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Internet / Network Security Internet / Network Security Protect Windows Protect Mac Protect Mobile From Andy O'Donnell, your Guide to Internet / Network Security Is your computer running slow for no good reason? Does your virus scanner report all is well but you're still experiencing strange computer-related issues? You might be part a of a bot net and not even know it. Learn all about bot nets in this week's featured article below: What is a Bot Net? Have you noticed a your PC has suddenly slowed to a crawl for no apparent reason? It might be nothing, but it could be that your computer is busy doing other things, and by other things I mean attacking other computers... Read more See More About:  botnets  malicious code  malware Readers Respond: How long is your password? Several weeks ago, we talked about how rainbow tables are being used by hackers to crack passwords in record time. We learned that hackers can easily crack passwords that are... Read more Is Your Network Hurricane / Earthquake Ready? It's been a rough couple of weeks for the east coast between the earthquake and Hurricane Irene. Flooding and storm damage doesn't mix well with networks and servers. Raise your... Read more Back to School - Kid-proof Your Internet Parental Controls Summer is coming to an end. The kids are out of the pool and headed back to school. When I was a kid, homework didn't involve computers. There was no... Read more Internet / Network Security Ads Network Security Computer Security Internet Security Security Staff It Security Featured Articles Computer and Network Security Beyond The Basics Resources and information to answer your computer security questions Tools, utilities and applications to help you secure your system Product and Book Reviews Security 101 Basic Computer and Network Security   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More> This newsletter is written by: Andy O'Donnell Internet / Network Security Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Internet / Network Security newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads I've Been Hacked! Now What? Facebook Security - How to Stay Safe Wireless Hacker Secrets Revealed Google+ Privacy and Security Settings Protect Yourself Against Clickjacking   Follow me on: Advertisement