By default, Internet Explorer is usually installed simultaneously with new installation of Microsoft Windows operating systems. This allows users to immediately access the web and browse websites or check their e-mail online.
However, it is recommended that the required patch updates for windows components, Internet Explorer included, to ensure that versions are updated and secured to avoid any exposure of vulnerable exploits and issues that unpatched versions would be prone to. Unpatched versions are sure to be lacking in security issues known today, hence the need to acquire such updates and patches a definite must for people using the Microsoft Windows software today.
The patches and updates help ensure the overall safety of the workstation and the network it is connected to. With the rampant amount of exploits and issues that technology has been open to, it would be best to keep software and applications up to date, starting with the operating system in use.
[tags]operating systems, microsoft windows, microsoft vista, patches, updates[/tags]
Tags: microsoft-vista, microsoft-windows, Operating Systems, patches, updates
Categories: IT Security Basics, Network Security, Operating Systems, Programming, Real-World Issues, Security Policies, Spyware, Tips
The best way for people to know what the latest threats and mischievous activities that people are up to over the web is to read the websites that specialize as well in network and computer security. There will always be new viruses, spyware and Trojans over the web and while the scope that these sites cover may not be saturated, it also depends on the part of the people on how they are inclined to be aware of such.
Unless there is a real outbreak that possesses quite a threat towards every computer, people will not be aware or concerned about technology security today. While the religious practice of keeping track of these threats cannot be readily instilled, it would be best to exhaust all means in being able to do so. Besides, people know for a fact that neglecting such efforts will be at their own risk and network and computer security is something that many would realize when the harm has already been done.
[tags]newspapers, magazines, e-zine, websites[/tags]
Tags: e-zine, magazines, newspapers, websites
Categories: IT Security Basics, Malware, Network Security, Programming, Review, Security Policies, Spyware, Tips, Wireless Security
People who own computers who have given up hope for remedying the problems that their workstation has solicited, either from viruses, Trojans or spyware will normally resort to formatting and re-installation of all programs to make things easier for them. This is usually the case for people who would not bother finding ways on solving such issues, the less technical savvy people who want the best and fastest solution to such issues.
People, often referred to as geeks would go at anything to be able to find alternative solutions without having to resort to the dreaded formatting decision since it will entail a lot of issues such as data loss and re-programming as well. While it is true that it is like doing a general cleaning for the entire workstation, historical files and programs will surely be missing one by one. But it is also like starting from scratch and locating the files and programs that a person has been used to having around.
[tags]computer, formatting, programming, viruses, spyware[/tags]
Tags: computer, formatting, Programming, Spyware, viruses
Categories: Backups, IT Security Basics, Malware, Operating Systems, Programming, Real-World Issues, Spyware, Storage, Tips
For the people who have not yet shifted to the new installment of the Windows operating systems known as Vista, a lot of people are probably aware of the System Restore feature that Windows XP has. While such a feature is indeed helpful, especially once systems start going haywire, it also has its side effects especially when viruses and Trojans start infecting a PC or workstation.
For one, cleaning up is done only on the machine at its current state. But with system restore, it backs up files unknowingly and in the process, the viruses and infections as well. The best thing to do during infected states is to temporarily turn it off, clean and disinfect the computer first and then turn it on again.
This is to ensure that the files, including the files backed up are properly cleaned in the process. The new data backup will also overwrite the old ones so that a clean and well-oiled system is being used.
[tags]system restore, windows xp, windows vista[/tags]
Tags: system-restore, windows-vista, windows-xp
Categories: Backups, IT Security Basics, Network Security, Operating Systems, Privacy & Anonymity, Programming, Spyware, Storage, Tips
For most computer owners, experiencing that sudden blue screen in their workstations may be a sign of worse things to come. Programming conflicts, missing or corrupt files or infected system resources are sure to be the immediate thoughts that would come into mind.
No system is full-proof. Everything would indeed come to a point where the need to address such situations is evident. Formatting, re-programming and re-installations are alternative courses of action. There may be some good ways to refrain from a total wipe-out and clean installation of operating systems and programs but this would entail the expertise of seasoned technicians as well as broader understanding of why blue screens occur.
Taken into consideration, a need to check on the problem persists. Users will not be productive every time this would appear. The best way is to identify the problem through the web or by testing hardware and software functions part by part. Tracing it will evidently lead to feasible solutions for the workstation concerned.
