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	*Users are becoming more aware of security issues and are becoming more informed on safe surfing habits.		*Users are becoming more aware of security issues and are becoming more informed on safe surfing habits.
	**Parents are becoming aware of the dangers that face their children on the Internet and as a result, a [http://www.internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/ wide array of products] are available to help them maintain a level of security for their children online.		**Parents are becoming aware of the dangers that face their children on the Internet and as a result, a [http://www.internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/ wide array of products] are available to help them maintain a level of security for their children online.
			**For individuals, protecting their computer from the majority of the security concerns that it might face from the Internet is simply a matter of installing a good [http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ anti-virus program] and a good [http://anti-spyware-review.toptenreviews.com/ anti-spyware program]. Some products even bundle these features together so that a user only needs to concern themselves with installing one protection suite to cover all of the potential threats.

	===Some Security Products That Could Help You===		===Some Security Products That Could Help You===

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	*[http://www.securityfocus.com/columnists/389 Spreading Security Awareness For OS X] Robert Lemos ''Security Focus''		*[http://www.securityfocus.com/columnists/389 Spreading Security Awareness For OS X] Robert Lemos ''Security Focus''
	*[http://www.selfseo.com/story-11607.php Don’t Fall Victim To Internet Fraud] Eric Buck ''SELF SEO''		*[http://www.selfseo.com/story-11607.php Don’t Fall Victim To Internet Fraud] Eric Buck ''SELF SEO''
	*[http://www.techweb.com/wire/story/TWB20000303S0013 Outsourced Security on the Rise] Rutrell Yasin ''TechWeb''
	*[http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9002214 Senate approves cybercrime treaty] Grant Gross, ''ComputerWorld.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9002214 Senate approves cybercrime treaty] Grant Gross, ''ComputerWorld.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.cioinsight.com/c/a/Past-News/Cybercrime-Treaty-What-it-Means-to-You/ Cybercrime Treaty: What it Means to You] Larry Downes, ''CIOInsight.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.cioinsight.com/c/a/Past-News/Cybercrime-Treaty-What-it-Means-to-You/ Cybercrime Treaty: What it Means to You] Larry Downes, ''CIOInsight.com'' - '''NEW'''
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	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybercrime_Treaty Cybercrime Treaty] ''Wikipedia.org'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybercrime_Treaty Cybercrime Treaty] ''Wikipedia.org'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://news.zdnet.co.uk/communications/0,1000000085,2079244,00.htm Burglar Alarm Catches Hackers on the Net] Will Knight, ''ZDNet.co.uk'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://news.zdnet.co.uk/communications/0,1000000085,2079244,00.htm Burglar Alarm Catches Hackers on the Net] Will Knight, ''ZDNet.co.uk'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://technews.acm.org/articles/2000-2/0421f.html#item10 Companies Boosting Security for Web Sites] ''ACM News Service''
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulnerability_scanner Vulnerability scanner] ''Wikipedia.org'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulnerability_scanner Vulnerability scanner] ''Wikipedia.org'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.windowhaxor.net/2007/09/25/list-of-vulnerability-scanners/ List of Vulnerability Scanners] ''windowhaxor.net'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.windowhaxor.net/2007/09/25/list-of-vulnerability-scanners/ List of Vulnerability Scanners] ''windowhaxor.net'' - '''NEW'''

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	*[http://www.secureworks.com/research/articles/ethics/ Crossing the Line: Ethics for the Security Professional] ''SecureWorks.com''		*[http://www.secureworks.com/research/articles/ethics/ Crossing the Line: Ethics for the Security Professional] ''SecureWorks.com''
	*[http://www.linuxsecurity.com/content/view/121960/49/ Preventing DDOS Attacks] Blessen Cherian, ''LinuxSecurity.com''
	*[http://www.sage-au.org.au/display/SAGEAU/Code+of+Ethics;jsessionid=1B552880BBF44221BEA4A8FE1A8FDD35 SAGE-AU: Code of Ethics] ''Sage-au.org.au''		*[http://www.sage-au.org.au/display/SAGEAU/Code+of+Ethics;jsessionid=1B552880BBF44221BEA4A8FE1A8FDD35 SAGE-AU: Code of Ethics] ''Sage-au.org.au''
	*[http://www.uga.edu/compsec/use.html UGA Computer Use Policies] ''UGA.edu''
	*[http://www.zdnetasia.com/techguide/disasterrecovery/0,39044895,61952139,00.htm 10 dumb things IT pros do that can mess up their networks] Deb Shinder, ''ZDnet Asia'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.zdnetasia.com/techguide/disasterrecovery/0,39044895,61952139,00.htm 10 dumb things IT pros do that can mess up their networks] Deb Shinder, ''ZDnet Asia'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyId=14&articleId=9051483&intsrc=hm_topic Even IT types disregard policies designed to protect corporate data] Jaikumar Vijayan, ''ComputerWorld.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyId=14&articleId=9051483&intsrc=hm_topic Even IT types disregard policies designed to protect corporate data] Jaikumar Vijayan, ''ComputerWorld.com'' - '''NEW'''

