Computer & Internet
Security,
Privacy and
Safety
by InternetU.org
Are your browser's security settings turned to "high"?
jdbgmgr.exe virus hoax: there is a hoax
circulating about the Microsoft Windows utility,
jdbgmgr.exe.
To the best of our knowledge this is a hoax. You should NOT delete or alter your operating system files.
- Information Superhighway
Driving Test
This test was developed for a 4th & 5th grade computer workshop. Every
child passed the test. Over 80% of the class scored at least a "B".
We suggest that if you do not score higher than the children, that
you revoke your license to drive on the information superhighway.
- Computer Security &
Privacy FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the basics of Internet
security and an attempt to answer some of those concerns.
- Basic Information
That Every Business Should Know
Did you know there is no known cost effective way to rid or clean
a virus from a computer?
- No More Spam For Me,
Please
- 10 Simple Security Rules
for Using the Internet
A top-10 list to help you get started.
- Many
New Viri & Email Harvesting
The Klez Worm, a game Trojan, returned mail virus and information
on the harvesting of email addresses from webpages.
- The Klez Virus
- An
Email Thread About Klez
- Klez
Can NOT be Cleaned From a Computer
- DevWebPro / ientrymail.com / ientry.com:
A Case Study in How NOT to Advertise
- Should You Be Operating
System Dependent?
If all of your computers run on one operating system, such as Microsoft,
you may wish to reconsider this decision.
- The McAfee Fallacy
Virus protection software does not necessarily protect you from getting
a virus, nor will it guarantee that you have cleaned a virus from
your computer.
- MP3 & Music Sharing
Software
Kazaa uses malware and spyware while you are on the Internet.
- Nimda, Java, Active Webpages,
Cookies and the Re-tooling of Information Plants
Mobile code should be considered dangerous.
- Microsoft
Has Hidden Files on Your Computer
No one is sure that these viruses aren't leaving
remnants/backdoors behind. The only way you can know
for sure is to throw away the machines. The next
best alternative would be to reformat the harddrive
and re-install the operating system.
-- InternetU.org Security Dept.
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