|
|
Christian InTech Articles - Computers
|
AD Popup Killer can help you close popup ads when surfing the Internet.
Frequently the annoying pop-up ads will disturb your sights and occupy your system resource when you surf upon Internet. How can you clear the pop-up AD? AD Popup Killer is your best choice. Your trouble will be gone. AD Popup Killer will become...
Five Things To Consider Before Purchasing A Notebook Computer:
There Portable
Extremely lightweight typically weighing less than six pounds a notebook computer will easily fit into a briefcase. Obviously the main reason anyone would purchase a laptop is because it is portable. If you plan to use your...
Mr
Introduction Although online data backup is more widely known now than ever before and has grown with the advent of broadband access, many don't really know what if any differences exist between the services on offer. As with all products and...
Proper Scanning Resolution
One thing to master about scanning is the proper scanning resolution. The proper resolution to scan depends on how you intended it to be used. Before scanning it is important to know these five vital information: size of the original image, size...
What are Your Internet Connection Solutions?
Of primary concern to all internet users is their actual connection to the internet.
A user needs to look at all the factors and weigh the benefits and costs
Reliability - is the connection available 24/7, or do you get a busy...
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Another Fine Mess!
I was reading an excellent article today titled "Identity Theft" by Judith Collins at eWeek.com, when it got me to thinking.... I'm in the Anti-Spyware business, and I'm doing a lot of advertising to promote my website, but here I am online and on the phone, giving my personal information to.....who? Strangers basically, Geez!.
The majority of identity thefts occur thru contractors employing people in entry-level jobs that have not been properly screened. Not even Hackers,Phishers or Dumpster Divers account for as many! The ideal location for a Identity stealer would be in a out sourced agency that fails to use adequate screening processes.
I've read many articles lately that state we need stricter guidelines and procedures to insure we have proper security as consumers. A set of universal rules that would be adhered to by all. To even think of the enormous complexity of this project staggers the mind!
So here I am, I want to take a advertisement out at a prestigious magazine that is published in a traditional print paper and online. I may have to deal with people online and on the phone.I give my name, address, phone number, and my credit card number! EGAD, what am I doing?
Then my common sense and education about matters such as these kicks in and I rationalize that these companies would not be in business if they couldn't keep
their customers happy. But,accidents happen. So you see my dilemma. I know computer security and Spyware, and the vulnerabilities and strengths when dealing online. Its just a little new to me to trust, when I know the ramifications to me personally if my Identity were to be used for ill-gotten gain.
I know after all these years of being a, OK I admit it, a slightly paranoid online user, that I need to make myself a little vulnerable so I can better succeed in my online business. I've been where the people who contact me asking for help are; a place in their minds of anger, frustration and helplessness.
But then as I said earlier, common sense and education about Spyware wins over and I take a deep breath and go on.
The California Attorney General has a excellent website for Identity Theft at http://caag.state.ca.us/idtheft/
About the Author: Doug Wood all has a web site at http://www.spywarebiz.com
There he provides free information and recommended products to combat Spyware.
His Website is recognized by Learning Fountain and ISafe
Doug's Articles have earned him Trusted Author Status at ImpactArticles.com
He is a member of the IWA (International Webmasters Association)
Article edited for proper content by Wendy McCallum
Permission to copy ok as long as about author info remains with article.
Copyright 2005 SpywareBiz
|
|
|
|
|
|