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	*[http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/3217420/ unprotected pc on twc road runner lasts an average of 4m12s until it is hacked] Charles Boyer, ''WRAL.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/3217420/ unprotected pc on twc road runner lasts an average of 4m12s until it is hacked] Charles Boyer, ''WRAL.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/cybercrime/story/0,10801,101903,00.html Bank employees used computer screen captures to snag customer data] Todd R. Weiss, ''computerworld.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/cybercrime/story/0,10801,101903,00.html Bank employees used computer screen captures to snag customer data] Todd R. Weiss, ''computerworld.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.informationweek.com/778/security.htm Companies Strive for Simpler Security] Larry Kahaner, ''InformationWeek.com''
	*[http://www.schneier.com/essay-037.html Why Cryptography is Harder than it Looks] Bruce Schneier, ''Schneier.com''
	*[http://www.networkworld.com/news/2000/1005secstudy.html Hacking Rises Despite Increased Security Spending] Christine M. Campbell, ''IDG News Service''
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial-of-service_attack DoS attack] ''wikipedia.org'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial-of-service_attack DoS attack] ''wikipedia.org'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Hackers-Know-About-Your-Network---That-You-Dont!&id=675497 What Hackers Know About Your Network - That You Don't!] Thomas Raef, ''Ezine Articles'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Hackers-Know-About-Your-Network---That-You-Dont!&id=675497 What Hackers Know About Your Network - That You Don't!] Thomas Raef, ''Ezine Articles'' - '''NEW'''

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	*[http://www.linuxsecurity.com/resource_files/firewalls/nsc/500619.html Internet Firewalls and Security] Chuck Semeria, ''3Com Corporation''		*[http://www.linuxsecurity.com/resource_files/firewalls/nsc/500619.html Internet Firewalls and Security] Chuck Semeria, ''3Com Corporation''
	*[http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/home_networks.html Home Network Security] ''CERT Coordination Center''		*[http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/home_networks.html Home Network Security] ''CERT Coordination Center''
	*[http://technews.acm.org/articles/2001-3/0323f.html#item1 NSC Chief Urges U.S. Tech Firms to Protect Computer Networks] ''ACM News Service''
	*[http://www.addsecure.net/breach.htm Media Examples of Security Breaches] ''ADDSecure.Net, Inc.''		*[http://www.addsecure.net/breach.htm Media Examples of Security Breaches] ''ADDSecure.Net, Inc.''
	*[http://www.iwar.org.uk/comsec/resources/canada-ia/infosecawareness.htm Information Security: Raising Awareness] Bruce Hunter, ''iwar.org.uk''
	*[http://technews.acm.org/articles/2000-2/0211f.html#item2 Redesigning the Internet: Can it Be Made Less Vulnerable?] ''ACM News Service''
	*[http://technews.acm.org/articles/2000-2/0410m.html#item10 Hacking Away] ''ACM News Service''
	*[http://www.networkcomputing.com/1105/1105f24.html Is Security the Next Big Thing?] Greg Shipley, ''Network Computing''
	*[http://news.cnet.com/2100-1017-250390.html Online Stores Try to Bar the Doors] Greg Sandoval, ''CNET''
	*[http://www.nbc30.com/money/16438742/detail.html?rss=har&psp=news AG:Bank Security Breach Affected Almost 500,000] ''NBC30.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.nbc30.com/money/16438742/detail.html?rss=har&psp=news AG:Bank Security Breach Affected Almost 500,000] ''NBC30.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.privacyrights.org/ar/ChronDataBreaches.htm A Chronology of Data Breaches] ''Privacy Rights Clearinghouse/UCAN'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.privacyrights.org/ar/ChronDataBreaches.htm A Chronology of Data Breaches] ''Privacy Rights Clearinghouse/UCAN'' - '''NEW'''

