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Posted by Dave (from the UK) on March 8, 2006, 6:11 pm
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> Hi List;
>
> I am asked to give a talk to a group of home computer users on Internet
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> or online security in the community. I am planning to focus on 5
> major/critical threats/risks to them, the list is below. Would have I
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> missed some big ones for the home users? Your
> suggestions/comments/input are appreciated.
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> SCAM
> Phishing - Identify Theft, Social Engineering
> Malicious Code - Spyware, Virus, Worms, etc.
> P2P file sharing / download services
> Privacy?
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> Many thanks in advance.
>
> A Monk
>
Firewalls. Introduce sites that can probe for open ports. I know steve
at grc.com is one of the most self-opinionated people around, but his
'shields up' does a reasonable job. I know others have found it does
not, but it was always worked for me. If a port is open, it says so.
There are other similar sites i know.
--
Dave K
Minefield Consultant and Solitaire Expert (MCSE).
Please note my email address changes periodically to avoid spam.
It is always of the form: month-year@domain. Hitting reply will work
for a couple of months only. Later set it manually.
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