November 24, 2009 3:44 AM
Posted by: Ken Harthun
14 Golden Rules of Computer Security,
NAT,
Routers,
Secure Computing,
Security,
Security practiceGolden Rule #1 gives what I consider to be the most basic security maxim, one on which I base all of my security practices, so let me repeat: The best security measures are completely useless if you invite attackers into your PCs or networks.
Windows users will...
September 5, 2009 3:03 PM
Posted by: Ken Harthun
Anti-malware,
Anti-virus,
Browsers,
Critical update,
Firewalls,
Malware,
Microsoft Windows,
NAT,
Patch management,
Routers,
SecurityI received some good feedback on my “14 Golden Rules of Computer Security” list, in particular, this comment from Michael: “…you encourage people to go through...
January 31, 2009 3:58 PM
Posted by: Ken Harthun
Microsoft Windows,
NAT,
Networking,
Routers,
Secure Computing,
Security,
Security managementWhen we buy an appliance, we expect to be able to take it home, take a brief glance at the instructions for setting it up, plug it in and go. For most things, this expectation is fulfilled, even, unfortunately, for the home PC. In fact, once you get a few things plugged into the back of it all you...
August 31, 2008 9:44 PM
Posted by: Ken Harthun
Anti-malware,
Anti-virus,
Firewalls,
NAT,
Routers,
Secure Computing,
SecurityHow to Secure Your Computer: Maxim #2 stressed the importance of using a NAT router to make your network "invisible" to...
July 27, 2008 4:09 PM
Posted by: Ken Harthun
Anti-malware,
Anti-virus,
Browsers,
Email security,
Firewalls,
Malware,
Microsoft Windows,
NAT,
Opinion,
Phishing,
Rootkit,
Routers,
Security,
spam,
VulnerabilitiesIt isn’t getting any better on The Wild, Wild Web, despite state and federal government attempts to arrest and prosecute those responsible for electronically-perpetrated criminal acts. Spyware and malware of all kinds are increasingly more stealthy and difficult to remove thanks to
July 19, 2008 12:58 AM
Posted by: Ken Harthun
Firewalls,
Malware,
Microsoft Windows,
NAT,
Networking,
Routers,
Security,
VulnerabilitiesI just love stories like this one. On the one hand, Internet Storm Center researchers say an unpatched PC connected to the Internet will be compromised in less...
May 18, 2008 6:39 PM
Posted by: Ken Harthun
Browsers,
Firewalls,
NAT,
Opinion,
Routers,
SecurityAside from those unenlightened, naive souls who invite every hacker, phisher and Nigerian scammer on the planet into their computers how many people actually fall victim to hackers? I'm talking about people who take reasonable precautions, like installing a NAT router, running a personal firewall...
February 20, 2008 9:12 PM
Posted by: Ken Harthun
NAT,
Networking,
Routers,
Security,
Security maximLast time, I stressed having a NAT router--or router/firewall--between your PC and the Internet as a first line of defense. This is without question the first, most important security step, but it can be useless unless you have it properly configured; in fact, omitting one crucial first step can...
February 16, 2008 8:02 PM
Posted by: Ken Harthun
Firewalls,
NAT,
Networking,
Security,
Security maximThe other day, I gave you what I consider to be the most basic security maxim, one on which I base all of my security practices: The best security measures are completely useless if you invite attackers into
