Security ArticlesArticles related to security issues and security alerts.Computer Virus Basics- May 30, 2006 In its simplest terms a virus is a disruptive computer code period! A computer virus almost always repeats itself and spreads by attaching itself to other files. Viruses can be made to host a number of harmful things on any computer from disrupting files to crashing networks. It can even be laying dormant, without you knowing it's there and then attack when least expect it, like right in the middle of downloading a large file or typing a long report. Computer Virus Basicshttp://www.security-port.com/comuter-virus-basics.htm Holiday Security- May 22, 2006 Christmas holidays are a special time when families and friends come together to celebrate the season. It is also the time of year where families and friends are most generous and practice the tradition of gift giving. It should be a joyous and happy time for all of us. Unfortunately for us, home burglars view the holiday season a little differently. For them, it is a time of opportunity to burglarize your home for cash, credit cards, and all the new gifts of small electronics, computers,...http://www.security-port.com/holiday-home-security.htm New Security Portal- May 16, 2006 Security Port is an innovative web site that provides news, resources and information about critical security issues. The new site located at http:www.security-port.com makes it easy for individuals searching for security solutions and information. Security Port helps users locate the latest security news and technology in one convenient location.http://www.security-port.com/new-security-portal.htm Tips to Prevent Computer Infections- May 16, 2006 Methods that guarantee a computer or network is safe from computer viruses, worms and trojan horses simply do not exist. Users can take several precautions, however to protect their home and work computers from these malicious infections. Tips to Prevent Computer Infectionshttp://www.security-port.com/tips-prevent-virus.htm Protection from Identity Theft- May 9, 2006 Identity theft is the fastest growing criminal activity in the 20th Century, replacing illegal drug sales. Protection from Identity Thefthttp://www.security-port.com/protect-identity-theft.htm High Tech Fingerprint Fraud- May 8, 2006 Eyeballs, a severed hand, or fingers carried in ziplock bags. Back alley eye replacement surgery. These are scenarios used in recent blockbuster movies like Steven Spielberg's "Minority Report" and "Tomorrow Never Dies" to illustrate how unsavory characters in high-tech worlds beat sophisticated security and identification systems. High Tech Fingerprint Fraudhttp://www.security-port.com/high-tech-fingerprint.htm |