[tags]blue screen, computer errors, operating systems, system errors, conflicts, configurations[/tags]
Tags: blue-screen, computer-errors, configurations, conflicts, Operating Systems, system-errors
Categories: IT Security Basics, Network Security, Operating Systems, Programming, Tips
The operations of any company would stem from compiled years of operation, the data of which would usually be stored in the system that is in implementation. But creating historical databases, implementing cut-off dates as well, is a practice that most administrators must focus on. For one, the enormous amount of data a database would have will need to be archived at some point so as to identify cut-off dates and make room for new data and transactions that any company should expect every time.
All storage devices need to be backed up periodically. The amount of data that a system and its servers can hold will always be defined. There may come a point when enormous encoded data may become too much for application servers wherein upgrading hardware is not always the option.
Cleaning storage data and keeping at least the current fiscal year’s transactions is a good way to make a cut-off date for reference data.
[tags]archiving, backup, storage devices[/tags]
Tags: archiving, backup, storage-devices
Categories: Backups, IT Security Basics, Network Security, Physical Security, Programming, Storage, Tips
The main gist of security conscious and malicious programmers is to play with the known algorithms where most of the problems can be created and avoided. The never ending search for understanding algorithms has been a given today. Malware development has been obviously aggressive and the issues and plagues that it has continued to spread is really something that keeps technology people up on their feet.
The best way is to be aware of possibilities. The Internet is known to be always up to date with such risks, but overall, a person aware of the capabilities of such should know beforehand that spyware, malware and Trojans can easily penetrate systems without notice if they are not secured properly.
Such security breaches and issues are placed under the tutelage of network administrators and officers. Being aware of such potential risks beforehand is something that they should be aware of. Besides, it is also a given that most of these professionals are aware of such risks since they are always logged on the web.
Tags: administration, algorithms, Malware, Network Security, Spyware, trojans
Categories: Cryptography, IT Security Basics, Malware, Network Security, Privacy & Anonymity, Programming, Security Policies, Spyware
Downloading practically anything on the web is only normal. It is the primary basis and tag that the Internet has gained over the years, especially if one talks about music and images available over the Internet. While downloading practices by people have no limit whatsoever, it would be wise for people to stick towards the reliable and suggested sites such as that of Tucows and Download.com for programs and files needed. The Internet simply has too much unknowns that places workstation at risk.
Viruses and infected sites are normal over the web as well. Phone dialers usually associated with pornographic sites may soon be installed on the computer desktop of any person without their knowledge. Further, the presence of malware and worms may be lurking around simultaneously with the actual download. Symptoms such as slower browsing and peculiar pages that appear on start-up should keep anyone worried. It may just so happen that they have been intruded by untoward programs and viruses gotten online.
[tags]downloads, music, graphics, images, applications, malware[/tags]
Tags: applications, downloads, graphics, images, Malware, music
Categories: IT Security Basics, Malware, Network Security, Programming, Spyware, Storage
Most software programs would recommend downloading or updating of the current program to be in close ties with the fast times since loopholes and chinks in a developed system are sure to be discovered. Attending to such issues immediately before wiz and hackers find out about them is their goal. A person can only look towards the continuous development of updates as Microsoft Windows has in its auto-update feature in its operating systems.
While this is not to conclude that most systems used today are poorly developed, it is a precautionary measure to undiscovered attacks and flaws to which give people the window to penetrate and attack. Also, continuous development speaks well for after purchase clients since they are assured that their system is being attended to at every possible instance. Raising the level of quality for programs by aggressively battering all possibilities is something that should be commended rather than criticized since people are only after protecting the interest of their patrons.
[tags]updates, patches, loopholes, security breach[/tags]
Tags: loopholes, patches, security-breach, updates
Categories: IT Security Basics, Operating Systems, Programming, Real-World Issues, Security Policies, Spyware, Tips, Wireless Security
Experiencing connection problems and slow transfer of data may occur at any given time for most networks. While most would immediately identify the network cards, computers, cabling or network configuration at first, the presence of unknown processes of the operating system or possible intrusions such as DOS or Ping attacks can also be considered as possible factors for the deteriorating speed issues for network administrators.
Such instances are only normal, especially for wide area networks, or networks exposed to the Internet. The mischief caused by such people can be expected, especially for people who love to try their talent in hacking and network intrusions. The prize of which is that of creating discomfort and headaches for companies that thrive on networks for business and profit.
While there are network monitors available, it would be best to get the best firewall software there is today. Some do not value the firewalls and their use until such issues arise, but just like the war on terrorism, it would be best to take on security measures before they occur to avoid bigger problems once their mischief succeeds.
Tags: IT Security Basics, Network Security, Operating Systems, Physical Security, Programming, Real-World Issues, Security Policies, Wireless Security
Categories: IT Security Basics, Network Security, Operating Systems, Physical Security, Programming, Real-World Issues, Security Policies, Wireless Security
