In recent years, home internet access has become ubiquitous and the majority of users now connect \'wirelessly\' via a central \'router\'. This method has become extremely convenient for families with multiple computers, games consoles and other devices capable of connecting to the internet, but it has also left many homes open to invasion from nearby hackers who attempt to access the network...
For many but the most well-versed in the world of computer based evidence, the terms \'electronic discovery\' and \'computer forensics\' may seem synonymous but in fact, they fulfil very different roles, and involve a very different level of expertise.
Electronic discovery, usually shortened to e-discovery, is a term rooted in the American civil legal system and refers to the stage prior to...
Over recent years, as home internet connections have become commonplace and the average download speed has increased exponentially, the unauthorised sharing of copyrighted music and video files has become increasingly popular. In fact, recent reports estimate that six million people regularly file-share copyright content without permission.
The music and film industries have tried largely...
Whenever a computer user accesses the internet, records of their activity are automatically stored on their PC. This information might include the keywords they have searched for, pages they have visited and even the data they have entered into online forms. For users wishing to keep certain activities away from prying eyes, the most popular internet browsers have now introduced \'In Private\'...
As broadband becomes ubiquitous, many businesses are looking for ways to grant staff remote access via an internet connection to their office computers. \'Remote desktop\' services such as LogMeIn and GoToMyPC allow staff to edit files, access software and send emails from anywhere in the world, but is their use compromising workplace security?
Remote desktop software creates a connection...
If you are a computer user, you are probably viewing this article using a PC with a recent version of Microsoft Windows. In fact, approximately 90% of internet users run the Windows operating system but the majority are unaware of the potential holes in their security created by the default accounts present within their installation.
Most Windows installations come with a number of preset...
Every time a computer user views a web page, uses instant chat or sends an email, details about their location may be revealed to the host or recipient\'s server via their Internet Protocol (IP) address. In instances of crimes involving computers, this can be a vital clue in tracking down the perpetrators.
An IP address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to a device by the...
With remote working becoming more common, many businesses are looking for ways to help workers stay connected on the move. The most common solution is to provide workers with \'Smartphones\' or Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) which allow users to send email, surf the internet and manage online task lists and calendars direct. But as such devices become ubiquitous, the security risk they...
In the last 20 years, computers have become a vital part of most business operations. As storage capacity and internet connection speeds increase exponentially, paperless offices are becoming commonplace and an increasing proportion of communications is occurring via computer systems.
But as storage capacity increases, so too does the length of time a computer can be in service, and the...
As internet connection speeds continue to increase, sharing information via the internet has become commonplace. For small files, email is often the most practical medium via which to send and receive information, but for those wishing to share large files such as audio and video on a mass scale, peer to peer (P2P) file sharing has become a popular choice.
Peer to peer networks provide a...
