http://www.yoursecurityresource.com Computer security information and articles. en Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Studio One Netwoks Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:25:03 EST Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:25:03 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/credit_card_security/index.html This holiday season you might be tempted to shop until you drop just sitting at your computer. But don't get too comfortable. Reports of criminals hacking into retail computer networks and stealing credit card numbers are growing. Here's how you can protect your card -- and your identity. Recent Features http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/credit_card_security/index.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/smartphone_virus_protection/index.html Smartphones are just as vulnerable to hackers as computers are. Learn about the various risks and how to keep your smartphone protected. Recent Features http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/smartphone_virus_protection/index.html Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 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/tech_tips/index.html When making purchases online, try to use a third-party payment service such as PayPal or Amazon Payments because they offer increased protection for your credit card. Tech Tip http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/tech_tips/index.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/myths/REC_software_subscription.html Security software works just like other software on my computer. I don't need a subscription to make it work. Myths About Security http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/myths/REC_software_subscription.html Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/laptop_fire/index.html I heard that some laptops are a fire risk when they overheat. Are laptops a fire hazard? Expert Q & A http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/laptop_fire/index.html Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 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