Threats

How Visible Is Your Computer?

When your computer is online it can be visible to the whole world. Here's how to keep it safe from prying eyes.

10 Signs that an Online Shopping Site is Secure

As holiday buying shifts to high gear, shoppers flock to the Internet to avoid crowded malls and find out-of-stock items. Here's how to tell which websites are secure.

Avoid the Dangers of Posting Videos on the Internet

These days, it's so easy to make your own movies and post them on the Internet, with soundtracks and all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. But are your activities breaking copyright laws or jeopardizing your family's safety?

How to Patch Security Holes

Stop thieves from accessing private data on your computer by plugging up security holes with "patches" provided by most software makers.

The Smart Way to Download

The Internet is a great resource for all kinds of outstanding content, including music, games and movies. But whenever you download material to your family computer, be sure to be safe. Here's the low down on smart downloading.

How to Recover from a Virus Attack

Bad news: Your computer has been hit by a virus. Follow these steps to get rid of the infection so your family can get back to business.

Catch Spyware Before it Snags You

A lot of unwelcome software ends up on your computer. It's called spyware and it can lead to identity theft, computer viruses or worse. Here's how you can catch spyware before it snags you.

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Internet Security Threat Report

Vol. XIII

This report offers analysis and discussion of threat activity over a six-month period.

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