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How the FBI’S Carnivore System Worked

Pier55 — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:44:50 +0000

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

What Are Biometrics

Pier55 — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:29:01 +0000

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.

How are Computer Attacks Accomplished

Pier55 — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:36:18 +0000

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 …

Why you need Registry Cleaner Software

Pier55 — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:20:40 +0000

There are many components of any computer that allow it to perform the various tasks that you demand from it. The hardware and software for your computer are stored in the registry. As a result you can be putting your computer in a vulnerable position if there are problems with that registry. What a Registry …

How to Install a WiFi Network

Pier55 — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:19:23 +0000

The wireless networking options available today make it easy to share the internet in a way that is not only affordable but secure too. This article will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to distribute broadband access among multiple notebook or desktop computers and keep your network protected at the same time.

How to Secure Your Computer

Pier55 — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:39:01 +0000

Your computer's security should be top priority.

Differences between a spyware scanner and a virus scanner

Pier55 — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 22:12:28 +0000

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’). …

How to Use caution in downloading files or opening email files

Pier55 — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:31:17 +0000

Use caution in downloading files or opening email files when you don’t know where they came from! E-mail, software, application software updates, e-books, music, pictures, movies, news. No matter what it is that drew us to the wonderful world of the internet sooner or later all of us realize that the web has the potential …

How does a firewall work

Pier55 — Mon, 30 May 2011 21:47:39 +0000

A firewall in the world of computers isn't something you would build around your computer in order to keep it from being destroyed by fire. Instead a firewall is considered to be one of the most important means to defend your computer from threats that lurk on the internet.

Backup your computer often

Pier55 — Tue, 17 May 2011 22:50:16 +0000

How and why to backup your computer data.