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What is RSS and how can I view RSS feeds?
2007-06-07 07:16:40
RSS is a powerful way to have the latest blog and news articles streamed directly to your computer. Whenever a new entry is added to your favorite blog, your RSS reader will automatically find it and send you a notification.To add an RSS feed to your reader, Just look for this icon when you are viewing blogs and click on it. It will either take you to a page with more info, or it will add the feed directly to your reader. In the case of the feed for this site, you will be taken to a page listing all of the items currently in the feed, and from there you can click the RSS icon on that page and it will be added to your reader. Give it a try.FeedReader is a good free app to use if you don't have one.


6 Reasons Why Firefox Is Better Than Internet Explorer
2007-06-05 22:11:56
6 Reasons Why Firefox Is Better Than Internet Explorer Web browsers are a useful every-day sort of thing. You're using one right now to read this page. How do you know the one you use is keeping you safe while you surf? If you use IE7, here are some things to keep in mind. Reason 1: Better Management of Personal InfoInternet Explorer stores information about the web sites you visit in several location. Not all of them are removed when you clear your cache. Some information about the web sites you visit is stored in the Windows registry on your PC. This information can be stolen by spyware programs.Firefix stores your information in one location, which can be cleared at any time. You can even set it to clear the info each time you finish your browsing session and close the browser window.Reason 2: Less Vulnerable To Attacks Most malicious programs which exploit web browsers are written for Internet Explorer, which has required more patches to fix problems over time. Reason 3: Extensi


Using Clean Filesharing Programs
2007-05-18 15:45:31
The Best Peer to Peer (File Sharing) Programs Many people use programs such as KaZaa, BitTorrent and Limewire to share media on line. These "peer to peer" applications, as they are called, allow millions of people to connect to one large network to download and share music, movies, and more. What a lot people don't know is that some of these programs are infected with advertising software and spyware. Below is are lists of infected and clean peer to peer applications taken from an article called Clean and Infected File Sharing Programs at spywareinfo.com. Infected Audiogalaxy Imesh OneMX FreeWire Exeem BitTorrent Ultra FileCroc Kiwi Alpha RockItNet Warez P2P KaZaa (offers a paid version without spyware) Limewire (Older versions only, please update at http://www.limewire.com/) Bearshare (offers a paid version without spyware) Xolox (Currently retesting) Morpheus (Older versions only. All third party bundles have been removed from Morpheus as of version 4.9.


NSA, FBI, DOJ and Privacy
2007-05-18 10:11:37
The National Security Agency (NSA) is responsible for America's data security. They are the lead organization for hacking, cracking and encryption. Technically it would be illegal for them to spy on their own citizens. Read from several major news sources about why personal privacy in America might be taken for granted. MSNBC - Privacy under attack, but does anybody care? Surveillance and phone taps are now in many places of the world. USA Today - NSA has massive database of Americans' phone calls The National Security Agency has bullied several phone companies into giving up "aggregate data" about their phone customers. The info they store includes who calls who and at what times. All of this information is stored on computer as part of America's anti-terrorism efforts. USA Today - Questions and answers about the NSA phone record collection program Questions and answers from an anonymous source regarding the government's reasoning as well as their legal l
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How To Set Strong Passwords
2007-04-27 12:54:35
Passwords are one of the oldest and most common methods of security. It keeps authorized users in and unauthorized ones out. With malicious technology on the rise, one type of attack that is growing more sophisticated is what is known as "brute force", which is a way of attempting to guess passwords (and usernames). There are methods of brute force. Depending on the hacker and their software, they generally run through lists of commonly used passwords, dictionary words, and combinations of different characters. Setting strong passwords are the key to preventing against these, especially if you have an SSH or Telnet account on a Linux or Unix server which you connect to from windows. The SSH protocol is constantly being scanned by those looking for open servers which might have weak passwords that allow them in. Though that is a common example, it can happen to anyone on any operating system being it Windows, Linux or Mac. The system itself does not defend against these attack
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Need a Good Free Anti-Virus Program?
2007-04-20 12:22:30
After having set out to find the best free anti-virus program I found myself recommending two in particular to most people who ask me about it.AVG Free is an anti-virus program which protects your computer actively while you surf the web, check your e-mail and download files. This is one of the most important features of any anti-virus software because most malicious software comes from various places on the web and through e-mail worms. The database in AVG covered as many known infections as one of the big paid programs (but lacks a lot of other features that programs like Kaspersky have).  AVG updates itself every day. If you decide to install it, don't forget to do a full system scan. Learn more about AVG Free and download it by visiting the home page.Active Virus Shield by AOL (originally by Kaspersky) is another great freebie. It is simple and user-friendly. The way it runs is a little less annoying than AVG and its user interface is easier to follow. The downside is that
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Link To Us
2007-04-17 15:49:20
Help to spread the information out to the world! If you find our information worthwhile, send a link from your site. If you want to submit a link for inclusion in our Security Links section just register as a user.Suggested linking code:<a href="http://vectrosecurity.com">Windows XP Security Tips and News</a> 


