Email Scams
Quick Facts
Some email users have lost money to bogus offers that arrived as spam in their in-box. Con artists are very cunning; they know how to make their claims seem legitimate. Some spam messages ask for your business, others invite you to a... Read More
Laptop Security
Quick Facts
Thinking of taking your laptop on the road? It's a great way to work and stay in touch when you're out and about, but you need to take some steps to keep your laptop safe – and in your possession. Here are some things you can do to... Read More
Freeware, Adware or Spyware? What's the Difference? Over the years that software has become a commodity, the various subcategories to denote its functionality have increased rapidly. While these subcategories are an attempt to clarify matters, there is often some confusion. This article attempts to draw... Read More
Botnets, Hackers, and Spam (OH MY!) Hackers and spammers may be using your computer right now. They invade secretly and hide software to get access to the information on your computer, including your email program. Once on your computer, they can spy on your Internet surfing, steal your... Read More
P2P Security
Quick Facts
Peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing allows users to share files online through an informal network of computers running the same software. File-sharing can give you access to a wealth of information, but it also has a number of risks. You could... Read More