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North AmericaÂ’s “October Surprise” – 2.5 Million Personal Electronic Records Stolen in 2004 Due to Computer Thefts

SAN RAFAEL, CA (PRWEB) November 3, 2004

All eyes have been on California’s most recent “October Surprise” — a network hack that led to one of the largest known data security breaches on record.

In October, officials for the state apologized for an unauthorized exposure of Social Security Numbers and other personal records of more than 1.4 million University of California students. As a result, CaliforniaÂ’s data security practices have been receiving close scrutiny.

“A great deal of focus has been given to California due to SB1386, a state law that requires reporting data security breaches,” says enterprise computer security expert Noah Groth, president of PC Guardian Anti-Theft Products Inc. “However, computer and data thefts take place regularly around the country. PC Guardian tracks computer thefts year-round, and we’ve found dozens of thefts in the United States and Canada that have resulted in the exposure of nearly 2.5 million records,” says Groth. “In every case, risk of data loss could have been reduced if the computers had been locked down using a computer cable lock.”

For instance, in the last 12 months PC Guardian has identified the following thefts:

1. Officials for the Ohio Democratic Party announced the theft of three computers, including a server that contained the local partyÂ’s financial information, names and personal phone numbers of hundreds of party members, candidates and volunteers.

2. The Republican Party campaign headquarters in Washington state announced the theft of three laptops with confidential Bush-Cheney campaign information.

3. Reynolds Cancer Support Center officials warned clients that a server containing personal health information was stolen from its Fort Smith, Ark., office.

4. A Lake Forest, Calif., direct mail marketing company reported the theft of a server containing personal financial records of more than 100,000 credit union customers in the western United States.

5. First Option Financial reported the theft of thousands of personal financial records when computers were stolen from its office in Houston, Texas.

6. Wells Fargo & Company lost more than 200,000 customer financial records when two laptops were stolen, one in California, the other in Texas.

7. Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), in Arlington, Virginia, reported the theft of computers containing financial data on thousands of customers from United Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Delta Airlines and American Airlines.

8. Kern County Mental Health Office lost 110,000 personal Medicare records when a laptop was stolen from its Bakersfield, Calif. office.

Computer theft costs business and consumers more than $ 5 billion each year, according to Groth. PC Guardian Anti-Theft Products routinely helps large businesses and government agencies avoid the embarrassment of having to notify customers of a data security breaches by developing advanced computer security lockdowns.

“Our job is to give IT administrators the tools they need to protect their data, reduce the risks of data loss and avoid the costs associated with having the notify customers of a security breach,” says Groth.

Since its founding 20 years ago, PC Guardian has developed more than 150 computer anti-theft solutions — more than any other computer security manufacturer.

PC GuardianÂ’s solutions include the following:

•    The patented Notebook Guardian, which secures laptops, desktops, projectors and flat panel monitors and is the preferred security solution for more than 50 major corporations and agencies in the US.

•    The Double Guardian, and the Notebook Guardian Expansion System. Each solution simultaneously protects more than one piece of equipment. The Expansion System secures virtually any equipment configuration.

•    The dual-purpose CD-ROM and 3.5” Disc Drive Lock, which protects against unauthorized downloading of sensitive data, the installation of unauthorized computer programs and the use of company computers to create illegal copies of CDs or DVDs.

For more information about PC Guardian Anti-Theft Products, visit the companyÂ’s Web site http://www.pcguardiananti-theft.com/ or call 800-288-8126 (415-459-0190).

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Computer Security For Your EBiz

Online computer security is overlooked or minimized by too many Internet businesses. There are numerous security software packages available. Each company offers a multitude of features to keep your business computer safe and secure. So which features are essential? Which ones can’t you do without? Which of these features are already in your business computer? Most vendors sell the basic version of their security software and sell the premium versions (usually with the features that you really need) at a higher price. Is it worth it to pay more for the premium versions of these security programs?

To safeguard your online business computer the following are what you absolutely should have:

1. Anti Virus Software

Having an anti virus system installed in your business computer is a must as it will detect and remove viruses and worms that have gotten into your hard drive. You may accidentally download infected files, receive infected e-mails or have your system compromised after visiting questionable websites. Once installed on your business computer, your anti virus software will need to be updated on a regular basis since new viruses are created every day. Most anti virus software programs automatically update themselves.