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	* [http://ethics.csc.ncsu.edu/risks/security/precautions/study.php '''Original Study Guide''']		* [http://ethics.csc.ncsu.edu/risks/security/precautions/study.php '''Original Study Guide''']
	* [http://ethics.csc.ncsu.edu/risks/security/precautions/ '''Original Bibliography''']		* [http://ethics.csc.ncsu.edu/risks/security/precautions/ '''Original Bibliography''']
			* [http://pg-server.csc.ncsu.edu/mediawiki/index.php/CSC_379_SUM2008:Topics#Security_Precautions '''Topic Description''']

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Security Precautions Are Not Easy

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	*System administrators have difficulty keeping up with the large amount of knowledge needed to reduce the risk of compromise.		*System administrators have difficulty keeping up with the large amount of knowledge needed to reduce the risk of compromise.
	*The complexity of computer systems makes finding every single hole in security nearly impossible to find. Crackers are continually searching for these, so computer administrators must be as well to keep up. This has also led to the desire of more simple computing to help lower the risk of holes occurring.		*The complexity of computer systems makes finding every single hole in security nearly impossible to find. Crackers are continually searching for these, so computer administrators must be as well to keep up. This has also led to the desire of more simple computing to help lower the risk of holes occurring.
	*The most important precaution an individual user can do is to [http://www.selfseo.com/story-11606.php renew and update ~~their~~ antivirus software]. This is more efficiently done if the software automatically updates itself.		*The most important precaution an individual user can take is to [http://www.selfseo.com/story-11606.php renew and update antivirus software]. This is more efficiently done if the software automatically updates itself.
	**For those with broadband Internet access, this is an [http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/3217420/ absolute necessity] since the computer is maintaining a constant connection to the Internet.		**For those with broadband Internet access, this is an [http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/3217420/ absolute necessity] since the computer is maintaining a constant connection to the Internet.
	**Additionally, broadband users should ensure that their [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/security/winfirewall.mspx firewall] is updated properly and active.		**Additionally, broadband users should ensure that their [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/security/winfirewall.mspx firewall] is updated properly and active.

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Why Are Security Precautions Necessary?

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	*[http://www.cert.org/other_sources/viruses.html Computer viruses] and other forms of "malware" can also be harmful to a computer system connected to the internet. Files downloaded onto a computer could contain viruses that destroy data or cause other security problems.		*[http://www.cert.org/other_sources/viruses.html Computer viruses] and other forms of "malware" can also be harmful to a computer system connected to the internet. Files downloaded onto a computer could contain viruses that destroy data or cause other security problems.
	*Security precautions, if followed correctly, can protect individual users, companies, and government agencies from a malicious computer hacker or computer virus.		*Security precautions, if followed correctly, can protect individual users, companies, and government agencies from a malicious computer hacker or computer virus.
	*Applications in [http://www.sans.org/top20/ Unix systems], [http://www.cnet.com.au/software/security/0,239029558,339285176,00.htm Macs], and even [http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00000575.html mobile devices] are also at risk. Security problems are no longer problems only for ~~windows~~ users.		*Applications in [http://www.sans.org/top20/ Unix systems], [http://www.cnet.com.au/software/security/0,239029558,339285176,00.htm Macs], and even [http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00000575.html mobile devices] are also at risk. Security problems are no longer problems only for Windows users.
	**Even using common software such as [http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/07/28/pwning_security_updates/ iTunes, WinZip, Java, and OpenOffice] can open a computer to security holes if the software is not properly updated and secure.		**Even using common software such as [http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/07/28/pwning_security_updates/ iTunes, WinZip, Java, and OpenOffice] can open a computer to security holes if the software is not properly updated and secure.

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	*[http://www.sans.org/top20/ The twenty most critical Internet security vulnerabilities: the experts consensus] Rohit Dhamankar, ''SANS Computer Security Training''		*[http://www.sans.org/top20/ The twenty most critical Internet security vulnerabilities: the experts consensus] Rohit Dhamankar, ''SANS Computer Security Training''
	*[http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/23/news/fortune500/bank_info/ Bank security breach may be biggest yet] ''CnnMoney.com'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/23/news/fortune500/bank_info/ Bank security breach may be biggest yet] ''CnnMoney.com'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.linuxsecurity.com/resource_files/firewalls/nsc/500619.html Internet firewalls and security] Chuck Semeria, ''3Com Corporation''		*[http://www.linuxsecurity.com/resource_files/firewalls/nsc/500619.html Internet firewalls and security] Chuck Semeria, ''3Com Corporation''
	*[http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/home_networks.html Home network security] ''CERT Coordination Center''		*[http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/home_networks.html Home network security] ''CERT Coordination Center''
	*[http://www.addsecure.net/breach.htm Media examples of security breaches] ''ADDSecure.Net, Inc.''		*[http://www.addsecure.net/breach.htm Media examples of security breaches] ''ADDSecure.Net, Inc.''
	*[http://www.nbc30.com/money/16438742/detail.html?rss=har&psp=news AG:Bank security breach affected almost 500,000] ''NBC30.com'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.nbc30.com/money/16438742/detail.html?rss=har&psp=news AG:Bank security breach affected almost 500,000] ''NBC30.com'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.privacyrights.org/ar/ChronDataBreaches.htm A chronology of data breaches] ''Privacy Rights Clearinghouse/UCAN'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.privacyrights.org/ar/ChronDataBreaches.htm A chronology of data breaches] ''Privacy Rights Clearinghouse/UCAN'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://news.cnet.com/Money-lost-to-cybercrime-down--again/2100-7349_3-6083860.html Money lost to cybercrime down--again] Joris Evers, ''Cnet News'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://news.cnet.com/Money-lost-to-cybercrime-down--again/2100-7349_3-6083860.html Money lost to cybercrime down--again] Joris Evers, ''Cnet News'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.cert.org/other_sources/viruses.html Computer virus resources] ''Cert.org'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.cert.org/other_sources/viruses.html Computer virus resources] ''Cert.org'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.cnet.com.au/software/security/0,239029558,339285176,00.htm Mac users targeted by fake antivirus tool] Liam Tung, ''cnet.com.au'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.cnet.com.au/software/security/0,239029558,339285176,00.htm Mac users targeted by fake antivirus tool] Liam Tung, ''cnet.com.au'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00000575.html New Symbian malware pretending to be F-Secure anti-virus] ''f-secure.com'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00000575.html New Symbian malware pretending to be F-Secure anti-virus] ''f-secure.com'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/07/28/pwning_security_updates/ Evilgrade] Dan Goodin, ''The Register'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/07/28/pwning_security_updates/ Evilgrade] Dan Goodin, ''The Register'' - [[Image:new.gif]]

	===Security Precautions Are Not Easy===		===Security Precautions Are Not Easy===

	*[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/07/25/bank_sites_insecure/ 75% of US bank websites have flaws] Dan Goodin, ''The Register'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/07/25/bank_sites_insecure/ 75% of US bank websites have flaws] Dan Goodin, ''The Register'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.selfseo.com/story-11606.php Renew and update your anti-virus software today] Kwan Lo, ''SELF SEO''		*[http://www.selfseo.com/story-11606.php Renew and update your anti-virus software today] Kwan Lo, ''SELF SEO''
	*[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/17/AR2005061701031.html 40 Million credit card numbers hacked] Jonathan Krim and Michael Barbaro, ''washingtonpost.com'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/17/AR2005061701031.html 40 Million credit card numbers hacked] Jonathan Krim and Michael Barbaro, ''washingtonpost.com'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/3217420/ Unprotected pc on twc road runner lasts an average of 4m12s until it is hacked] Charles Boyer, ''WRAL.com'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/3217420/ Unprotected pc on twc road runner lasts an average of 4m12s until it is hacked] Charles Boyer, ''WRAL.com'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/cybercrime/story/0,10801,101903,00.html Bank employees used computer screen captures to snag customer data] Todd R. Weiss, ''computerworld.com'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/cybercrime/story/0,10801,101903,00.html Bank employees used computer screen captures to snag customer data] Todd R. Weiss, ''computerworld.com'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial-of-service_attack DoS attack] ''wikipedia.org'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial-of-service_attack DoS attack] ''wikipedia.org'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Hackers-Know-About-Your-Network---That-You-Dont!&id=675497 What hackers know about your network - that you don't!] Thomas Raef, ''Ezine Articles'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Hackers-Know-About-Your-Network---That-You-Dont!&id=675497 What hackers know about your network - that you don't!] Thomas Raef, ''Ezine Articles'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/security/winfirewall.mspx Using Windows XP firewall] ''Microsoft.com'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/security/winfirewall.mspx Using Windows XP firewall] ''Microsoft.com'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/features/firewall.aspx Windows Vista firewall] ''Microsoft.com'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/features/firewall.aspx Windows Vista firewall] ''Microsoft.com'' - [[Image:new.gif]]