How To Defrag Your Hard Drive
2007-04-17 13:54:44
When files are stores on your computer, they are not all stored in one place on the hard drive. The file is broken into fragments and each fragment is placed where there is a free slot. Over time, files and folders can become excessively fragmented. This can cause files and folders to load slowly as it assembles peices from different places.This is where defragmentation comes in. You can actually bring the peices of the files together and make them contigious so they will run without the extra lag. Here are instructions on how to defrag your hard drive with the defrag utility built in to Windows:1) Click Start --> All Programs --> Accessories --> System Tools --> Disk Defrag menter 2) Click 'Analyze' and with a a few minutes while your hard drive is scanned for fragmentation. You will see a report showing how much fragmentation has occured on the drive. 3) On the Analysis Report, under 'Volume information:', scroll down to where it says total fragment


For Webmasters: Why Discount Web Hosting Can Be a Nightmare
2007-04-17 13:28:25
Web hosting companies are the backbone of the web. Without them, there would be no web sites. Sorry to state the obvious, but I want to make the point that there are tens of thousands of web hosting companies in America and one common problem. Most hosting companies offer what you could call "bulk hosting" service. The idea behind bulk hosting is to sell discount hosting service with a large amount of features to profit from hosting a large bulk of accounts. This can be good for the consumer's wallet, but be warned, discount web hosting can give webmasters headaches. Discount web hosting businesses face two major complications. The first is having to handle the demand of customer service needs to a wide customer base. The second problem is that in order to profit from selling the service at such a low cost, they have to place a large number of accounts on each server. This can cause stress on the server which in turn causes low performance or even downtime if it becomes o
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Raxco PerfectDisk Will Make Your Hard Drive Perform Better
2007-04-16 15:20:36
After using a trial version of PerfectDisk and noticing how far advanced it is compared to defrag utilities I've used in the past, I decided to purchase one and resell it to my customers in Connecticut, USA. My company provides a service where we go to customer's houses or offices and secure and optimize their computers. The service is mainly to make sure PC's are protected with the latest anti-virus and firewall software. The second portion of the service is to make sure the system performs at top speed. One important aspect to not having a lagging computer is keeping a handle on hard drive fragmentation. For the lamen, hard drives arrange their data on with a system that looks like a grid. Each block in the grid is called a sector. Files, folders and programs which are stored on your computer are broken into pieces, each peace in a different sector. The pieces of data can be spread out to different sectors far apart from each other and are reassembled when needed. This i


Disable Local Networking and File and Print Sharing If Your Computer Is Not Networked With Others
2007-04-09 21:30:23
Most home computers are not networked, or 'linked', to other computers for sharing files directly and for other local networking capabilites like printer sharing. However, Windows XP Home comes with these things enabled when you get your computer. It is a good idea to disable these to increase network security and to save some meory if you are not using them. A good example of someone who does not use file or print sharing is a person who has one computer in their home. You might be wondering if disabling networking also disables your connection to the Internet. The answer is NO it does not unless you have set something incorrectly or did not follow the steps exactly. Here are the instructions on how to disable networking.NOTE: It is very important that you do these steps correctly to avoid disabling things you need. 1) Click "Start"2) Click "Control Panel"3) Double-click "Network and Internet Connections" 4) Double-click "Netwo
Read more: Disable , Local , Print , Sharing , Computer , Others

Back Up Your Important Stuff
2007-04-08 07:30:34
Not everyone has a system set up to back up their entire hard drive. This is why it is highly recommended that you at least back up your important files onto one or a few CD's. If you write important documents for school or work, or have things like photo archives, or maybe web pages you are working on, it never hurts to keep extra copies in a safe place.


