http://www.yoursecurityresource.com Computer security information and articles. en Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Studio One Netwoks Thu, 5 Nov 2009 01:45:01 EST Thu, 5 Nov 2009 01:45:01 EST Computer Security webCOMAND http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/images/ysr_rss.gif http://www.yoursecurityresource.com 88 33 http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/online_backup/index.html In the event of a hurricane, house fire, or computer meltdown, your precious digital photos, online music collection, and other irreplaceable files are at risk. More tech-savvy consumers are now protecting their digital files with online backup services. Recent Features http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/online_backup/index.html Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/golden_cash/index.html Cybercriminals are no longer happy with just your data. Now on the underground auction block: Your computer. Recent Features http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/golden_cash/index.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/thieves/index.html Some online hosting providers ignore their customers' illegal activity -- or conveniently look the other way. Shutting down these criminal havens, however, is proving difficult. Recent Features http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/thieves/index.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/social/index.html With just a little bit of information, an identity thief can go online and figure out your Social Security Number. Learn how to protect the number that identifies you most. Recent Features http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/social/index.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/mistakes_seniors_make_online/index.html Seniors today didn't grow up with the Internet -- and that makes you more vulnerable to today's Internet dangers. Here are some of the most common mistakes smart senior surfers make and how to avoid them. Recent Features http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/mistakes_seniors_make_online/index.html Mon, 5 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/know_your_online_identity/index.html Whether you know it or not, if you use the Internet, you have an Online Identity. Here's how to make sure your name is protected and your reputation in tact. Recent Features http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/know_your_online_identity/index.html Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/tech_tips/index.html To protect your personal information, when a website asks you or your child to personalize the content on the site, use an online nickname instead of your actual name. Tech Tip http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/tech_tips/index.html Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/myths/REC_activate_trial.html Even if my new PC comes with Norton security software already installed, I still need to activate the subscription. If I don't activate, the software will not protect my computer from Internet threats. Myths About Security http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/myths/REC_activate_trial.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/socialnetwork/index.html The online social network I use asked me to enter the password for my email account so that it could find my friends who might already be members. Is it safe to do this? Expert Q & A http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/socialnetwork/index.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/quiz/data_loss/index.html Have you set up a data backup system off site? Or do you just assume nothing bad will happen? Take this quiz to find out how close you might be to losing your family’s most vital information. Security Quiz] http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/quiz/data_loss/index.html Mon, 5 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT