‘Public Interests’ Archives
How do Criminals Sell Fake Anti-virus Software? »
It is easy for criminals to deceive even those who are informed about online hazards; that is why it is so important to avoid Internet crime spots. The following is a good example of what is presented when a site wants to infect your machine with a fake Anti-Virus. Two websites are involved in this incident: sosgt.com hosted by [...]
Internet Security while in the Crossfire of Cybercrime »
Cyber storms or cyber warfare are not unusual events. For example the Aurora attacks orchestrated from China and mainly directed against Google in 2009/10; and the latest cyber attack on the European Union (EU), which was allegedly sparked by the UN intervention in the Libyan civil war. These storms however have a ripple effect throughout the [...]
Blocking Bad Bots and IP Addresses on an Apache »
The best way to combat spam, malicious file injections and many other undesired criminal activities against a website, is to protect the website with several security layers. Any attempts at protecting websites are however just as strong as the weakest spot in any of the defense layers. The following are probably the very least that should be [...]
Online Hazard Video’s »
SYMANTEC GUIDE TO SCARY INTERNET STUFF This is a 7 part video series created Symantec to highlight some of the most common Internet hazards, security threats and how to avoid them. We start with the sixth video in the series, looking at Denial of Service Attacks and how your computer can become part of a Botnet to spread spam, virusses and to [...]
Basic Internet Security Information and Tips »
We decided to point to a few basic tools and information which may help to make the Internet a little safer. Please note that you should use your own discretion before using any of these tools or facilities, as we do not recommend anything and any action on your part is entirely at your own risk. INTERNET ADVISORY CENTERS Occasionally an [...]
FTC Guides Governing Endorsements and Testimonials »
The latest changes affect Testimonial Advertisements, Bloggers and Celebrity Endorsements. Under the revised Guides, advertisements that feature a consumer and convey his or her experience with a product or service as typical when that is not the case will be required to clearly disclose the results that consumers can generally expect. In [...]
Basic Overview of the Internet – Part 1: The »
The Internet has many benefits and opens many doors for people all over the world, however there are also many dangers and pitfalls for the unwary. Criminals, perverts and obscure characters are ever present in any society; therefore it is advisable for every new Internet user and parent to get a basic understanding or overview of the Internet, [...]