Why To Avoid Upgrading to Windows Vista
2007-04-07 07:30:34
Here are some reasons for holding off on installing Vista , at least for the time being: 1) Problems with DRM.2)  Security problems and bugs found in the first week. 3) Too soon to switch to something that has not had many of its bugs discovered. 4) The driver support for gaming and power apps is only in its infancy, as is the Vista OS itself.
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Windows XP Security Basic Checklist
2007-04-06 07:30:34
Here is a basic checklist for keeping your Windows XP computer protected from viruses, spyware, hackers and identity theft.1) Replace the firewall built in to Windows with a professional solution or a good free one.2) Make sure you have a quality anti-virus program installed.3) Remove any programs you are not using, especially ones that connect to the Internet.
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Keep Your Windows XP Computer Secure
2007-04-02 10:54:06
About Us Vectro Security is a web site devoted to helping people make their Microsoft Windows XP computers more secure and stable. With all of the threats of viruses, spyware and hackers it is important to keep your home computer secure. This web site will give you specific tips, hints and instructions on how to protect your PC. Over the past several years security has become a large issue on the Internet, particularly on the world wide web. More and more malicious code is being written to prdoduce viruses, worms, trojans, spyware and other malware that can harm your PC and cause you to lose data. When theives get their hands on your personal files, they can gain acces to things like your bank accounts. In the worse case scenario, your identity could be stolen. Keep checking back here or subscribe to one of our news feeds for regular updates on how to prevent being a victim of cyber-crime.  Subscribe To Our RSS Feed To stay informed subscribe to our RSS feed. This s
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Why Is PC Security So Important?
2004-05-12 10:54:06
If you notice, the topic of computer security is a hot one these days. You might also notice that much of the focus is on Microsoft Windows. Many design flaws and bugs causes Windows to have vulnerabilities which open doors for malicious exploitation. Hackers, virus writers and other "black hats" find these problems and figure out ways to take advantage of them.In the best case scenario, some advertisement software can installed on which cause popups. They also lead to advertisements being placed on web pages that the original author never placed there. In a medium case scenario, spyware can find out what web sites people visit and report the data back to the theif. This can be used for marketing reasearch, or to target you for advertising certain things based on what you view. In the worse case scenario, critical malware like trojan horses can open a back door allowing a hacker access to your entire computer system. One of the worst results of being a victim of this crime is