2. Personal Firewall

Install a personal firewall on your business computer to keep hackers and malicious programs from infiltrating your computer and accessing your business files. A personal firewall will monitor connections that are coming in to and going out of your computer.

3. Anti Spyware Program

Install anti spyware program in your business computer in order to block or remove spyware and adware programs that have gotten into the computer. Spyware and adware programs are malicious programs with hidden code. They disguise themselves as acceptable files. For instance, rootkit programs are often used by hackers to hide spyware and malware.

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4. Wireless Network Monitoring Software

If you use a wireless networking system this piece of software is absolutely essential. It will prevent unauthorized individuals from using up all your bandwidth or invading your wireless network. With wireless network monitoring software you can set up access IDs, passwords and network addresses.

The following are also good for security although it may not be as critical to have the best software available:

1. Anti Phishing/Fraud Defense Software

This security software protects your business computer against phishing and fraud. It stops various online fraud attempts to get your credit card number or bank account number. If you use Internet Explorer or Firefox as your browser, they already have this security feature integrated.

2. Online Identity Protection Software

Online identify protection software protects you from online identity theft. Most of the sites you will use for online purchases already have some type of online identity protection implemented. If you use your credit card or debit card for online purchases, be aware that it comes with online protection in cases of unauthorized purchases.

3. Anti Spam Software

An anti spam software filters e-mails you did not request or e-mails that may contain dangerous files. Web-based e-mail services like Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo already have spam filters in place. If you mistakenly open an e-mail with a suspicious attachment or links to sites designed to steal your information, the anti spam software will scan the attachment first or disable the links so that you do not accidentally click on them.

4. Pop-Up Blocker

A pop-up blocker prevents malicious scripts in pop-up webpages from executing. Again, Internet Explorer and Firefox already have a pop-up blocker installed.

When you purchase any of these security software packages to protect your eBiz computer, make sure you keep your subscription up to date. Keeping your security software current helps keep your online business computer secure.

Most security software offers similar features and protection capabilities. There is, however, security software that is specifically recommended for online businesses. Most of this security software can be downloaded for free during a trial period before you purchase the full version.

Your business computer can never be 100% safe and secure. You can, however, lower the risk of unauthorized access to it by using security programs and keeping them all current. By doing this, you save yourself time and money.

Please also read about another essential safeguard involving password security.

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New York Computer Crimes – A common Offense

The most common offense now a day is illegal use of a computer. More than 400 million people use World Wide Web all over the world. Out of them at least one million users may engage in illegal Internet activities that are called computer crimes or cyber crimes. A computer crime includes internet related falsification, fraud, deception, harm and the removal of stolen goods.

About 80 percent of all computers related crimes result from insider hits. Expert computer crime attorneys report that the fanatic groups hire telecom workers to use phone networks to entrust fraud and piracy. Let us discuss the types of computer crimes here in this article. 

Types of Computer Crimes

Hacking

Hacking is an illegal way of breaking into a computer system to get an unauthorized right to use. In the other word we can say, the act of beating the security ability of a system to take a prohibited access to the information stored on the computer system is called hacking. One of the highly risky computer crime is the hacking of IP addresses of a particular system to execute with a fake identity and unidentified while carrying out the criminal cases.

Phishing

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Another type of computer crime is Phishing. It is the act of going to obtain sensitive data like usernames, passwords, and credit card details by covering as a dependable resource. Phishing is carried out by emails or attract the users by putting personal information through false websites. Computer criminals always use websites that are looking similar with some popular website, so the users feel secure and give their all details there.

Computer Viruses

Computer viruses are other kind of computer crimes that can duplicate themselves and harm the computer systems without the awareness of the system operators. Viruses easily spread to other computers through different source like internet, USB drives and CDs. However computer viruses are written in some cruel codes with an aim to damage a computer system and destroy all valuable information. Writing computer viruses code is a criminal activity.

Identity Criminal

This is another most serious crime as it involves stealing money through the use of a wrong identity. The financial identity criminal involves the use of a false identity to get goods and services where as a commercial identity criminal one who use someone’s business name or credit card details for commercial uses.

