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03/01/2010

How to Choose the Right CCTV System Posted By : Mark Curry

A well planned CCTV System can provide the extra security that you have been looking for at your home or business. Before you buy any CCTV system, you need to know exactly how you want the system to benefit you. Whether it is facial recognition, number plate recognition or just a general overview of an area, there are many aspects that need to be considered before you buy your equipment.

02/25/2010

What Are People Search Engines? Posted By : Vanessa Mae

In these times, background checks on people have now become standard operational procedure. Employers screening potential applicants, private investigators trying to solve their clients' cases, businessmen cautious about investing money, and even parents wanting to check out their future in-law's past life - these and many other people are in need of background checks on particular individuals, despite their different reasons.

02/24/2010

Protecting Domain Name from Cyber Squatting and Hijacking Posted By : J.Nyamache.

Like any other business, your website faces risks. By the way, is your domain name protected? Do you know that its prone to cyber squatters and domain name hijackers? Here is how you go about protecting it.

02/23/2010

Keeping You Safe And Secure: Reverse Email Address Search Posted By : Vanessa Mae

There are certain times that you are anxious to learn about the background of a particular person. For instance, you have just met a potential business partner who has easily charmed you with talk, but you have second thoughts about signing any legal documents.

02/22/2010

VPN Worldwide Service - VPN linux Windows Posted By : George Best 08

The VPN or the Virtual Private Network is a service is an option that has gained immense popularity all over the world. The VPN service provider offers an alternative to a dedicated personal network connection for the different corporate offices across the globe.

02/21/2010

How To Safeguard Your Image Online Posted By : Leonor Albino

Have you tried Googling yourself? If you havent yet, you should. Some would readily dismiss it as mere vanity or ego search, yet at this very moment, an HR manager from a company youre applying for or someone whos been eyeing you for a date could be scouring the Web looking for every bit of information about you.

02/21/2010

Study Links Depression to Heavy Internet Use Posted By : Dennis Schooley

Psychologists from the Leeds University in the U.K. say there is a strong link between depression and Internet addiction.

02/17/2010

How to Pick the Right Id Theft Protection Posted By : Steve Benson

Id theft protection can help you protect your information and prevent identity theft. This article will discuss ways to pick the right ID theft protection service.

02/16/2010

Network Security Basics for Businesses Posted By : DropBear

With highspeed internet being standard and network security hazards like viruses, botnets and spam on the rise, businesses without a dedicated IT team face a huge challenge keeping their IT infrastructure secure.

02/15/2010

Deleting Your Google Search History Posted By : Richard Tyler

You probably use Google to search the Internet. Did you know that Google, and your browser, maintain a history of your Internet activities? In this article, we will take a look at why you want to remove this history and how to do it.

02/12/2010

About Port and Harbour Security Posted By : Joel Boness

The huge growth of shipping industry around the world and the globalisation of the container business have brought about its own security problems that lead to increased threats to ports and harbours worldwide.

02/12/2010

What are Night Vision Goggles for? Posted By : Joel Boness

Night vision goggles are perhaps one of the most practical inventions of the last century. They fill a need that mankind has had since it evolved sight - the need to see in the dark.

02/10/2010

The Y2K Scare - Were There Any Benefits? Posted By : Michael Obrienn

Y2K never happened. While many might think that the effort was a waste of time, there are quite a few benefits that most aren't aware of.

02/10/2010

Are You Surfing The Web Anonymously? Posted By : Steven Thompson

Many IT security professionals agree that, even in this day and age, the Internet still has some security and privacy issues, so that some people have opted for anonymous web surfing. Simply put, this is using the Internet without revealing information such as the browser you are using, your IP address, your computer system, your location, etc.

01/31/2010

How to Hide IP Address from Websites Posted By : Ben Cardova

Learn how to hide your IP address from websites by using a relay to mask or change the IP address. Increase your Internet privacy and avoid leaving tracks that hackers could follow.

01/29/2010

Deflect Program Plagiarism - Firm Software Protection Posted By : Jose Sogiros

Opposite with what the name suggests, a hardware lock is a software based protector that locks the program to a specific computer's hardware. Sellers or anybody interested can view an overview in the delicate topic.

01/25/2010

How does Web application security affect me? Posted By : Arman Pascal

Web application weaknesses are a major way that cyber criminals, working with hacking techniques, can steal sensitive data. With this data, nefarious crooks can affect companies and individuals alike; there is little distinction between Fortune 500 Companies and an end user with a credit card. They often just follow the path of least resistance.

01/25/2010

How could Web application (in)security affect me? Posted By : Arman Pascal

Nearly 55 percent of all vulnerability disclosures in 2008 affected web applications. Web applications have become the major hunting grounds for cyber criminals who quite rightly view them as low hanging fruit. Just as building new motorways improves access for traditional burglars and car thieves, web applications internet accessibility literally delivers them to the hackers doors.

01/21/2010

Reverse Email Address Search Posted By : Vanessa Mae

Today, with so many email addresses being registered every day, people are become more anonymous than ever before. With email not being confined to your desktop, it is possible to use all kinds of devices for sending emails from computers, laptops to wifi phones and so on.

01/21/2010

All You Need to Know About Scareware Posted By : Cyber-Smarty

As Scareware threats are on rise, millions of Internet users are falling pray to the scareware scams.

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