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2024-10-25 eBay Account Hijacked
The true story of a friend trying to answer questions for an item he was selling on eBay and became a victim of Cross Site Scripting. In this article we take a deeper look at this vulnerability and what you can do to prevent getting your cookies stolen. If you sell anything on eBay, you'll want to read this article.
2024-11-20 Does a home user need a router for added security?
I have read all of your reviews on
the virus software companies. My question is; does a home user need a
router for added security? I have been told by many who use computers
that it's a good idea. The only one who said that I should "take it
back to the store", was a tech support worker at my ISP. Well what is
your opinion?
Thank You, Mr. Ford
To Have or Not to Have... that is the question.
To
answer the question, should you install a router, we need to address
what functions the router adds, and which of these functions are
security related. Then, look if these services and functions are being
supplies elsewhere.
2024-10-09 Understanding Heuristics
The hot term in antivirus programs this year is 'heuristics'. In this article we take a deeper look at what it is, and how it can help protect you against viruses that haven't been identified and labeled yet.
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| Here is the official Alcatraz Security computer security reviews of 2007. As the year progresses we will continue to add products and applications. This list reviews the products on their own service level. For example, we review Agnitum Outpost Pro on it's ability to provide firewall and antispyware protection. If you need antivirus protection, or firewall protection we recommend you look those specific reviews. | |
2007 Computer Security Software ReviewsSecurity Shield 2007
This year PC Security Shield released a new version of their popular Shield antivirus, and this time it's got a super charged engine while be powered by F-Secure (the world leader in antivirus technology). We tested every facet of Security Shield 2007 from stopping 10 of the most destructive viruses, to attempting to install root kits that contain adware and spyware, to running leak tests and port scans on the firewall. The results... outstanding. Read our detailed review of Security Shield 2007 and you'll understand why it's our favorite PC security software package for 2007.