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Get Rid Of Privacy Guard 2010 Malware – Keep Your Computer Protected From Dangerous Malware

Privacy and security is something that everyone wants to have on their computer and on the internet. To be able to do thing like make online purchases without the fear of someone getting your login information or your credit card details is something we need to be able to rely on. Having your home computer protected by external threats like viruses and other malware that can get on your computer and share your personal information is something everyone needs to be prepared for.

Unfortunately every program out there that looks and acts like it will protect you is not the same. Sometimes they come in the form of malware and other viruses that you are trying to protect yourself from. Privacy guard 2010 is a good example of this type of deception. Let’s take a moment and look to see what it exactly does to convince you to purchase a copy of this malware.

After this malware installs on your computer you will be given a warning that one of several different running processes in the background on your computer has a security issue and suggests that you scan and clean your system. No matter what you click on you will be brought to a screen that acts like it is really scanning your system. Once that scan is completed, you will be informed that other issues were found, but the only way for them to be taken care of is to purchase and activate this and you need to get rid of privacy guard 2010 to stop this.

To get you to believe that there are issues with your computer this malware will secretly terminate random programs either during use or when you try to open them. You will then be given a warning message that tells you the program has been infected and that it is attempting to access personal information and transmit it an unknown third party.

Once again, when this screen comes up, no matter what you click, even the button to close the window you will be brought to a screen that prompts you to purchase and activate your copy of this malware.

What you can do is get real PC security software on your computer and that will not only clean up any current infections, but more importantly, if kept updated it will protect you from future threats that could possibly try and creep on your computer without your knowledge.

Here is how to get rid of security guard 2010 fast.

#1 Restart your computer in safe mode. You need to do this because this malware will not allow you to stop it running when in normal mode. To do this you need to restart your computer and then select safe mode with networking from the menu that appears.

#2 Once in safe mode open your browser and download a system and registry scanner. this will scan your computer for any running malware and then stop it for you.

#3 Once this is done it will remove the malware and fix and system and registry errors it has left behind. This is the best way to get rid of privacy guard 2010 malware and keep your computer safe.



Got a computer? Do you use email or surf the Net? Do you know what a key logger is? If not, your identity could be stolen at any time.

(PRWEB) August 10, 2004

Cyber Indentity theft goes beyond just spyware or trojan horse virues. A “junkware” tool called a “key logger” will record every key stroke you make on your keyboard, including your user name and password and send that information to an indentity theif without you even knowing it.

There is hope. Many banks and other institutions are fighting back with consumer alrets, links, and other resources to empower their end users to protect themselves, but some say that is not enough. Geeks In A Flash!(http://www.geeksinaflash.com)a Wilmington, NC based company that provides a 24 hour virtual service center for their customers to get immeidate fixes for most computer problems.

Officials at the North Carolina base firm say that most users don’t have the time or get intimidated by performing such procedures on their own, just like most people are afraid of trying to play doctor on their own bodies or mechanic with their own vehicles.

“Just like I go to a specialist for things I don’t understand like watch repair, car repair, medical issues, I trust information technology professionals, with a proven track record that can fix my problems and educate me on how to protect myself from future problems” – says Christine Bradley, a Internet-based Children’s Bookstore owner.

Bradley’s company http://www.Simply4Learning.com relies on the Internet and her PC and says she cannot afford to have her business or customer information in jeopardy at anytime.

Bradley says that Geeks In A Flash! has “kept my system in optimal working oder, my customer information safe, and taught me how to identify problems before they become major issues”

“We try at all cost to educate our customers so that disaster is minimal at all times” says CEO, Manuel W. Lloyd. “Most people rely heavily on their computers for communicating with email, doing research and buying/selling on the Internet, so identity theft is a prime target for hackers… if users can put in preventive measures early enough, not only does their information becomes safer, but also that of their family, friends, and customers too.”

Geeks In A Flash! uses a process that allows customer who suspect or have known problems to pull into their “virutal garage”. It’s like going to a place to get your car checked, or going to a doctor to get a routine checkup.

Customers simply send their computer dispaly to Geeks In A Flash! and within seconds, a customer will get immediate assistance without having to wait on hold as opposed to most help desk support companies. This saves customers the headache of having to lug their computer to a repair shop or have their day interrupted by having a technician to come to their home or business. The customer maintains complete control over the session and can close the session at any time they desire. Software giant, Microsoft is now using this type of technology in their Windows XP operating system, called “Remote Assistance”.

