Network Security Blog

I know a lot of people out there did. I forget where I read it, but apparently this influx of new computers on the Internet causes a nasty little spike of virus and hacking activity every year. I’ve already seen some indication that this may be true on my home IDS, as well as the one at work. In both cases, it seems to be a slight increase in malicious traffic. Of course, it might just be my imagination. I’m too tired to actually figure out the statistics.

If you were on of the lucky ones who, unlike me, got a new computer, do me a favor and read my little blog on Security Primer for the Non-technical. Take a few minutes to figure out how to patch your system. Install an anti-virus program if your computer didn’t come with one (AVG by GRI Soft is a good, FREE, choice for anti-virus). If you have DSL or Cable, use a router with a built in firewall, or at least get a personal firewall. It doesn’t take much to become reasonably safe on the Internet, but you do have to make the decision to do it.

I wanted a new computer for X-mas. The bad part is that I have absolutely no need for a new one, since the current mass of computers in my office more than meet my needs. That doesn’t stop me from wanting. The inner geek in me is wailing for new hardware. The outer geek is just whimpering a little.

Enough rambling for today. Hope you had a good Christmas.