Computer Security Articles

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Chey and her husband, Stephen write a weekly column for NewsScan called "Safe and Sound in the Cyber Age". For your convenience, here are some of the past columns written by them. If you have a particular subject you'd like to have us talk about, just email Chey at chey@patriot.net

• Who You Gonna Call? Information on agencies who can help in computer security emergencies
• The Klez virus and Anti-Virus information. Did you know that viruses can email your personal information to complete strangers?
• Does Homeland Security Mean "Secure Your Computers?" Are you a terrorist if you don't secure your computer?
• Computers Make Identity Theft Easier. Well, DUH!
• The Three Biggest Security Problems in 2002. Inadvertent disclosure of private information, identity theft, and viruses.
• When the Logic Bombs. An old problem is still around. Are your employees happy?
• How to Secure Your Home Computer. Even new computers are full of security problems. Here's what you can do to protect your systems.
• How to Secure Your Wireless Access Point. Even homes have 'em now! Make sure your neighbors can't log onto your connection!
• Who Is Responsible for Software Security Holes? Do we need laws or should consumers just cream and shout?
• Are We Too Dependent Upon the Internet? The Slammer worm took many major systems down. Can we allow this to happen again?
• Is Cyber Terrorism an Oxymoron? Some thoughts on the subject.
• Unforseen Problems with Spam and Spam Filters. Chey didn't get Stephen's Valentine Email because her ISP thought he was a spammer!