Security Alerts

Identity Theft Myths & Facts

BBB Survey reveals some interesting facts
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1483

Encryption File Service (EFS)

Windows XP Pro lets you encrypt files and folders
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1444

Keep safe by logging off

safety tip for web-based email, online shopping or banking
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1408

Fake Security Warnings

Don't be fooled by legit looking pop up ads
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1401

Multiple Firewalls

More than one firewall can cause conflicts
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1400

Spyware/Privacy Warning Signs

Be careful when registering software or downloading programs
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1344

Securely Using Hot Spots

Wi-Fi Connections are great but how do you keep safe?
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1322

Invasion of the Bots

Hackers can take control of your computer!
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1316

Phishing Scams

Fake emails are trying to get your personal information
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1309

Two Windows XP Vulnerabilities

These exploits trick XP SP2 Security Center and Internet Explorer
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1303

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

With this diagnostics program you can run a security check on your system and see where you might be lacking
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1300

Explicit Permissions

Secure files using "specific rights"
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1294

What kind of attachments can contain viruses?

asically, anything that is executable (able to run).
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1231

Virus, Trojan, Worm

What is the difference between a Virus, Trojan, and Worm?
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1230

Worst Virus Ever

I received an e-mail from a friend describing the "worst virus ever," but then I saw a report on the news that it was in fact a hoax. How can I tell the difference between a real and a hoax virus before I start to panic?
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1218

Run Away Icons

When I try to click my icons, they seem to "run away" from my mouse.
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1171

Fake PayPal Email

We've been seeing a lot of fraudulent e-mails that appear to be originating from PayPal, but are in fact from an unscrupulous 3rd party
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/879

All the World’s Maps

Need a map for a report? Need a map of a country for your vacation? This is the place to get your maps.
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/552

Digging for Worms

Like me, you probably get more infected emails than good ones. It seems like I'm getting more worms and viruses sent to me than s spam (never thought I'd see that happen). I
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/313

Download: Cacheman

Cacheman is a program designed to limit the frequency of paging the hard drive and recovers unused ram
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/302