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Keeping the Scammer at bay

Filed under: Computer Security — rchurchill @ 10:00 am

By Richard Churchill – First Published June 2011

Sadly scams targeted at your computer have become all to common. We have become accustomed to attempts to steal credit card or bank details. However the number of computers we are seeing in our workshop with fake security software is almost reaching epidemic proportions. This month and next I have created a pair of articles on the subject of computer scams. I hope that having read these articles you will be able to avoid these scams or have the confidence to put the phone down (more on that later). (more…)

Shopping safely online

Filed under: Computer Security — rchurchill @ 10:18 am

By Richard Churchill – First Published May 2011

Online shopping is one of the great conveniences of modern life, you can find almost anything, anywhere in the world and have it shipped to your door. However shopping online can be a worrying and confusing experience, if you are not confident that the website you are going to buy from is real, secure and well regarded. (more…)

Tricked and Conned on the Internet.

Filed under: Computer Articles,Computer Security — admin @ 12:00 am

Article by Richard Churchill – First Published December 2009

Security on the internet is about more than just the programs installed on your computer, there are other more subtle threats. There are thousands of fake websites and millions of fake emails which are all designed to get your personal details, simply by looking official and asking you for them. (more…)

Keeping your computer secure – part 2

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Article by Richard Churchill – First Published October 2009

Last month I discussed what nasties are trying to get your computer, this time I’m covering what you can do to protect yourself.(the previous article is available via the website at the bottom of the page)

So what makes a good security program for your computer? It needs to have a firewall; protection against mal-ware (viruses and spyware), and a good reputation for reliability. Unfortunately the old adage “you get what you pay for” doesn’t fully apply in this case. (more…)

Keeping your computer secure – part 1

Filed under: Computer Articles,Computer Security — admin @ 10:00 am

Article by Richard Churchill – First Published September 2009

If there is one topic that worries most computer users it is viruses (and other nasties) that get on to your computer, uninvited and reek havoc. But what can you do to protect yourself? You need security, some friendly programs that keep an eye on your computer and keep the malicious programs out. (more…)