“I’ve used this methodology in any computer based company I’ve started and it’s always been proven to be fast, safe, and reliable.” says Lloyd who owns three different technology companies.

Geeks In A Flash! is open 24 hours a day to give support all over the world and Lloyd has stated that “we get customers from Austrailia, England, and all over the US.”

Geeks In A Flash! is a Wilmington, NC based company that provides 24 hour computer and network support for small office/home office and small businesses that have little to no IT support. They provide free accounts and paid service contracts as well as website design, network support, and consulting. Visit http://www.geeksinaflash.com or send an email to help@geeksinaflash.com, or call 888.211.1623 24 hour a day 7 days a week.

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Why File Encryption Is Cheap Identity Theft Insurance against Computer Identity Theft

With more identity information collected and conveniently stored in digital form, it has become much easier for savvy thieves to steal large amounts of personal identification information from computers, particularly from vulnerable employee laptops. The stolen information is then used or sold to become part of the huge identity theft problem facing businesses and individuals. As older methods of protecting information on the computer have proved inadequate in deterring sophisticated cyber criminals, security experts have started to recommend file encryption as a cheap and reliable method of protecting vital information.

Passwords Aren’t Enough

Although passwords are a necessary part of computer security, even the best passwords are unable to fully protect the information on a computer. Password hacking has reached the stage where almost all passwords can be broken, given enough time. Likewise, security devices for laptops may protect against easy theft, but aren’t much use against persistent identity thieves. A much more secure way to provide cheap identity theft insurance for computer files is to use file encryption. The best file encryption programs are user friendly and can be run automatically without hindering computer performance. The cost of such programs is far less than the cost of rectifying stolen identification information.

Encryption Solutions

Digital information can be encrypted in several different ways. FDE, or full disk encryption, protects data by encrypting everything on the hard drive that boots the computer. Access to the data is limited to those who can authenticate to the FDE software. Another type of encryption is virtual disk encryption in which a container is created on the disk to hold files and folders. Users cannot access the container at all without successful authentication. A third type of encryption, file or folder encryption, encrypts individual files or folders, and denies access to those without proper authentication. These files have separate encryption keys and can be managed on an individual basis. File encryption is often used when multiple users share a single computer. Cryptographic systems of this type can encrypt even the metadata belonging to the files, which can be important for identity information storage.

All encryption solutions require good management, and businesses must maintain the solutions to their encryption products. As encryption technology changes and inevitable vulnerabilities on older technologies are discovered, older devices containing identity information could be attacked and accessed by enterprising hackers. With knowledgeable management, good encryption solutions have become a crucial part of computer security.

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Computer Protection Software – Am I Sufficiently Protected

You probably already know that it not very clever to go online without some decent computer protection software installed. It is imperative that you run an updated antivirus program to block new threats.

In this day and age, where computers are being used for chatting, online banking, e-commerce or investing, it is essential to keep your computer protection software up to date all of the time.

Hackers more than likely will not actively target your PC while you are just surfing the net for information or checking your e-mail. Most, so called “real” hackers are just interested in breaking in to the servers of large corporations. They enjoy the kick of testing and displaying their computer skills, while not really interested in stealing data.

Cyber-criminals on the other hand, usually work in groups and are actively looking for personal credentials or information which they then later can sell online. Maybe you don’t consider yourself to be that important or rich enough to attract the attention of cyber-criminals.

That might be so, but your compromised computer is still of great use to them. They could use your e-mail credentials to start spamming other people and so on… I am sure none of you would be to pleased if a virus or Worm, residing on your PC, decided to check your Outlook contacts and send an email to each one of them to propagate the infection.

How about you playing what seems to be an innocent game of online poker. That is a place where many people from all over the world gather and it is also an ideal spot for cyber-criminals to be on the lookout for vulnerable PC’s to infect.

Imagine somebody looking over your shoulder and seeing the cards you hold. Imagine somebody recording every keystroke you make, including your e-mail password, online banking credentials etc … It is perfectly possible in today’s cyberage.