3 Great Security Add-ons for Firefox
2007-07-06 10:52:12
Mozilla Firefox is a great web browser, mainly because it is much more secure than competing browsers. Firefox also allows you to download add-ons from their site which add features and functionality to enhance your web surfing experience. There are 3 particular ones which enhance security in addition to the protections which are already included. Here is a review of Firefox add-ons that blocks advertisements, cookies and JavaScript unless you allow them for a particular site. NoScript - This will automatically block all JavaScript code from running on all web sites. To allow scripts to run on a certain site, right-click the NoScript icon in Firefox and click "allow" or "temporarily allow". If you only do temporary, scripts will be blocked the next time you go back to that site. There is also an option to permanently allow all cookies for all sites until you choose to go back to using explicit rules. CookieSafe - The same idea as NoScript, but applies to coo
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How To Make Firefox Clear Private Data When You Exit The Browser
2007-07-05 10:52:57
Firefox has a nice feature which allows you to clear private data from the browser each time you close it down. This is a good idea since information about where you have been on the web is stored in your browser history. Sometimes web sites give out what are called "cookies". These can either be helpful or harmful. The helpful ones add functionality to web sites. The harmful ones can steel information from your history to see where you have been browsing. This data is then sent to shady advertising companies. Firefox also stores information which you have entered into forms as well as your passwords. Some people like to have all of this information removed each time they close the browser with a nice feature called "clear private data". 1) Click "Tools" in the top menu of Firefox. 2) Select "Options" at the bottom of the list. 3) When the Options window is open, click the "Privacy" tab at the top of it. You will be taken to
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Using EasyCleaner To Delete Excess Files, Registry Entires and Browswer History
2007-07-23 09:49:08
There is a great free utility for cleaning out unnecessary files and other junk from your Windows XP computer. The program is called EasyCleaner. It is a simple to use program with some important features for keeping your system clean. Registry Cleanup Microsoft Windows XP uses something called “The Windows Registry” to store information about programs which are installed on your computer. Over time as more and more software is installed the registry only increases in size. The bigger it becomes the slower the system rums. Sometimes when programs are uninstalled the entries they put in the registry are not removed. Over time these “dead entries” can accumulate, causing degradation in system performance. EasyCleaner will scan your registry for entries which are not associated with any installed programs, which can then be deleted. Temporary Files Different programs in Windows XP create temporary files to store information for a short period of time. This
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How To Clear The Internet Explorer Browser History
2007-07-31 14:38:35
Microsoft Internet Explorer keeps a record of all of the web sites you have visited. Spyware objects that infect your computer from the web and other sources will sometimes steal this data. It is then used to profile your browsing history. The worst part is spyware can be hard to detect without the right programs. One safe habit is routinely deleting the list will help to make sure you don't leave a trail laying around for intrusive advertising companies to find. Here are the steps for clearing the Internet Explorer browser history. 1) Click "Start" 2) Click "Control Panel" 3) Double-click "Internet Options" 4) When the "Internet Options" window opens, click the "General" tab if you are not there already. 5) Under "Browsing history" click the "Delete" button, this will open the "Delete Browsing History " window. 6) This window allows you to clear on types of data at a time, or to erase the
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How To Scan For Spyware and Immunuze Your System From Spyware Programs
2007-07-30 15:07:07
Some of the best anti spyware programs are free. They will find and eliminate spyware that it hides itself in your system and does not show itself on the surface. Most of them come from different web sites and other places on the net. These infections can steal your personal information and use it for advertising research, or even to place advertisements on your computer. Other times they can create web pop-ups that seem like they come from different web sites, but are really the result of dubious hidden applications. These are just some of the ways they can negatively impact your Windows XP system. Security measures such as having more than one anti spyware program are crucial to the performance of your PC because infected systems can be slow and sometimes barely even usable because of all of the spyware running on the background. The two anti spyware programs highly recommended by Vectro Security are Ad-Aware and SpyBot - Search & Destroy They both scan your hard drive(s) tho
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How To Indentify Phishing Attacks
2007-08-12 00:29:16
What Phishing Attacks Are Phishing attacks are one of the oldest forms of malicious activity on the Internet. They date back to some time in the early 1990's and were popular on AOL. The definition of a phishing attack is an attempt to obtain someone's personal information by posing as an established organization or business and asking for personal details. The most common form of phishing attacks are sent through e-mail. The target receives a message from an organization that seems legitimate but is really from a fraudster. For example purposes, we'll say the target thinks it is a letter from their bank. The message they receive may even contain the same images and logos that the bank usually sends in e-mails to their customers. They phisher will usually claim something to the effect of on-line banking usernames and passwords having been lost during a technical failure. This is the set-up for asking the victim to enter their login details. Similar fronts have been used to


How To Disable Background Processes In Windows XP
2007-08-13 12:25:51
Overview Disabling background processes in Windows XP is one of the steps necessary to improve the performance of your computer. Many of the programs which run behind the scenes are important system applications. On the other hand, many of them are not needed at all but still run whenever the computer is on. They can waste memory which could be used for other things and pose security risks. This article explains how to get to your list of services and disable the ones which most people rarely use. Included are explanations of the needless Windows XP background processes and why they are probably not useful. How To Get To The List of Services 1) Click 'Start' 2) Click 'Run' 3) In the box that says 'Open:' type the following: services.msc 4) Hit 'Enter' This will open up the list of background processes. How To Disable An Item From The List 1) Click the item once to highlight it. 2) Right-click the item to pull down


How To Close Port 445 In Windows XP For Good
2007-08-21 11:37:41
Even after you disable local file and print sharing, Windows XP still leaves port 445 open and listening for incoming connections. If you are not using local networking, this can pose a security risk. To close this port you need to make a quick change to an entry in the Windows registry.NOTE: It is very important that if you do not feel comfortable editing the registry or have never done it before that you avoid doing this right away and learn more about the Windows registry. Changing the wrong setting or changing a setting incorrectly can cause Windows to not function correctly.Please be advised that Vectro Security takes no responsibility for any damage caused to the operating system.Here are the step-by-step instructions to close port 445 in Windows XP:Click "Start"Click "Run..." Where it says "Open:" type "regedit"Navigate to HKLMSystemCurrentControlSetServicesNetBTParametersFind the value "TransportBindName" and right-cli
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What Is A Rootkit?
2007-09-14 17:55:29
A rootkit is a sophisticated hidden program intended to cause harm to a computer system. What makes a rootkit different from a virus is the way it hides itself. It will usually place itself in what are called "alternate data streams" which were originally developed to make the Windows NTFS file system compatible with the Macintosh Hierarchical File System, or HFS. Information in alternate data streams is not visible to the user of the computer and therefore leaves a security hole that allows unethical programmers to write malicious hidden software. Many common anti-virus programs also scan for rootkits. There is also a program called Rootkit Revealer which will scan for data which is hiding from the system. There is no function to remove the data, however, as doing such a thing is for advanced users only.NOTE: If you decide to use it, keep in mind that the following two entries are normal to see in the RKR scan results:HKLMSECURITYPolicySecretsSAC*HKLMSECURITYPolicySec


