBombed, or anything. The only thing to do if you want to [...]
How to Detect a Hacker Attack
If a hacker breaks into your computer, just noses around, and makes no changes to your computer, it’s not easy to tell he’s been there. There’s no alert that says, “A hacker was here at 9:16 p.m. He works at the joint where you order your favorite pizza. His phone number is…”
In fact, Windows has [...]
Recommended Firewall Freebies
A couple of very good free firewall programs you might consider installing include
* ZoneAlarm from http://www.zonelabs.com * SyGate from http://www.sygate.com
TIP
If you really like the idea of a firewall scanning for viruses, spyware, and hackers as they cross the digital threshold, consider the SonicWall TZ 150, a $300 router/firewall [...]
Software Firewalls: Programs That Stop Hackers
A good software firewall for home users should have the following attributes:
* It’s easy to configure. * It’s frugal with system resources so it doesn’t bog down the computer. * It doesn’t bug you much.
But not all firewalls are created equal. Let’s look at a [...]
Expert Tips for Keeping Google Hacks at Bay
The first step for protecting yourself from something is knowing how that something works. In the case of Google hacking, you will have to learn how it can be used for acquiring confidential information from individuals and corporations.
An ideal place to look for a how to hack with Google tutorial is Amazon. Within this online [...]
Firewall: Shut Out the Hackers
This book discusses many of the security tools you can use to defend your computer against digital threats. An antivirus program and anti-spyware programs are critical; however, the third key tool in your defenses should be a firewall, which can be used to keep out intruders and traveling viruses (called worms). A firewall is an [...]
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