Computer security software protects you against these kind of intrusions and unwanted manipulation of your PC. This kind of sophisticated keylogging spyware is usually not detected by the more popular antivirus vendors. They usually have some anti-spyware options, but at the basic level.

Computer protection software begins with a new up to date anti-virus program. It is also desirable to install anti-spyware software.

On top of an antivirus solution, big corporations have state of the art routers and switches in place, not to mention hardware firewalls to hold back hackers from intruding their systems. Some of the enterprise security solutions have been made available to the consumer.

If you feel that your present computer protection software could use an extra layer of protection, have a look at http://pcuserinfo.com/reviews/sentrybay-personal-data-protection/

Reading Standing Up

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Reading books before one has paid for them is quite a common practice in Japan. This and many booshops do not attempt to stop it. "Reading Standing Up" (tachiyomi), as it is called in Japanese is hardly considered to be immoral, and in this case, there did not seem to be any injunction not to do so. In some bookstores selling first hand books there are facilities for people to sit down and read the books prior to purchase.

But even in those cases where bookstores have signs saying "no reading standing up," the practice seems to be very difficult to prevent. Convenience stores are often lined with high school students reading their way through a manga book or two while waiting for the bus. Bearing in mind that a highschool student can read a manga in about 10 to 15 minutes, and each costs about 8 US dollars a copy, this represents a considerable expense.

The same Japanese would not steal a camera if it were left on a park bench, and (like me) may leave the front door of their houses open when they go out. Where I come from you can’t leave a car or bicycle unlocked for more than a few minutes before some one will steal it thinking "its asking to be taken," and yet the number of people "stealing a read" is comparatively frew.

I think that at the present time Japanese society has generally less theivery of all kinds than the UK. But I find it interesting and notable that the Japanese excell in some areas more than others.

The faces of the people in this photograph have been blurred to disguise their identity even though THEY ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING WRONG.

I repeat that this particularly bookshop did not seem to object to people reading the books at all, so the people in the photograph are not stealing anything.

How The Computer Criminals Control Information – Types of Computer Crime

As computer-related crimes become more prevalent, understanding the types of computer-related crimes provides law enforcement an insight for investigative strategies.

The first insight is knowing the types of computer crimes.

Computer as the Target

This computer crime includes theft of intellectual property. The offender accesses the operating program under the guise of the system’s manager. The intruder accesses the contents of computer files in the system through the trap door that permits access to systems should there be a human or technological problem.

Here, the offender uses the computer to obtain information or to damage operating programs while committing the following computer crimes:

* Theft of marketing information, like customer lists, pricing data, or marketing plans
* Blackmail based on information gained from computerized files, like the medical information, personal history, or sexual preference
* Sabotage of intellectual property, marketing, pricing, or personnel data
* Sabotage of operating systems and programs with the intent to impede a business or create chaos in a business operations
* Unlawful access to criminal justice and other government records
* Changing a criminal history, modifying want and warrant information
* Creating a driver’s license, passport, or another document for false identification
* Changing tax records or gaining access to intelligence files
* Techno-vandalism through unauthorized access to damage files or programs
* Techno-trespass violating the owner’s privacy as in criminal trespass

Computer as the Instrumentality of the Crime

Here, the processes of the computer facilitate the crime.

The computer criminal introduces a new code (programming instructions) to manipulate the computer’s analytical processes and for converting legitimate computer processes for the following illegitimate purposes:

* Fraudulent use of automated teller machine (ATM) cards and accounts
* Theft of money from accrual, conversion, or transfer accounts, credit card fraud, fraud from computer transactions like the stock transfers, sales, or billings and telecommunications fraud
* Billing charges to other customers through cellular phones
* Once they capture the computerized billing codes, the computer criminals program these codes into other cellular phones simply by hooking up the phone to a personal computer
* Using software originally developed by programmers in other countries they reprogram the signal chip in the cellular phone
* Share the same through underground computer bulletin board services (BBS)

Computer is incidental to other crimes

In this category of computer crime, the computer is not essential for the crime to occur.

