Thoughts and Theories From Roger Andre
for the curious, and people getting to grips with computing and computers.
Saturday 27 September 2008, 7:53 PM
Business And Domestic Security Threats, Different Tactics Being Deployed
There are very different tactics being deployed when it comes to
security breaches in the domestic front and in the business front.
On the home front, I am coming across plenty of browser hijacks, with people being directed to the sites of some major high street chains.
before I attempt to name and shame, I will first have to look into the
legalities of doing this, but my god, I am outraged!! These people
advertise to us on our televisions as though they are our friends, when nothing could be further from the truth! (but we already know this, don't we)?!
The reality is that somewhere along the line there are some pretty
shady deals going on. The high street chains can tell us they are our
friends all they like, the opposite is in fact true, they must look
upon their customers with contempt. (old news, I know).
Meanwhile, I have been let loose on a number of computers that belong to small business, and all of them have tested positive for trojans, just there, silently in the background trying not to be visible or disruptive. And all this is happening on machines that have fully paid up security software running. Should we be alarmed? Maybe, but I take great pleasure in educating people in the ways of locking down their machines.
I really am enjoying canvasing for business, I didn't realise I had
such a salesman in me, but I've found the ability to go out there and
get my self appointments, which translates straight into work. The
feeling of freedom is immense and the quality of life is very high.


