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 [...]
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 hardware combination designed for [...]
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 few.Windows Firewall: Built-in Defense The easiest software firewall [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
