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5 Critical Steps to Protecting Your Computer on the Internet
Spyware, viruses and worms… oh my!
If you are connected to the internet, you need to …
How to protect Your PC
How to protect Your PC
Get anti-virus software You really need this to keep your computer and documents from being damaged by viruses. Once installed, make sure the anti-virus software is set to update and check your computer automatically. Virgin MediaVirgin Media Security Anti-virus is free for all Virgin Media customers.
Use spam controls Spam is unwanted email that you haven’t requested. Virgin Media email has automatic spam controls which block email that has been identified as spam. Visit our spam area to find out more …
How To Recognize And Prevent Pfishing Scams
How To Recognize And Prevent Pfishing Scams
Have you ever received e-mail messages that threaten to close your PayPal or Ebay account unless you send them information? It’s a scam called “phishing.” It is pronounced “fishing.” It means what it says. Internet scam artists are fishing for information. It comes from Internet fraudsters who send spam or pop-up messages to lure personal information from you. Their objective is to extract sensitive information from unsuspecting victims.
The Federal Trade Commission(FTC) warns you that when phishers send …
How secure is your business network?
How secure is your business network?
Having a business computer network for sharing access to the Internet as well as data among your staff is not something to be taken lightly and there are a lot of security issues to take into account if you want to keep your valuable data safe from being lost or stolen. The other motive for many hackers breaking into networks is to use the network as a cover for their crimes, basically making your business a patsy to lead authorities …
What software is needed for competetive markets?
What software is needed for competetive markets?
If you would like to sell a product or service on the internet, your marketing and sales plan should be well thought out and sophisticated. There are plenty of marketers online and competition can be brutal. In order to communicate with your potential customers you must first get through the daily barrage of non-targeted advertisements and spam email in order to build a quality, long term relationship.
One of the more sophisticated ways of growing a customer base and …
SECURITY OF VoIP versus Traditional Telephony – What are the threats and how to overcome them
SECURITY OF VoIP versus Traditional Telephony – What are the threats and how to overcome them
VOIP Security
WHAT IS PSTN?
PSTN or POTS which stands for Public Switch Telephone Network is the standard telephone connection to the majority of us today, and has been the sole providing system since the telephone made its way to the users.
These systems have dedicated lines (circuit switched) and are governed by technical standards created by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU-T).
WHAT IS VoIP?
This is a protocol which …
Phishing, vishing, phaxing and other identity threats
Phishing, vishing, phaxing and other identity threats
Fraudsters don’t just want your bank account information. With an increasing risk from phishing, vishing and phaxing tricks, could you recognize a spoofed website, designed to commit identity theft, damage a company’s reputation or incur legal liability?
The growth in online shopping and banking has been matched by increasingly widespread risk. Phishing emails that point recipients to a bogus (or “spoofed”) website that looks like the real thing have become more and more insidious. Their aim is to trick …
Securing your mobile workforce: Extending security to mobile devices
Securing your mobile workforce: Extending security to mobile devices
PDAs and smart phones are becoming standard business tools storing sensitive business information and enabling email on the move. This makes them vulnerable to attack from malware authors seeking out new ways to defraud users and steal confidential business data.
The growing mobile virus threat
Mobile viruses and spyware remain a relatively small problem compared with the much larger amount of malware targeting Windows computers.
With increased uptake of mobile devices, the risks to business reputation, communication …