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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, 2011Users 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, 2011A 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, 2011License 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, 2011Understanding 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, 2011The 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, 2011Building 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, 2011Protection 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, 2011ZoneAlarm - 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, 2011Defense 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