The article talks about a term called "cookies" which means an identifier is sent to your computer, by web servers. It is surveillance to see what you are doing. Or reduce functional problems with internet protocol. They are also useful by storing passwords or logins, credit card information, or just personal preferences.
"Web Bugs" are also discussed in this article. This means when seraching for pages online addvertisements or banners can pop up. You do not want to click these because sometimes web bugs could be hidden without you even knowing. They could also be used in E-mail as well, even when forwarding a message. The only thing you can do is be carefull because webbugs can be embedded in all of these things
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Ive Been Hacked
1. Who do you report hacking crime to?
Password trafficking, computer intrusion- U.s secret service, FBI local office, internet crime complaint center
2. Phone number for Chicago FBI 312) 421-6700
3. What is Internet complain center (IC3)? It is a reporting system that is easy to use. Alerts the authorities when somthing is going on
Password trafficking, computer intrusion- U.s secret service, FBI local office, internet crime complaint center
2. Phone number for Chicago FBI 312) 421-6700
3. What is Internet complain center (IC3)? It is a reporting system that is easy to use. Alerts the authorities when somthing is going on
HACKERS VIDEO ASSIGNMENT
Who are hackers?? People who break into your computer and take over. They are able to look through all your files, and find personal information. THey can take over your mouse when there far away and your sitting at home.
What do they hack? Anything. They can lok at websites you go, on credit card reports, or even get a copy of your birth cirtificate. Online banking is also one of them.
Are they helping or hurting the internet? In a way there doing both. If the hackers are getting personal information and useing it it is hurting us. If they send helpful messages telling you how to fix the problem, because they were able to break in this is helpful.
What do they hack? Anything. They can lok at websites you go, on credit card reports, or even get a copy of your birth cirtificate. Online banking is also one of them.
Are they helping or hurting the internet? In a way there doing both. If the hackers are getting personal information and useing it it is hurting us. If they send helpful messages telling you how to fix the problem, because they were able to break in this is helpful.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
ICANN
ICANN is responsible for global coordination of internets system. (.org, .edu, and . gov) these are all domain names that ICANN is responsible for. As well as adresses in internet protocols. These identifiers are used to reach eachother over the internet.
The Domain Name System helps us find our way around the internet. Every computer on the internet has their own IP address's which are typed as a bunch of numbers.(12.124.65.764) But to make it easier for us we now have the Domain Name. (www.icann.com)
ICANNS role coordinates and manages the Domain Name System, so that we can all find valid internet address's.
The Domain Name System helps us find our way around the internet. Every computer on the internet has their own IP address's which are typed as a bunch of numbers.(12.124.65.764) But to make it easier for us we now have the Domain Name. (www.icann.com)
ICANNS role coordinates and manages the Domain Name System, so that we can all find valid internet address's.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Test Question
Dial up- This is not really expensive, you need a modem for dial-up. Phones lines are used for dial-up. This means you cannot use your phone and internet at the same time. Unless you have two lines one for connecting to internet and one for your house phone.
Wi-Fi- This radio signals used to connect your computer within the area. There is a main place that it holding the wi-fi capabilities so that you are able to connect. Wi-fi is not really expensive either. Usually to activate there is a switch you turn on, it then starts to pick up the signals.
Wi-Fi- This radio signals used to connect your computer within the area. There is a main place that it holding the wi-fi capabilities so that you are able to connect. Wi-fi is not really expensive either. Usually to activate there is a switch you turn on, it then starts to pick up the signals.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
"Free" Internet Service Offers- are they really free?
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/freeispalrt.shtm
The Federal Trade Comission is trying t let us know that providers are being tricky with the free internet services. Providers give certain trials for a couple months, then they tell you that its free for a certain time period. But what we dont know is that they are really tricking us. At the end of the months they try to automatically sign you up. If we decide we dont want the trial they list a number thats long distance which makes us have to pay. The article provides some questions you can ask providers specifically so you are not being fooled.
The Federal Trade Comission is trying t let us know that providers are being tricky with the free internet services. Providers give certain trials for a couple months, then they tell you that its free for a certain time period. But what we dont know is that they are really tricking us. At the end of the months they try to automatically sign you up. If we decide we dont want the trial they list a number thats long distance which makes us have to pay. The article provides some questions you can ask providers specifically so you are not being fooled.
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