CheckSpam.com - Check Spam,Unfortunately, few among us are strangers to spam email. In fact, we have become so accustomed to receiving it, most of us are on autopilot when it comes to how to handle spam - we delete it. Although this may appear to be the simplest - and certainly the most convenient - solution, it will [...]
Spam email is not only an inconvenience that floods your inbox with unwanted messages, but it can also be dangerous, having the ability to transmit viruses, adware and spyware to your computer. In order to minimize the potential risks to your computer, using an anti spam filter system is essential. Internet spam filter software can [...]
A spam blocker can be an effective manner in which to cope with unwanted email. This anti spam software is different from spam filter programs in that it functions by blocking the majority of all incoming spam. But how exactly does a spam blocker work and what features should you look for in spam blocker [...]
As spam continues to flood our email accounts and threaten the security of our computers, anti-spam software has become critical for users on both a personal and corporate level. Before looking into the features of what makes a quality program, let us first give you a brief recap regarding spam. To keep things brief, spam [...]
Though the internet is a great resource for businesses, students, and the curious, it also resembles a dangerous urban environment where rules are broken and the innocent are victimized on a daily basis. Just as it is in the real world, your vehicle to success can be easily hijacked if the appropriate anti-theft measures are [...]
Modern times on the web have made anti-spam software an absolute must for those looking to regulate the never ending swarm of unwanted mail. Spam has become a huge problem on the web, passing down negative consequences to innocent recipients all across the World Wide Web. These emails are usually of commercial nature, advertising a [...]
So, your inbox is full of spam - and you want to receive less of it in the future. There are many things you can do that will decrease the amount of spam in your inbox, including using a spam filter or a spam blocker. But there are also common sense ways to prevent spam [...]
The Slammer worm, more commonly known as the SQL Slammer worm, is infamously known for its DoS (denial-of-service) attack on various internet hosts. The attack occurred on January 25, 2003 at 5:30 pm, infecting more than 75,000 machines within ten minutes. Despite the name, the Slammer worm didn’t use the SQL language as its method [...]
Data backup is a practice that should be employed in every network where critical data is stored on servers. The same holds true for home users who have documents stored on a personal computer. Equally important is knowing when to backup your data. Whether it’s a college paper, family photos or emails, this information should [...]
Good or Evil? The Cydoor Debate
Cydoor Desktop Media was introduced in 1997 by Cydoor Technologies Inc., a leading name in online advertising. Although users found this product to be very useful, the Cydoor program established a bad reputation for displaying constant pop-ups and unwanted advertisements. What made it even more of a menace were accusations [...]
