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Computer Security is a branch of information security which refers to the protection against theft or corruption of computer-based information. The ever-growing use of computers and the Internet has left users vulnerable to viruses, trojan horses, spyware and identity theft; Computer Security lowers the risk of information compromise.
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Fast Facts
- Odds of becoming a victim of information theft: 1 in 4 Stay Safe Online: One in Four Computer Users... (December 7, 2007)
- Survey respondents who reported a computer virus infection in 2006-7: 38%
- 3.7 million (projected) U.S. households with broadband lack a firewall Consumer Reports: State of the Net 2007
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5 Suggestions For Home Computer Users
- Use an anti-virus program
- Keep operating system up to date
- Don't open or download unfamiliar e-mail attachments
- Never send confidential information over e-mail
- Use a firewall CERT: Home Computer Security
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Wikipedia: Computer Security
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CERT: Home Computer Security
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NASA Told To Plug IT Security Holes
The space agency has suffered hundreds of security incidents, including malware, data breaches, stolen laptops, and bot nets, according to the GAO.InformationWeek (October 16, 2009)
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Computer Security News
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Windows 7 users have the same old security problems
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Information security – are we experiencing a Pax Romana?
This relative calm is generally great news for the computer users, but – let's be honest – bad news for the computer security industry and venture capital ...nPost.com (November 13, 2009) -
Researchers Set Their Sights on iphones, Mobile Malware
One problem, they say, is that smartphones typically aren't equipped with antivirus and other such computer security tools. That's why they're targeting the ...PC World (November 12, 2009)
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"norton internet security" flashes on computer screen in GI Joe. Haha! Anyone else catch that?
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Questions and Answers About Computer Security | View All | Ask a Question
View All Computer Security Questions (1617) | Ask a QuestionI need free anti-virus software, the program I got when I bought my laptop expired. Any ideas??? (6 Answers)Welcome to Mahalo! good question, let me guess, you had McAfee or Norton. First remove that program. An Expired Antivirus is as good as a Virus. I use and recommend ... read moreWhat are the must read resources for computer security? (6 Answers)Try Steve Gibson athttp://www.grc.com/intro.htmHe has free utilities and does a weekly podcast (179 and growing) Called Security Now (http://www.grc.com/securitynow.htm) that includes transcripts to help follow the details.Good LuckMac read moreHow can I get my computer to work faster, now that I use Norton security? (11 Answers)Since you have quite a bit of conflicting information here, I want to reinforce that both Philipy and many of the other responses who recommend against using Norton are correct. ... read moreWhy is Securitas Mobile different from other security companies? (1 Answer)The company apparently has a very broad range of commercial and residential services, including: * Retail security (like shopping malls) * Banking, High-Tech, and Telecom security (corporate security guards) * ... read more
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