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An Instant War, Just Add Chat: The Growth of Instant Messaging Technology

The purpose of the information presented here is to provide the reader with a rich synthesis of observations and ideas, encourage the reader to evaluate their current technological environment, and ...

Written by: Jack Schiller and added on May 11, 2011

Users Wary of Microsoft's .NET

Every day more of our personal information is stored on digital media. Countless advertisers and retailers spend much their resources on identifying their target audience and gearing their products towards ...

Written by: Jeffrey Hudack and added on Jan. 1, 2011

A User's Guide to Security Threats on the Desktop

Everyone who uses a computer has heard of Internet security issues such as viruses, e-mail scams, and hacker attacks. Many computer users donÂ’t see the need for security or feel ...

Written by: Richard D. Hagen and added on June 14, 2011

License to Surf?

In this document, the similarity between car and computer evolutions will be used to highlight security shortcomings in today's personal computer usage, as well as hint at possible remedies. This ...

Written by: Eddy Vanlerberghe and added on Feb. 19, 2011

Understanding Instant Messaging (IM) and its security risks

Instant messaging is very popular in consumer sector. However, it has yet to be used widely in the commercial sector as e-mail is currently used. The major drawback has been ...

Written by: Sujata Chavan and added on Jan. 13, 2011

The Real Cost of Free Programs such as Instant Messaging and Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Applications

As it is becoming ever easier for even a novice computer user to access and use freely available Instant Messaging programs, the security risks to all networks and need for ...

Written by: Sigrun Grabowski and added on June 14, 2011

Building a Secure Home Network

Is your computer/network secure? Whether a person has one computer or a dozen connected to the Internet, the dangers are the same. An unsecured computer connected to the Internet is ...

Written by: Kim Thomas and added on March 2, 2011

Protection of Customer Data For Home Business

This report will be limited to the Microsoft Windows systems. All examples used will be on Windows XP. You can assume the information provided will address other Windows systems unless ...

Written by: David Davila and added on March 24, 2011

ZoneAlarm - A Free Solution for Home Security

Security for home computers is becoming more of a necessity rather than a luxury. Home users need to secure their PC's and connections to the Internet to ensure that their ...

Written by: Curtis Elliott and added on Feb. 22, 2011

Defense in Depth and the Home User: Securing the Home PC

This document is written with the home computer user as the target audience. Its purpose is to make the home computer user aware of the risks of using an unsecured ...

Written by: Shauna Munson and added on Jan. 18, 2011