Member name: Plums
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| List of 100 most recent messages and comments- Thu Feb 22 08:04:28 2007:
f_prot CommentThe problem with the smaller vendors or developers is definitely that they can't easily supply the same level of... virus definitions available at all times. This is why I am prepared to pay for Norton or one of the other big names.... - Thu Feb 22 08:01:59 2007:
Keyloggers CommentCome to think of it, parents would probably be keen to use them to monitor their children's online activities, and the... employees are goofing off during working hours! When viewed from this perspective they don't sound ominous at all!... - Thu Feb 15 06:17:17 2007:
Spammers_and_anti_spam_software CommentI actually prefer sites that do use CAPTCHA techniques as it assures one of a sense of security behind the site, and is... but I don't believe any site going to these lengths to protect themselves from spammers, could themselves be spammers!... - Thu Feb 15 06:14:21 2007:
paypal_phishing CommentTalking about analyzing email headers, this is something I'd like to learn more about. Are there any decent online... and up to date on the subject? I recall reading one last year in PC Magazine, but I can't locate it anymore.... - Thu Feb 15 06:12:10 2007:
How_to_encrypt CommentPGP used to have a free version available, but I'm not sure whether this is still the case or not. If you really want... both the site and the software. Almost gives one the impression that they're trying to discourage you! ... - Thu Feb 15 06:08:19 2007:
Keyloggers CommentWhy would keylogger programs be regarded as legitimate applications? Do they have any function other than for nefarious... nefarious purposes such as those engaged in by hackers to obtain your pin numbers etc? Who would use them otherwise?... - Wed Feb 14 09:31:58 2007:
Is_the_quality_good_enough CommentI believe that the deterrent factor is probably worth spending a bit on it, although getting something really good,... quality-wise is probably only for the big businesses requiring real top security. Like the banks that you mention.... - Sun Feb 11 13:22:54 2007:
GPS_Jammer CommentI was watching a cab driver in the UK navigating the maze of narrow streets there (driving on the wrong side of the... practise. I'm sure that he was relying on it entirely to navigate as he didn't seem to know the area well at all.... - Sun Feb 11 13:19:05 2007:
Best_free_virus_software CommentDoes avast also have constant updates available that keep up to the minute with the constantly evolving new threats out... is what I am paying Norton for as I assumed that it was an expensive business to keep abreast of all the new viruses.... - Sat Feb 3 17:13:44 2007:
Wiretaps CommentI actually came across an advert for a company that manufactures bugs and jamming devices! One would think that some of... bugs and jamming devices! One would think that some of this stuff is illegal, but it seems to be freely available!... - Sat Feb 3 17:09:40 2007:
CCT_Surveillance CommentRight. The film is probaby stored away somewhere for a period of time and then routinely destroyed. I doubt if even a... if even a fraction of it gets monitored. Possibly random views take place, but they are token rather than meaningful.... - Sat Feb 3 17:07:00 2007:
Immigration_Control CommentMost countries are just opposed to the idea of immigrants flooding in, and this translates to an entrenched set of... changed. Over the years these things are probably just ignored as a matter of principle rather than because of logic.... - Thu Feb 1 07:23:21 2007:
How_Spyware_creeps_in CommentProblem is that even after using running anti-spyware software and deleting some of the advertising spyware, it gets... it daily straight after boot-up to make it really effective. I'm usually in too much of a hurry to do this though :)... - Thu Feb 1 07:18:07 2007:
paypal_phishing CommentIt has got to the point where I suspect even legitimate emails from Paypal and ebay and prefer to open a browser and... a massive business in domain names with URL mis-spellings and you can easily end up on a phishing site like that too! ... - Thu Feb 1 07:14:26 2007:
Signing_credit_and_debit_cards CommentNot sure about this, but I had an experience several years back where a bank employee used my specimen signature on my... the transaction. The police weren't even called in. The employee was fired and my account was immediately credited!... - Thu Feb 1 07:08:49 2007:
Is_the_quality_good_enough CommentI saw a camera in a parking lot recently which seemed to be sweeping the lot in a random pattern. The high mounting... sort of feedback system possibly movement based, which seemed pretty interesting. Anyone know how effective this is?... - Thu Feb 1 07:05:55 2007:
Wiping a hard drive MessageA question I often hear posed is the problem of securing data on a computer when it is handed over to a service lab for... (not sure if that would do the job properly anyway)what is the best method for securely wiping files off a hard drive?... - Sun Jan 28 16:05:48 2007:
Anti_Spyware_Software CommentI had problems with spybot causing my system to hang running Windows XP. Strange thing is that it works perfectly on... machine under exactly the same OS. I had to uninstall it as it was giving endless hassles. Couldn't figure out why.... - Sat Jan 27 15:52:40 2007:
Skype MessageAre calls using skype automatically encrypted? These days there seem to be upwards of 5 million people online using... online using skype at any one time which is mind-boggling! How easy, I wonder would it be to listen in on any of them?... - Sat Jan 27 15:50:09 2007:
Ever_run_a_PC_without_Antivirus CommentHow often should one run a full virus scan? If the anti-virus software is monitoring everything in the background, and... should it even be necessary to do this? Surely all viruses attempting to be installed will be trapped by the software?...
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