In every following case, the systems merely facilitate the offenses:

* Helping the computer crime to occur faster
* Processing of greater amounts of information
* Making the computer crime more difficult to identify and trace
* Unlawful banking transactions and money laundering
* Supporting unlawful activity via BBSs
* Erasing or denying proper access of organized computer crime records or books, and bookmaking involving drug raids, money laundering seizures, and other arrests in encrypt the data or design
* Allowing computer criminals to destroy the storage media, such as disks, to eliminate evidence of their illegal activities
* Letting child pornographers exchange information through BBSs

These computer crimes require unique data recovery techniques in order to gain access to the evidence.

Computer Crimes Associated With the Prevalence of Computers

The presence of computers, and microcomputers, generates sinister mutations of the traditional crimes like the software piracy/counterfeiting, copyright violation of computer programs, counterfeit equipment, black market computer equipment and programs, and theft of technological equipment.

* Violation of copyright restrictions of commercial software can result in the staggering loss to businesses
* Hackers break into computers with the help of the software illegally written and sold
* Successful computer programs, like the word processing, spreadsheets, and databases are duplicated, packaged, and sold illegally on a large scale
* Just like the pirated audio and video tapes, counterfeit computers and peripherals (items such as modems and hard disks) are also manufactured and sold under the guise of originals

Legal Issues Of Computer Crimes

Some States have enacted laws specifically directed toward computer crimes, while other States rely fundamentally on the common law as it applies to current and emerging technology. The elements of a computer-related offense must be established for successful prosecution.

* The physical act of a computer crime, actus reus, may be demonstrated best by an electronic impulse
* It is difficult to define and track
* A computer crime can occur in 3 milliseconds using a program code that tells the software to erase itself after the computer executes the action eliminating the evidentiary trail
* Causation relates to the self-destruction of computer programs that facilitate computer crimes and an investigator can not show causation if the offender erases the executing instructions
* The electronic data interchange (EDI) and its networks complicate the legal elements by making computer crimes more difficult for law enforcement to specify, document, and materially link the crime to an individual
* The EDI connects parties via computer for contract negotiations, sales, collections, and other business transactions
* The computer becomes the vault, with the EDI serving as the key to its contents
* The ability to access data in the computer must be relatively easy in order to maximize business efficiency
* Security controls must be introduced in order to protect the business’ “crown jewels”
* Maximum security and easy accessibility are not compatible: As the businesses prefer user-friendly equipment, system security usually takes second priority
* The phenomenal growth of computer BBSs, on-line services, and the Internet only serves to compound the problem

As a result, computer-related crimes become easier to perpetrate and more difficult to identify, investigate, and prove.

Special Problems with Computer Crime

Intellectual property consists of concepts, ideas, planning documents, designs, formulas, and other information-based materials intended for products or services that have some commercial value or represent original thoughts or theses. Crimes associated with intellectual property focus primarily on theft when the product has commercial value, as opposed to basic research or research for private use.

Intellectual Property:

* Involves formulas, processes, components, structure, characteristics, and applications of new technologies and covers such areas as fiber optics, computer chip designs and conductivity, and telecommunications equipment, protocols, and technologies
* Associated with the marketing and production of new technologies
* Pricing information, marketing targets, product release dates, and production timetables

Computer Crimes by Malfeasance

The concept of computer crimes by malfeasance means that computer-related behavior stretches the bounds of legality and may be viewed as only technically wrong.

Some of the scenarios of malfeasance computer crimes:

* A parent offers to copy a computer program for a school that cannot afford to buy the software
* An employee secretly maintains a small database in an office computer as part of a sideline business
* An individual uses someone else’s computer account number and password to view the contents of a database
* A customer gives her unlisted telephone number as part of a sales transaction at a store. The store enters the number into a computerized database and later sells the data to a telemarketing firm without the customer’s permission
* A university computer programmer develops a program to schedule classes as part of a job assignment. The programmer then accepts a job with another university and leaves with a copy of the program for use at the new place of employment

These computer crimes illustrate the gray areas of computer abuse, areas that fall increasingly on the shoulders of law enforcement to address and resolve.

International Issues:

Technological knowledge and expertise contribute to the growth of computer crime on an international level.

