Wireless Computing and Security

Dorothy Gosling — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:29:00 GMT

Have you joined the wireless world? Many people think of wireless technology as applying only to computers. If you have a cordless phone, a garage door opener, GPS in your car, a satellite hookup for your TV, or a cell phone, then you have been using wireless technology as long as you've been using those items. Surprised? Many people are when they realize they have been using a cordless phone or garage door opener, for several years. ...(read more)

But My OS is Linux, I don't need security! ...or do I?

Dorothy Gosling — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:30:00 GMT

Those people who use Linux as an Operating System, often say they don't need to protect their computer from Malware,Spyware, Adware, Identity Theft etc etc. because they believe Linux is not at risk partly because it is not the main target of the scumware writers. Well they are wrong. The Malware writers are increasingly aiming at the alternate OS's with their scumware because it is more of a challenge now than Windows. Every hacker/cracker writes scumware for Windows, not every hacker/cracker writes for Linux. BUT the day is coming folks when Linux will be as heavily infected as a Windows OS. Many of the Security recommendations are the same as they are for Windows, but there are also unique ...(read more)

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Wireless Computing and Security

But My OS is Linux, I don't need security! ...or do I?