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	*[http://www.secureworks.com/research/articles/ethics/ Crossing the line: ethics for the security professional] ''SecureWorks.com''		*[http://www.secureworks.com/research/articles/ethics/ Crossing the line: ethics for the security professional] ''SecureWorks.com''
	*[http://www.sage-au.org.au/display/SAGEAU/Code+of+Ethics;jsessionid=1B552880BBF44221BEA4A8FE1A8FDD35 SAGE-AU: Code of ethics] ''Sage-au.org.au''		*[http://www.sage-au.org.au/display/SAGEAU/Code+of+Ethics;jsessionid=1B552880BBF44221BEA4A8FE1A8FDD35 SAGE-AU: Code of ethics] ''Sage-au.org.au''
	*[http://www.zdnetasia.com/techguide/disasterrecovery/0,39044895,61952139,00.htm 10 dumb things IT pros do that can mess up their networks] Deb Shinder, ''ZDnet Asia'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.zdnetasia.com/techguide/disasterrecovery/0,39044895,61952139,00.htm 10 dumb things IT pros do that can mess up their networks] Deb Shinder, ''ZDnet Asia'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyId=14&articleId=9051483&intsrc=hm_topic Even IT types disregard policies designed to protect corporate data] Jaikumar Vijayan, ''ComputerWorld.com'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyId=14&articleId=9051483&intsrc=hm_topic Even IT types disregard policies designed to protect corporate data] Jaikumar Vijayan, ''ComputerWorld.com'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.giac.org/overview/ethics.php GIAC code of ethics] ''Global Information Assurance Certification'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.giac.org/overview/ethics.php GIAC code of ethics] ''Global Information Assurance Certification'' - [[Image:new.gif]]

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	*[http://www.securityfocus.com/columnists/389 Spreading security awareness for OS X] Robert Lemos ''Security Focus''		*[http://www.securityfocus.com/columnists/389 Spreading security awareness for OS X] Robert Lemos ''Security Focus''
	*[http://www.selfseo.com/story-11607.php Don’t fall victim to Internet fraud] Eric Buck ''SELF SEO''		*[http://www.selfseo.com/story-11607.php Don’t fall victim to Internet fraud] Eric Buck ''SELF SEO''
	*[http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9002214 Senate approves cybercrime treaty] Grant Gross, ''ComputerWorld.com'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9002214 Senate approves cybercrime treaty] Grant Gross, ''ComputerWorld.com'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.cioinsight.com/c/a/Past-News/Cybercrime-Treaty-What-it-Means-to-You/ Cybercrime treaty: what it means to you] Larry Downes, ''CIOInsight.com'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.cioinsight.com/c/a/Past-News/Cybercrime-Treaty-What-it-Means-to-You/ Cybercrime treaty: what it means to you] Larry Downes, ''CIOInsight.com'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://conventions.coe.int/Treaty/EN/Treaties/Html/185.htm Council of Europe - ETS No. 185 - convention on cybercrime] ''Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://conventions.coe.int/Treaty/EN/Treaties/Html/185.htm Council of Europe - ETS No. 185 - convention on cybercrime] ''Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.cybercrime.gov/senateCoe.pdf senateCoe.pdf] ''President’s message to the Senate on the council of Europe convention on cybercrime'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.cybercrime.gov/senateCoe.pdf senateCoe.pdf] ''President’s message to the Senate on the council of Europe convention on cybercrime'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.cybercrime.gov/COEFAQs.htm Cybercrime.gov] ''US Dept of Justice'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.cybercrime.gov/COEFAQs.htm Cybercrime.gov] ''US Dept of Justice'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybercrime_Treaty Cybercrime treaty] ''Wikipedia.org'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybercrime_Treaty Cybercrime treaty] ''Wikipedia.org'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://news.zdnet.co.uk/communications/0,1000000085,2079244,00.htm Burglar alarm catches hackers on the net] Will Knight, ''ZDNet.co.uk'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://news.zdnet.co.uk/communications/0,1000000085,2079244,00.htm Burglar alarm catches hackers on the net] Will Knight, ''ZDNet.co.uk'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulnerability_scanner Vulnerability scanner] ''Wikipedia.org'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulnerability_scanner Vulnerability scanner] ''Wikipedia.org'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.windowhaxor.net/2007/09/25/list-of-vulnerability-scanners/ List of vulnerability scanners] ''windowhaxor.net'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.windowhaxor.net/2007/09/25/list-of-vulnerability-scanners/ List of vulnerability scanners] ''windowhaxor.net'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.networkcomputing.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=171203188 IT security outsourcing] Jay A Milne, ''NetworkComputing.com'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.networkcomputing.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=171203188 IT security outsourcing] Jay A Milne, ''NetworkComputing.com'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.uscities.net/webnovice/safe_surf.htm A parents guide to safe surfing] Phillip Elam, ''uscities.net'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.uscities.net/webnovice/safe_surf.htm A parents guide to safe surfing] Phillip Elam, ''uscities.net'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid14_gci1011476,00.html Security outsourcing widespread by 2010] Bill Brenner, ''SearchSecurity.com'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid14_gci1011476,00.html Security outsourcing widespread by 2010] Bill Brenner, ''SearchSecurity.com'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/ 2008 Top-ten Internet filter software] ''TopTenReviews.com'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/ 2008 Top-ten Internet filter software] ''TopTenReviews.com'' - [[Image:new.gif]]
	*[http://www.getsafeonline.org/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1179 Get Safe Online: 10-minute guide for beginners] ''GetSafeOnline.org'' - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://www.getsafeonline.org/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1179 Get Safe Online: 10-minute guide for beginners] ''GetSafeOnline.org'' - [[Image:new.gif]]

	===Some Security Products That Could Help You===		===Some Security Products That Could Help You===
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	*[http://www.pandasecurity.com/usa/ Panda TruPrevent]		*[http://www.pandasecurity.com/usa/ Panda TruPrevent]
	*[http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/home.jsp Zone Alarm]		*[http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/home.jsp Zone Alarm]
	*[http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ Top Ten Anti-Virus Software Suites] - ~~'''NEW'''~~		*[http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ Top Ten Anti-Virus Software Suites] - [[Image:new.gif]]

	==Source Files==		==Source Files==

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	===Why Are Security Precautions Necessary?===		===Why Are Security Precautions Necessary?===

	*[http://www.sans.org/top20/ The ~~Twenty Most Critical~~ Internet ~~Security Vulnerabilities~~: ~~The Experts Consensus~~] Rohit Dhamankar, ''SANS Computer Security Training''		*[http://www.sans.org/top20/ The twenty most critical Internet security vulnerabilities: the experts consensus] Rohit Dhamankar, ''SANS Computer Security Training''
	*[http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/23/news/fortune500/bank_info/ Bank security breach may be biggest yet] ''CnnMoney.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/23/news/fortune500/bank_info/ Bank security breach may be biggest yet] ''CnnMoney.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.linuxsecurity.com/resource_files/firewalls/nsc/500619.html Internet ~~Firewalls~~ and ~~Security~~] Chuck Semeria, ''3Com Corporation''		*[http://www.linuxsecurity.com/resource_files/firewalls/nsc/500619.html Internet firewalls and security] Chuck Semeria, ''3Com Corporation''
	*[http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/home_networks.html Home ~~Network Security~~] ''CERT Coordination Center''		*[http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/home_networks.html Home network security] ''CERT Coordination Center''
	*[http://www.addsecure.net/breach.htm Media ~~Examples~~ of ~~Security Breaches~~] ''ADDSecure.Net, Inc.''		*[http://www.addsecure.net/breach.htm Media examples of security breaches] ''ADDSecure.Net, Inc.''
	*[http://www.nbc30.com/money/16438742/detail.html?rss=har&psp=news AG:Bank ~~Security Breach Affected Almost~~ 500,000] ''NBC30.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.nbc30.com/money/16438742/detail.html?rss=har&psp=news AG:Bank security breach affected almost 500,000] ''NBC30.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.privacyrights.org/ar/ChronDataBreaches.htm A ~~Chronology~~ of ~~Data Breaches~~] ''Privacy Rights Clearinghouse/UCAN'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.privacyrights.org/ar/ChronDataBreaches.htm A chronology of data breaches] ''Privacy Rights Clearinghouse/UCAN'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://news.cnet.com/Money-lost-to-cybercrime-down--again/2100-7349_3-6083860.html Money lost to cybercrime down--again] Joris Evers, ''Cnet News'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://news.cnet.com/Money-lost-to-cybercrime-down--again/2100-7349_3-6083860.html Money lost to cybercrime down--again] Joris Evers, ''Cnet News'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.cert.org/other_sources/viruses.html Computer ~~Virus Resources~~] ''Cert.org'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.cert.org/other_sources/viruses.html Computer virus resources] ''Cert.org'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.cnet.com.au/software/security/0,239029558,339285176,00.htm Mac users targeted by fake antivirus tool] Liam Tung, ''cnet.com.au'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.cnet.com.au/software/security/0,239029558,339285176,00.htm Mac users targeted by fake antivirus tool] Liam Tung, ''cnet.com.au'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00000575.html New Symbian malware pretending to be F-Secure ~~Anti~~-~~Virus~~] ''f-secure.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00000575.html New Symbian malware pretending to be F-Secure anti-virus] ''f-secure.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/07/28/pwning_security_updates/ Evilgrade] Dan Goodin, ''The Register'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/07/28/pwning_security_updates/ Evilgrade] Dan Goodin, ''The Register'' - '''NEW'''