Secure Chat Sessions Using Pidgin with OTR For Encryption
2007-09-12 17:11:13
Chatting on AOL Instant Messenger (also known as AIM) is a convenient way to communicate. Many people are unaware of an interesting fact: using the AIM program from AOL is NOT required. It is possible to log on to the AIM network using alternative software such as Pidgin. Pidgin does not have annoying advertisements or excessive features. In fact, you can start with a minimal set of features and add more as you go along by using what are called plug-ins.The Pidgin OTR plug-in uses encryption to create a secure chat environment between two people. The only requirement is that both people are using OTR. Encryption essentially scrambles the text of the conversation with complicated mathematical algorithms. This prevents nosy hackers (which there are more of than most people think) from being able to read conversations should they attempt to "sniff" data being sent over the network. These packet sniffing attacks are more common than people expect, and are completely untraceable s
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How To Clear Windows Temporary Files
2007-09-12 17:02:54
Windows XP stores temporary files to track things it needs to "remember" for short term use in a few different temporary folders. This helps different applications have some blank space to work with when needed. Even though the files in these folders are only used once or twice, they remain on the system. The drawback is the amount of temporary files accumulate over time and can waste precious hard drive space.Here are step-by-step instructions for how to clear Windows temporary files:Click "Start"Click "Run"Where it says "Open:" type the following command: %tmp%Click "OK" When the "Temp" folder opens showing all of your temp files, hold down Ctrl+A on the keyboard to select all files. Hit the "Delete" button on the keyboard OR drag all of the files to the Recycle Bin. Wait patiently for the everything to delete. When it is finished, there may be a warning message telling you that some of the files are still in use.
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How To Disable The Windows Firewall in XP SP2
2007-09-07 18:06:42
One of the annoyances that comes with Microsoft Windows XP is the built-in system firewall which comes with SP2. The problem is that it remains active even when firewall software from another manufacturer is installed. It may seem like it has been disabled, but still remains running in the background in most cases. Having two different ones running at the same time is pointless and wastes memory which could be saved for other important things.Here are the step-by-step instructions for disabling the Windows XP SP2 firewall if you have installed one from another company:Click "start"Click "Run..."Where it says "Open:" type "services.msc" (without the quote marks). Doing this will open the list of background processes and will allow you to enable or disable certain ones from starting when the computer boots.The list is alphabetical. Scroll down the list until you see "Windows Firewall /Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)" and highlight it. If
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How To Automatically Clear The Windows Paging File When The Computer Shuts Down
2007-09-07 13:14:01
Windows has a nice feature called "virtual memory" which converts hard drive space into RAM. This works in addition to the RAM already installed in your PC. The file is named pagefile.sys. The purpose of this is to have more memory available for running applications. As much as the paging file is a helpful feature, there is one drawback: Data remains there even after the computer has been shut down and started back up. If the machine is infected or has been hacked into, this is one thing the intruders might look for since information such as passwords and browsing history can be stolen from it. There is a simple value that can be added to the registry to have Windows automatically clear the paging file when the computer shuts down. This may slow the shutdown time by one to two minutes, but is worth it to be safe in the long-run.NOTE: It is very important that if you do not feel comfortable editing the registry or have never done it before that you avoid doing this right away
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P2P IP Block List Using PeerGuardian 2
2007-10-02 00:00:00
Keep yourself safe when using Peer2Peer a.k.a. P2P programs such as Limewire or any of the various BitTorrent programs. When downloading and sharing files this way, computers are vulnerable to downloads, spyware, viruses and having your IP address collected and harvested. For those unfamiliar, an IP address is the numerical address assigned to each computer on the Internet. This is similar to every house having its very own address. It is important to use IP blocking software that keeps lists of dangerous locations and prevents any connections to or from them.A highly recommended application to use is PeerGuardian 2 which maintains a large block list of IP addresses known to contain bad downloads and other intrusions. These are updated daily. PG2 allows you to select each block list which you want to use.To add new block lists, do the following:Open PeerGuardian and click the 'Disable' button.Click 'List Manager'. This will open the list manager.Click the 'Add'


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