Jonathan Hassell

While researching information for writing Spyware, Part 1 and Part 2, I explored the Gibson Research Corporation Web site. Steve Gibson, an assembly language programmer and noted advocate for consumer privacy on the...

In Spyware, Part 1, I discussed how spyware can be an unwelcome intrusion in your small office/home office (SOHO) computer system. By integrating code with shareware, freeware, or other publicly accessible programs...

After reviewing and testing a computer product, I often can't say that I would use it in my own small offfice/home office (SOHO). Not many products show clear innovation, are designed with the end-user in mind, or...

Computer security seems to be making the news a lot lately. Almost every week, malevolent forces crawl out of the woodwork to take down high-profile Web sites. Companies lose millions of dollars and suffer damage to...

In Three Big Security Problems, I described the three biggest security threats to your small office/home office (SOHO) computer or network: an insecure OS, unused open ports, and backdoor programs. Although those...

Many small office/home office (SOHO) users connect to the Internet, and many have a network of computers. Any network that connects to the outside world needs protection against unauthorized use and entry, and a...

Small office/home office (SOHO) users often need to send and receive private email. Although SOHOs don't have the resources available to larger organizations to maintain email security and integrity, SOHOs still need...

Imagine having your house in the middle of a big city parade—like it or not, you'd have to secure your house to prevent people from entering without your permission and damaging or stealing your belongings. Working on...