http://www.empoweris.com Managed Network Services, Hardware, Software and Security Support Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:52:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en http://www.empoweris.com/2008/05/07/secure-your-wireless-network-now/ http://www.empoweris.com/2008/05/07/secure-your-wireless-network-now/#comments Thu, 08 May 2008 02:33:43 +0000 jholbrook HackingOnline SafteySecurityWEPWireless http://weblog.empoweris.com/?p=238 So you think you wireless network is safe? You have enabled encryption and created a wep key and so forth, well hold on to your shorts. Cracking your network will be as easy as a youtube search. The information to do so is freely available on the internet. In order to demonstrate this,  am posting [...]]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2008/05/07/secure-your-wireless-network-now/feed/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/07/12/what-is-drivecleaner-and-how-to-remove-it/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/07/12/what-is-drivecleaner-and-how-to-remove-it/#comments Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:10:18 +0000 jholbrook Anti-VirusInternetScamsSecuritySoftwarespyware http://weblog.empoweris.com/2007/07/12/what-is-drivecleaner-and-how-to-remove-it/ Over the last few days, Empower has seen for some reason a large increase in requests for removal of DriveCleaner. Therefore, I thought I would do a post on what it is, why IT IS VERY BAD, and how to get rid of it. DriveCleaner is a program designed to delete temporary internet files, cookies, most recently used [...]]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2007/07/12/what-is-drivecleaner-and-how-to-remove-it/feed/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/04/23/tips-to-proerly-manage-your-email-account/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/04/23/tips-to-proerly-manage-your-email-account/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:00:13 +0000 jholbrook dataEmailInternetoutlookSecurity http://weblog.empoweris.com/2007/04/23/tips-to-proerly-manage-your-email-account/ 1. Using just one email account. Individuals new to email often think about their email account like they do their home address, you only have one home address, so you should only have one email. Instead, you should think about your email address like you do your keys, while it may be okay to use the [...]]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2007/04/23/tips-to-proerly-manage-your-email-account/feed/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/04/03/whats-the-difference-between-spyware-and-a-virus/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/04/03/whats-the-difference-between-spyware-and-a-virus/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:38:28 +0000 R3L3NTL355 anti virusEmailmalwareSecurityspyware http://weblog.empoweris.com/2007/04/03/whats-the-difference-between-spyware-and-a-virus/ What's the difference between spyware and a virus? Spyware and viruses are both forms of unwanted or malicious software, sometimes called “malware.” You need to protect yourself from both. ]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2007/04/03/whats-the-difference-between-spyware-and-a-virus/feed/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/02/28/10-tips-for-safer-instant-messaging/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/02/28/10-tips-for-safer-instant-messaging/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:53:10 +0000 jholbrook Internetonline safetySecurity http://weblog.empoweris.com/?p=80 Communicating by using an instant messaging (IM) program has some of the same security and privacy risks as e-mail, but there are a few unique dangers that you should be aware of. Be careful when creating a screen name. Each IM program asks you to create a screen name, which is similar to an e-mail address. [...]]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2007/02/28/10-tips-for-safer-instant-messaging/feed/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/02/16/warning-change-your-router-password/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/02/16/warning-change-your-router-password/#comments Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:06:42 +0000 jholbrook datainternetonline safetyscamsSecurityWireless http://weblog.empoweris.com/?p=71 Unfortunately, by visiting a malicious web page, a person can inadvertently open up his router for attack; settings on the router can be changed, including the DNS servers used by the members of this small, quickly erected internal network.]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2007/02/16/warning-change-your-router-password/feed/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/01/30/introducing-the-vista-security-center/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/01/30/introducing-the-vista-security-center/#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:52:09 +0000 jholbrook Anti VirusFirewallSecurityVistaWindows http://weblog.empoweris.com/?p=57 Windows Security Center in Windows Vista puts all of your computer's security needs in one easy-to-find, easy-to-monitor location. Windows Security Center helps make your PC more secure by alerting you when your security software is out of date or when your security settings should be strengthened. The Security Center displays your firewall settings and tells you whether your PC is set up to receive automatic software updates from Microsoft.]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2007/01/30/introducing-the-vista-security-center/feed/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/01/10/recognize-phishing-scams-and-fraudulent-e-mails/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/01/10/recognize-phishing-scams-and-fraudulent-e-mails/#comments Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:45:52 +0000 jholbrook EmailInternetOnline SafteyScams http://weblog.empoweris.com/?p=12
Phishing is a type of deception designed to steal your valuable personal data, such as credit card numbers, passwords, account data, or other information. Con artists might send millions of fraudulent e-mail messages that appear to come from Web sites you trust, like your bank or credit card company, and request that you provide personal information. [...]]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2007/01/10/recognize-phishing-scams-and-fraudulent-e-mails/feed/