Businesses can make great use of the

* Unifying measures
* Open communications like the single, European-wide communication protocol
* Strong profit-oriented EU market spanning 12 countries
* Open borders
* Unification of technology standard
* Easier banking
* Monetary transfers between countries

Computer criminals are taking undue advantage of all these issues as:

* Emerging international crime-related issues
* Industrial espionage/competitive intelligence
* Economic/political espionage
* Expansion of international organized crime beyond traditional areas
* Theft of technological hardware

Computer criminals have adapted the advancements of computer technology to further their own illegal activities. Unfortunately, their actions have far out-paced the ability of police to respond effectively. Protocols must be developed for law enforcement to stall the

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What is Protection For Computer?

Protection For Computer, a program that can reproduce itself and infect a computer without the uesr’s consent, has become the leading factor that cause computer problems or inconvenience to worldwide users. Protection For Computer can spread from disk to disk, even form one computer to another. It is really horrible for users. People would never think about getting infected with virus, but for the sake, they must get Protection For Computer out of their PC soon.

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If your PC has been infected with Protection For Computer, you mat be fed up by these situations: computer running slow; popping up various ads while you are surfing the net; threatening to your privacy, etc. They are really annoying but you have to figure out how to get Protection For Computer out of your machine. The following steps may help:

Back up your important files or data on your PC and remember to store them to a safe place. Virus always attacks your PC unknowingly and the advanced backup can reduce your lose when your PC break down.
Download a powerful security program for removing virus. You should get one from secure website.
Disconnect to internet. Reboot your PC and press F8 to go to safe mode. Launch the security program and use it to remove Protection For Computer.
After removing all the detected files, restart your PC and scan your system again. Make sure there is no suspicious file undetected.

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There is no doubt email has revolutionized the way we communicate with one another. Millions of emails are transmitted daily throughout the world to everyone connected to the Internet. The question is, how do you know which emails are legitimate and which ones compromise your computer protection and internet security? If you think you know, you may be in for a little surprise.

What if someone told you they could become anyone you know (or any business, for that matter) without your knowledge? Some may think this is ridiculous, but it is not far from the truth. Complete strangers can take your email address and email anyone they wanted… all without knowing your email username and password. If they want, they can even attach malware (short for malicious software) to the emails that can evade antivirus protection and other forms of computer protection. So how do you know if an email came from someone you know versus a complete stranger that just used their email address?

Granted, the majority of email you receive is probably legitimate, but it is important to know the above exists. In fact, malicious emails are most commonly used to exploit your computer protection and personal vulnerabilities in three ways.

1. Entice you to download and run an email attachment with cloaked malware

2. Entice you to open up an email with malicious scripting

3. Entice you to forfeit personal and sensitive information

To protect yourself and your system from these email exploits, you can not strictly rely on computer protection and internet security software since they will never give you 100% security. Knowing this, you’ll now learn proper personal and computer protection measures by looking for the appropriate signs of malicious emails.

The first thing to know is each part of an email can be randomly altered either by a hacker or a computer worm to look unique and legitimate. This includes:

1. The To:, From:, CC: and BCC: fields

2. The Subject line

3. The Body text

4. The email attachment name

5. The email attachment extension (i.e. .exe, .zip, etc.)

While antivirus software can not provide 100% computer protection, it definitely helps in detecting malicious emails. Antivirus software aside though, you need to analyze all your email before opening anything. If you don’t know the sender, if the subject sounds bogus, or common words or names are spelled awkwardly, it should raise a red flag. Even if the email looks like it came from someone you know, it never hurts to get a confirmation. In short, if the email looks suspicious, don’t open it!

Identifying malicious email without attachments or code in them is a different story. These emails are called phishing emails because they lure you to reveal personal information. They usually look like they come from companies and entice you to either click on a web link or call a phone number.

If you stumble into phishing emails, the two most important things to remember are first, never click on links in an email. If an email asks you to click on a web link, open up a web browser and manually type it in. Second, if you are unsure of the email’s integrity, go to the company’s website, contact their customer service department, and inquire about the email.

While the above are the two core things to always consider when looking for phishing emails, it never hurts to have additional layers of computer protection. With that in mind, download a free legitimate anti-phishing toolbar and make sure your antivirus software has the most recent updates on it.

Email is a wonderful thing; just know that malicious email can bypass computer protection and internet security. With people and computer worms having the capability of emulating any person or company, you always need to stay alert and analyze each and every email. By following these strategies and tactics for identifying emails, you will be steps ahead of the typical Internet user and dramatically increase your computer protection and internet security.

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