CST Staff

Though there are a variety of simple technological steps you can take to better ensure the security of your email, the best email security starts with training yourself to be a more security conscious email user. By becoming a safer and more secure emailer, you can protect yourself and others

Regardless of whether you use an email application such as Outlook or Mail, or if you simply point your browser to Gmail or Yahoo to check your email, you should always make sure that you are using a secure connection. Secure connections enable you to ensure the authenticity of the mail server you are using so that you can rest assured that your email is being sent to your mail sever and not a malicious third party. Making sure you are using a secure connection is one small step which you can take to safeguard your important business communications from prying eyes.

Cybersecurity is a critical concern. In actuality, your online searches can be tracked or uncovered. However, there are solutions to these problems. The search engine site www.Ask.com offers a tool which can be downloaded to ensure your privacy in doing searches. The Eraser Software is free and 100% guaranteed by Ask.com. The software promises to instantly erase temporary internet files, web history, image traces, etc. www.PCPerformancetools.com. www.consumersoftwarereviews.com gives the most current reviews on such security related software.

Physical cyber security is a real and present danger. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles became another security breach victim in December when computers were stolen from a DMV van while it was being serviced. Knowing where your computers are at all times is a prerequisite for security.

The emergence of Web 2.0, an extension of the first-generation Web, promotes collaboration and sharing between users. It’s the foundation for Web applications such as Facebook, MySpace, Wikipedia and others.

The problem with that is, due to the fact that it actively promotes collaboration and sharing, it will increasingly be used by hackers and others to push malicious software onto PCs. The biggest current threat in that department is collecting people’s personal details for financial gain.

Online shopping is an easy way to shop for sales and avoid crowds at the mall. It is also an easy way to get ripped off.

Despite Bill Gates' assertion in 2004 that the problem of spam would be solved by now, it's still with us. In fact, it's on the increase. According to recent figures from Symantec, 61% of emails are spam, and almost 90% of emails emanating from some countries are spam.

'Bot Roast II' nets 8 individuals. Second phase of ongoing cyber investigation reveals more than $20 million in economic loss and more than one million victimized computers. Public urged to take precaution.