Computer Security Information & Resources

Spyware - What Everyone Needs to Know

Spyware is a type of malicious software that is installed on your computer without your consent. It is usually a very small piece of software that installs so quickly you don't even know it. Once installed, it runs in the ...

By: Debbie Jacobsen

File Sharing & Virus Protection

If you've established a home-based business of any kind, you're probably letting your computer do a lot of the heavy lifting for you. If you're really serious about your business and file sharing (you'll be doing a lot of ...

By: Patty McFeeney

Computer Risks: Unauthorized Access and Use

One type of computer security risk is unauthorized access and use. Unauthorized access is the use of a computer or network without permission. Hackers typically break into a computer by connecting to it and then lo...

By: Bob J. Valkovski

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A federal magistrate in New York has ruled that government investigators must obtain a warrant before using cell phone information to track a suspect's location.......

A new policy introduced by the Connecticut state insurance department requires all insurance companies conducting business in Connecticut to report data breaches to state authorities within five c...

Researchers have detected a variant of the TDL3 rootkit that is capable of infecting 64-bit Windows installations.......