Data Encryption by Matt Peterson
Computers give us a remarkable amount of convenience. With one machine, we can send mail and pictures to friends, go shopping, pay bills, make appointments and confirm any number of different pieces of information in our lives. But all of this convenience can be horribly misused in the case of... Data encryption is a way to keep files and folders safe from unauthorized access and there are several free options out there for the home user. ... Price – pricing for data encryption varies widely. ... Portability – if you have a lot of data on USB flash drives or portable hard drives, portable...

How To Keep Files Secure? Cryptography, File Wiper, Internet Privacy by Sam Miller
It is well-know fact that files deleted in Windows will be recoverable. So anyone who have access to the computer will be able to undelete file and the content of the file. It seems to be the problem of top-secret organizations and agencies, but in fact, end-users also must consider this problem. ... Download some free or free-to-try undelete software and check if files wiped with file shredder are recoverable. ... Another approach is to use encryption system of end-user programs, such as encryption suggested in zip file format or word files.

Is Your Data Encryption Really Secure by Darren Miller
There are various types and methods of data encryption. Some of the most popular forms of data encryption include single file encryption, folder encryption, volume encryption, whole disk encryption, and of course email encryption. The Windows XP operating system has the ability to perform file... There are many options with regard to data encryption; Windows XP native file and folder encryption, open source encryption solutions, or commercial encryption solutions such as PGP (Pretty Good Privacy).

Wireless Security Basics by Benjamin Hargis
Wireless networks using 802.11 have made it simple to connect multiple devices to your home network.This can also make your data availiable anywhere, even outside your home.To set this up all you need is a broadband connection connected to a wireless router or a WAP Wireless Access Point. ... WEP or Wireless Encryption Protocol is not secure, I have cracked my own network with a Linux machine running Kismet. ... This is known as Wardriving, some hackers even mark spots on the sidewalk to let other hackers know your home or business is offering free Internet service, or worse yet access to...

Wireless Routers: Features of DLinks DI-634M MIMO Wireless Router by Eric Meyer
If you are interested in purchasing a new wireless router you should consider DLINK's DI-634M. Many wireless routers such as the Linksys WRT54g have been on the market for many years which lack the speed and coverage of newer MIMO enabled routers. Features: MIMO - MIMO stands for (MULTI in... 4.AES (Advanced encryption standard) - Holy crap you need like five degrees and 30 computers to crack this form of encryption. ... So, when you are sharing your internet connection with multiple users you can limit how much their file sharing software eats up.

Offsite Backups by James Walsh
The moment it happens, the primary concern for the user is to get the data back so that the work continues uninterrupted. Sensing this need, a multi-million-dollar data-recovery industry has cropped up that specialises in recovering lost data from a damaged storage device. ... After the encryption, the client software activates the Internet connection and shoots the data across the wires to the remote server, which may be located thousands of miles away, for safe storage. ... This software remains hidden on the hard disk and does not interfere with any other programme.

Wireless Networking, Part 2: Setup and Security by Jason Kohrs
The first installment in this two-part series of Tech Tips provided an introduction to the basic capabilities and hardware involved in wireless networking. In the final installment of this two-part series, we will look at some of the basic setup and security considerations that should be addressed. ... The encryption through WEP is either 64bit, 128bit, or 256bit, where the higher number represents greater encryption, and the strings can be generated by the administrator as a series of letters and numbers.

Penetration Testing on a Switched LAN by Brian Wilson
In this is article we will explore the presence of known vulnerabilities in switched LAN’s. I hope to open your eyes on some of the techniques & tools that can be freely downloaded and used to test your network. Let’s start out with some of the basics we see in most small to medium networks. ... For WEP encryption you can use tools like AirCrack to break the encryption. ... Sniffing/ Tapping the Network As I have stated above Ethereal is a very good (and free) network sniffer but there are many other protocol Sniffing tools on the internet many are free but some vendor charge for there...

Email Fight Club - Avoiding Spam, Spyware, Scams and Cookie Hunters by Barney Barnes
Email Fight Club Rules Follow these 10 common sense suggestions to avoid email trouble. 1. Suspect Everyone: Most unsolicited email is harmless junk from someone just hoping to make a sale or generate a list. However, there are some unscrupulous players out there ( You know...the one with the... If your messaging software doesn't support robust encryption, you can download PGP Freeware encryption software at (http://web.mit.edu/network/pgp.html). ... Messaging software filtering tools will reject mail from your frequent spammers' email addresses, or with certain words ("sex", "porn", or...

Cyber Crimes And Solutions by Mohsin Ayaz
We are currently living in Cyber age, where Internet and computers have major impacts on our way of living, social life and the way we conduct businesses. The usage of information technology has posed great security challenges and ethical questions in front of us. ... Antivirus And Anti spyware Software: Аntivirus software consists of computer programs that attempt to identify, thwart and eliminate computer viruses and other malicious software. ... Encryption is like sending a postal mail to another party with a lock code on the envelope which is known only to the sender and the...