Category Archive: Computer Security


How the FBI’S Carnivore System Worked

The newest Online Watchdog has arrived. The Carnivore System is the latest online-detection software used by the FBI.

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What Are Biometrics

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Biometrics are commonly used in information technologies to authenticate users. Physical biometric authentication methods include fingerprinting, retina scans, iris scans, facial pattern recognition, and hand measurements. Behavioral biometric authentication methods include signatures, typing patterns and rhythms, and mouse gestures.

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How are Computer Attacks Accomplished

We all have heard about the horrible stories in regards to the Internet. Viruses, worms, crashes and whatnot seem to plague anyone who dares to show themselves online. Maybe we were lucky and haven’t had an unpleasant experience with a virus or a ‘hacker’ and if we didn’t we will most likely blame it on …

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How to Secure Your Computer

Your computer’s security should be top priority.

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Differences between a spyware scanner and a virus scanner

Do you know the difference between spyware scanner and a virus scanner?  Spyware, adware, viruses, worms, scumware, trojans, malware… With thousands of threats piling up on the internet it is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of potential dangers (To not make matters too complex we will simply call all these things ‘threats’). …

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