Computer Security Day began in 1988, around the time that computers were becoming commonplace, even if they were yet to become ubiquitous in homes. The 1980s saw not only increased usage of computers, especially in business and government, and the internet was in its early stages. While hacking and viruses have virtually been around since the early days of modern computing, evolving and increasingly sophisticated technologies began to see more applications, and therefore more security risks due to the simple fact that more data was at risk as computers found their way into banks, government offices, and businesses. More important data stored on computers and servers meant more valuable information for hackers, and this meant higher profile cases of security breaches. As such, online security became an important concern by the end of the decade, and so Computer Security Day was created to raise awareness about computer security. How secure is yours?
Went to a business networking event the other night ( the things I have to do for work ) the first person I got chatting to was a Cyber security expert - thank god I was rescued by an accountant
I have been lucky so far I use a good security system with good firewall protection Fingers legs and toes crossed
When I used to run a firewall on a Linux PC rather because the ADSL modem I used didnt have a router and firewall in it, I was always amused how Dave from Accounts was trying to log in all the time while on holiday in Hong Kong... Most commercial firewalls in modem routers have two fundamental weaknesses: one that they are common so working out how to break through one opens the same door through hundreds of thousands of other firewalls , some of which will be protecting valuable data, so the hack is worth money. Then the other thing is that they dont get updated because the manufacturers dont care and the owners dont know ... Dont be complacent about security, you havent been hacked yet because you arent worth the bother, not because you are safe.
