About Net Security: January 5, 2008

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	from Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP Welcome to 2008! The holidays most likely brought a massive number of new computers, iPhones, iPods, and other digital audio devices. As you venture out to fill those 80Gb Zunes with every song ever written (I think they might actually all fit on 80Gb), be sure that you do so legally. Take a look at the link below for a list of questionable music download sites and information you need to know to stay legal as you download tunes.
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Watch Out For Questionable Music Downloads If you have read Myths Of Copying and Sharing CD's and MP3's, then you should have a basic understanding of what you can or can't do - legally - with digital music. The CDT (Center for Democracy & Technology) has compiled a list of 34 sites that claim to provide music download services, but do not appear to have the permission to do so legally. Some of them...read more             More Topics Disable UAC in Vista Home (or Home Premium) Hacked By Sears? Book Review: Degunking Windows Product Review: DriveShield Plus Security 101 Wireless Network Security 5 Steps To Protect Yourself From Spyware Stored Passwords Pose a Risk If you have ever entered username and password information to access a web site, you have probably seen the pop-up box from Internet Explorer which asks if you would like to save the information for future reference. At face value, it seems like a fairly logical idea. The stored passwords will only work if you are logged in to the computer, and that way you won't have to remember them all...read more   Don't Give Away Your Personal Information Over the course of the years that you have been using your computer you have most likely accumulated a fair amount of data on the hard drive. Financial data, love letters, a database of your music CD collection, your cumulative email- both sent and received. If the holidays brought you a new PC and you are looking to sell, give away...read more     Sponsored Links   Winter Holidays: Gifts, Decorating Tips, Recipes, and More Winter Holidays: Gifts, Decorating Tips, Recipes, and More Ready for the holiday rush? Need help buying the perfect gift for your nephew or planning a fabulous holiday meal? Get expert advice on the best toys, clothes, gadgets and ways to reduce holiday stress.

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