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Vigilantes on the net.

Authors :
Moran, Barbara
Source :
New Scientist. 6/12/2004, Vol. 182 Issue 2451, p26-29. 4p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

There are ways to make the Internet safer, better education for home computer users and less vulnerable software. When laws fail and enforcement won't work, desperate citizens may be tempted to take matters into their own hands. Computer security has entered the world of counterstrike software, that which responds aggressively to intrusions. Computer users who don't take basic precautions like installing virus protection and keeping their software updated with the latest security are partly responsible for the spread of virulent worms.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
182
Issue :
2451
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
13486117