Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas’09
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Host intrusion protection software, or HIPS, provides rule and behavior-based system monitoring to guard against unwanted changes. HIPS can be used alongside traditional antivirus software to add an extra layer of security. Some host intrusion protection software provides a learning mode and pre-configured rules, but in general HIPS is best suited for more advanced computer users. I have a great list of apps to get you started!
A great step by step article for anyone new to wireless networking with some good to know tips if you are familiar with wireless. The sections on what the bad guys use and the database of default user names and passwords of most routers are worth noting, and in the “who knew” category, researchers have developed a special Wi-Fi blocking paint for rooms.
How to Secure Your Wireless Home Network
Recently there was a very competitive virus test conducted by the well-respected Malware Research Group. See which ones passed and which (big) ones failed in their Real World Tests: link
