This article lists some Computer Security Terms and Computer Security Terminology. For anyone reading any of the computer security terms below for the first time, I highly recommend that you Google these keywords and learn more about them. Adware: The difference between Adware and Spyware is very subtle. Both Adware and Spyware is installed without […]
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WordPress Security Tips to protect your WordPress Blog
While WordPress in general is pretty secure grounds up, it is still vulnerable to the many kinds of security exploits out there. WordPress Security Tip # 1: Upgrade your WordPress Blog Keeping your WordPress blog up to date by installing the latest version of WordPress. You may think it is pain to update every time, […]
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Is Open Source Software Really more Secure? The constant stream of Windows vulnerability attacks result not solely due to security holes in the Operating System, but also because of the ubiquity of Windows as both a client and server operating system makes it a prime target for any malicious intent. While open source zealots declare […]
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The notion of passwords is not flawed, but rather it is the type of passwords that are commonly used that lead to password or security breaches. You need to have a complex and a strong password which needs to be changed on a regular basis in order to mitigate a successful password attack on your […]
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