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	*[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/07/25/bank_sites_insecure/ 75% of US bank websites have flaws] Dan Goodin, ''The Register'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/07/25/bank_sites_insecure/ 75% of US bank websites have flaws] Dan Goodin, ''The Register'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.selfseo.com/story-11606.php Renew and ~~Update Your Antivirus Software Today~~] Kwan Lo, ''SELF SEO''		*[http://www.selfseo.com/story-11606.php Renew and update your anti-virus software today] Kwan Lo, ''SELF SEO''
	*[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/17/AR2005061701031.html 40 Million ~~Credit Card Numbers Hacked~~] Jonathan Krim and Michael Barbaro, ''washingtonpost.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/17/AR2005061701031.html 40 Million credit card numbers hacked] Jonathan Krim and Michael Barbaro, ''washingtonpost.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/3217420/ ~~unprotected~~ pc on twc road runner lasts an average of 4m12s until it is hacked] Charles Boyer, ''WRAL.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/3217420/ Unprotected pc on twc road runner lasts an average of 4m12s until it is hacked] Charles Boyer, ''WRAL.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/cybercrime/story/0,10801,101903,00.html Bank employees used computer screen captures to snag customer data] Todd R. Weiss, ''computerworld.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/cybercrime/story/0,10801,101903,00.html Bank employees used computer screen captures to snag customer data] Todd R. Weiss, ''computerworld.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial-of-service_attack DoS attack] ''wikipedia.org'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial-of-service_attack DoS attack] ''wikipedia.org'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Hackers-Know-About-Your-Network---That-You-Dont!&id=675497 What ~~Hackers Know About Your Network~~ - ~~That You Don~~'t!] Thomas Raef, ''Ezine Articles'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Hackers-Know-About-Your-Network---That-You-Dont!&id=675497 What hackers know about your network - that you don't!] Thomas Raef, ''Ezine Articles'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/security/winfirewall.mspx Using Windows XP ~~Firewall~~] ''Microsoft.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/security/winfirewall.mspx Using Windows XP firewall] ''Microsoft.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/features/firewall.aspx Windows Vista ~~Firewall~~] ''Microsoft.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/features/firewall.aspx Windows Vista firewall] ''Microsoft.com'' - '''NEW'''

	===Ethical Responsibilities===		===Ethical Responsibilities===

	*[http://www.secureworks.com/research/articles/ethics/ Crossing the ~~Line~~: ~~Ethics~~ for the ~~Security Professional~~] ''SecureWorks.com''		*[http://www.secureworks.com/research/articles/ethics/ Crossing the line: ethics for the security professional] ''SecureWorks.com''
	*[http://www.sage-au.org.au/display/SAGEAU/Code+of+Ethics;jsessionid=1B552880BBF44221BEA4A8FE1A8FDD35 SAGE-AU: Code of ~~Ethics~~] ''Sage-au.org.au''		*[http://www.sage-au.org.au/display/SAGEAU/Code+of+Ethics;jsessionid=1B552880BBF44221BEA4A8FE1A8FDD35 SAGE-AU: Code of ethics] ''Sage-au.org.au''
	*[http://www.zdnetasia.com/techguide/disasterrecovery/0,39044895,61952139,00.htm 10 dumb things IT pros do that can mess up their networks] Deb Shinder, ''ZDnet Asia'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.zdnetasia.com/techguide/disasterrecovery/0,39044895,61952139,00.htm 10 dumb things IT pros do that can mess up their networks] Deb Shinder, ''ZDnet Asia'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyId=14&articleId=9051483&intsrc=hm_topic Even IT types disregard policies designed to protect corporate data] Jaikumar Vijayan, ''ComputerWorld.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyId=14&articleId=9051483&intsrc=hm_topic Even IT types disregard policies designed to protect corporate data] Jaikumar Vijayan, ''ComputerWorld.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.giac.org/overview/ethics.php GIAC ~~Code~~ of ~~Ethics~~] ''Global Information Assurance Certification'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.giac.org/overview/ethics.php GIAC code of ethics] ''Global Information Assurance Certification'' - '''NEW'''

