AXENT Security Experts Highlight 'Ten Ways to Stay Safe On the Web'.Business/Technology Editors ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2000 Consumers and Organizations Seek Protection from Recent Hacking Attacks The recent barrage of attacks on top dot com dot com - com companies has left everyone wondering -- how safe is the Internet? And just when things started to calm down, the next round of attacks began, this time directly targeting the FBI. Whether shopping for a gift online, running an Internet company, or simply researching the traffic and weather for a trip, Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. issues are now at the top of everyone's mind. AXENT Technologies(R) (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : AXNT), which provides Internet security software and services for more than 40 of the Fortune 50 and one-third of the Fortune `e-50', has a quick list of the things that everyone can do to stay safe and use the Internet with confidence. Following is a sample of the topics addressed: LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP Before You Leap is the autobiography and self-help guide written by Muppet Kermit the Frog. It was released in September 2006. External links
1) Check your credit card policy for online fraud -- (Does your card protect you from liability if someone obtains your credit card numbers and starts charging to your account?) 2) Don't accept "cookies" in your browser-- (What are cookies? How can they make you vulnerable? How can you turn them off?) 3) Conduct all transactions using Secure Socket Layer (SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. ) -- (Learn how to conduct transactions securely to ensure nobody is watching or hijacking hijacking Crime of seizing possession or control of a vehicle from another by force or threat of force. Although by the late 20th century hijacking most frequently involved the seizure of an airplane and its forcible diversion to destinations chosen by the air pirates, when your information during transmission). (For the complete list, visit AXENT's Web site at: http://www.axent.com.) AXENT(R) is your expert when it comes to Internet security, so check out this simple list for ten quick and easy ways to protect yourself on the Web. The list gives valuable tips on virus protection, passwords, personal firewalls, and even tells you how to set up a second email for use with chat rooms and e-commerce transactions. Staying safe on the Internet is easy, when you know what the risks are and can take simple precautions that help protect you from hackers. If you are interested in sharing this list with your readers, customers or any other group, or wish to speak with an AXENT security expert about staying safe on the Internet, including current trends, products and services, please call Mike Schultz Michael Alan Schultz (born on 28th November 1979 in Van Nuys, California) is a minor league baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks franchise. He attended Loyola Marymount University. On July 16, 2004, he struck out five batters in an inning. (see [1]. or Dan Ring at Schwartz Communications, (781) 684-0770, or send email to axent@schwartz-pr.com. AXENT, AXENT Technologies, and the AXENT logo are trademarks or registered trademarks, in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and certain other countries, of AXENT Technologies, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other company and product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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