http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Richard+Rogers Computers and Technology Richard Rogers Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=61572&ca=Computers+and+Technology Most people are aware that there are continuous security issues with Microsoft’s Windows operating system and other programs. However, what most people do not realize is how easy it is to significantly improve your computer’s security and reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim to ever increasing... Computers and Technology Richard Rogers Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=58598&ca=Computers+and+Technology For most people, the web browser is central to what you do on your computer. Companies are increasingly putting more and more services on the web and are encouraging their customers online. Securing your web browser is a vital part of surfing the web safely and keeping your computer free of viruses,... Computers and Technology Richard Rogers Sat, 20 May 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=51154&ca=Computers+and+Technology The motivation behind hackers has evolved noticeably over the last couple of years. Developing harmful viruses is less about “bragging rights” or satisfying the creator’s ego and is becoming more and more about generating profit or commercial return. The destruction of data on your computer or corru... Computers and Technology Richard Rogers Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=49092&ca=Computers+and+Technology As with the computer virus, spyware can be broken down into a number of different categories. Most users are familiar with the term “adware” which refers to software which serves annoying ads. There are however a number of other spyware variants you should be aware of. To begin with it is important... Computers and Technology Richard Rogers Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=48129&ca=Computers+and+Technology When you browse the web information is continuously collected by the websites you visit and by your own computer. For example, websites at a minimum collect information about the web browser you use the operating system of your computer and the geography you reside from. However, what surprises most... Computers and Technology Richard Rogers Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=46420&ca=Computers+and+Technology There are a number of indicators you can watch for which will suggest that your computer has been infected by spyware or adware. Please note that some of the symptoms listed below are not unique to just a spyware or an adware infection. 1) PC Performance – Both Spyware and adware consume your PC’s r... Internet Richard Rogers Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=45520&ca=Internet Spyware has to be the most talked about PC security threat of 2005. It has now surpassed the computer virus as the No. 1 menace to computer user both at home and in the enterprise. Despite efforts from Microsoft and independent security software companies, the spyware menace is set to continue throu... Computers and Technology Richard Rogers Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=43067&ca=Computers+and+Technology Spam is the internet’s equivalent of junk mail. Spam is defined as an e-mail message sent to people without their consent or permission. Addresses of recipients are often harvested from Usenet postings or web pages, obtained from databases, or simply guessed by using common names and domains. Spam i... Computers and Technology Richard Rogers Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=42108&ca=Computers+and+Technology Given the huge amount of press and industry attention to “Spyware” it is easy to forget there are other types of malicious software or “malware” out there. Viruses, Worms and Trojans are still being developed to steal your personal data or damage your computer. These malicious programs can be hidden... Computers and Technology Richard Rogers Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=41140&ca=Computers+and+Technology There are two types of firewall available to the home computer user. A hardware firewall is a device which sits between your computer and the internet. At home for example it could reside on a broadband router which is used to share your internet connection with a number of computers. One of the adv...