	===Security Precautions Awareness is Growing===		===Security Precautions Awareness is Growing===

	*[http://www.securityfocus.com/columnists/389 Spreading ~~Security Awareness For~~ OS X] Robert Lemos ''Security Focus''		*[http://www.securityfocus.com/columnists/389 Spreading security awareness for OS X] Robert Lemos ''Security Focus''
	*[http://www.selfseo.com/story-11607.php Don’t ~~Fall Victim To~~ Internet ~~Fraud~~] Eric Buck ''SELF SEO''		*[http://www.selfseo.com/story-11607.php Don’t fall victim to Internet fraud] Eric Buck ''SELF SEO''
	*[http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9002214 Senate approves cybercrime treaty] Grant Gross, ''ComputerWorld.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9002214 Senate approves cybercrime treaty] Grant Gross, ''ComputerWorld.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.cioinsight.com/c/a/Past-News/Cybercrime-Treaty-What-it-Means-to-You/ Cybercrime ~~Treaty~~: ~~What~~ it ~~Means~~ to ~~You~~] Larry Downes, ''CIOInsight.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.cioinsight.com/c/a/Past-News/Cybercrime-Treaty-What-it-Means-to-You/ Cybercrime treaty: what it means to you] Larry Downes, ''CIOInsight.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://conventions.coe.int/Treaty/EN/Treaties/Html/185.htm Council of Europe - ETS No. 185 - ~~Convention~~ on ~~Cybercrime~~] ''Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://conventions.coe.int/Treaty/EN/Treaties/Html/185.htm Council of Europe - ETS No. 185 - convention on cybercrime] ''Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.cybercrime.gov/senateCoe.pdf senateCoe.pdf] ''President’s ~~Message~~ to the Senate on the ~~Council~~ of Europe ~~Convention~~ on ~~Cybercrime~~'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.cybercrime.gov/senateCoe.pdf senateCoe.pdf] ''President’s message to the Senate on the council of Europe convention on cybercrime'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.cybercrime.gov/COEFAQs.htm ~~cybercrime~~.gov] ''US Dept of Justice'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.cybercrime.gov/COEFAQs.htm Cybercrime.gov] ''US Dept of Justice'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybercrime_Treaty Cybercrime ~~Treaty~~] ''Wikipedia.org'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybercrime_Treaty Cybercrime treaty] ''Wikipedia.org'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://news.zdnet.co.uk/communications/0,1000000085,2079244,00.htm Burglar ~~Alarm Catches Hackers~~ on the ~~Net~~] Will Knight, ''ZDNet.co.uk'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://news.zdnet.co.uk/communications/0,1000000085,2079244,00.htm Burglar alarm catches hackers on the net] Will Knight, ''ZDNet.co.uk'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulnerability_scanner Vulnerability scanner] ''Wikipedia.org'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulnerability_scanner Vulnerability scanner] ''Wikipedia.org'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.windowhaxor.net/2007/09/25/list-of-vulnerability-scanners/ List of ~~Vulnerability Scanners~~] ''windowhaxor.net'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.windowhaxor.net/2007/09/25/list-of-vulnerability-scanners/ List of vulnerability scanners] ''windowhaxor.net'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.networkcomputing.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=171203188 IT ~~Security Outsourcing~~] Jay A Milne, ''NetworkComputing.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.networkcomputing.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=171203188 IT security outsourcing] Jay A Milne, ''NetworkComputing.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.uscities.net/webnovice/safe_surf.htm A ~~Parents Guide~~ to ~~Safe Surfing~~] Phillip Elam, ''uscities.net'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.uscities.net/webnovice/safe_surf.htm A parents guide to safe surfing] Phillip Elam, ''uscities.net'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid14_gci1011476,00.html Security outsourcing widespread by 2010] Bill Brenner, ''SearchSecurity.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid14_gci1011476,00.html Security outsourcing widespread by 2010] Bill Brenner, ''SearchSecurity.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/ 2008 Top-~~Ten~~ Internet ~~Filter Software~~] ''TopTenReviews.com'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/ 2008 Top-ten Internet filter software] ''TopTenReviews.com'' - '''NEW'''
	*[http://www.getsafeonline.org/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1179 Get Safe Online: 10-minute guide for beginners] ''GetSafeOnline.org'' - '''NEW'''		*[http://www.getsafeonline.org/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1179 Get Safe Online: 10-minute guide for beginners] ''GetSafeOnline.org'' - '''NEW'''