Business-Works.Net -Protection your computer against Intrusions

Welcome to the Business-Works.Network. Whatever your domain of interest on the WWW is, it is of the utmost importance to protect your computer from Intrusions by others.

The following links will bring you to excellent tools to check your computer's integrity.

Programs to check your computer safety.

Shields Up! Shields-up is a test program for both Windows and Mac users. Can anyone crawl into your computer while you're connected to the internet?
You may be very surprised, or Shocked to find out the result about the open doors to your computer! CLICK HERE to check! Absolutely Excellent!
The main site of Steve is of Gibson Research Corp. This is a MUST READ! These are great test programs for Windows. His information is fun and extremely interesting to read, and it is FREE!

Scan for Security Risks Symantec Security Check is a free service designed to help you understand your computer's exposure to on-line security intrusions and virus threats. Double check if the ISP found is really that of your computer or that of your cable company who is trying to do it's best to protect your computer. In any case, the test methods seem's to be different than other's.

Sites and applications that can check your computer and show you that you need a Firewall.

Try again to see if anyone can crawl into your computer while you're connected to the internet? If they can, you need this FIRE WALL!

Best for Windows, not for Mac.

Reviews about SECURITY. Identification of tools you need to defend yourself against on-line hazards.

" Anyone who uses a computer has something to fear from the Internet's great connectivity. So you simply need the right tools to protect your PC. PC World compared almost two dozen hardware and software defenses against a variety of security and privacy threats, and they have designed a tool kit of both must-have and optional products for each of three computing environments .

By Mac Directory, the top ten security tools review for the Macintosh.
Many programs called security tools are actually made by hackers and are classified as hacker tools. SecureMac tested and rated the validity of several programs not all were made by hackers. The great thing about these applications is that most are free or are shareware.
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List of suppliers of anti-virus programs by Microsoft France. Some of the addresses are only in US and in English.

List of suppliers of anti-virus programs by Lycos. Anti-Virus Programs and Information on Top Rated Websites.

Internet Explorer 5.1 for Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x

This latest version ... version 5.1.4 ... resolves all security vulnerabilities in previous versions of Internet Explorer 5. This includes vulnerabilities that might have caused Internet Explorer to stop responding or caused a memory problem that compromised the security of the computer. For more information, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-019 at: Mactopia download from Microsoft Security

Four (4) best programs for the Mac for anti-virus and macro viruses from about.com. Protection from a plethora of viruses including macro viruses plus automatic email attachment scanning.

About Trojans
What are they and What to do about them.

Security Update 3-24 02
Having heard of more and more people finding trojans on their computers in the past few days, nobody should consider themselves safe without KNOWING that their computers are clean.
A virus program and firewall are NOT enough to protect you.
You need a program specifically designed to identify trojans.
This is NOT a joke...If you take it lightly, then you are going to be targeted. For the short time it takes to download a program that will ensure you are safe, you could save yourself from having all of your online accounts wiped out before your eyes. It isn't worth it.
The one suggested is available from Click for info on Trojans from the 1998-2002 Anti-Trojan Network. .
While a free trial version is available, the licensed version includes MANY more trojans, and for only $19, it's worth it.
In light of the high likelihood of obtaining a trojan in this day and time, running it daily is not excessive.
Protect yourself. If you don't, there is nobody else to blame.

What do you do if you FIND a trojan??
DON'T go and immediately change your passwords, because an existing trojan will capture the new passwords as easily as it captured the old...Your priority should be to clean your system. The site mentioned above has a full data base of the effects each trojan can have on your computer....and how to clean them.
Once you THINK your computer is clean...run the program again to make sure...THEN, once you have received a clean bill of health, change all of your passwords IMMEDIATELY. Even if you find your accounts have been breeched, take the time to change them ALL before acting on that. Do NOT use the same password for ANY two accounts...and make sure you use both alpha and numeric symbols...i.e. 6hd32s9q ...Write them down OFFLINE...NEVER have your computer "remember" them for you...
Take responsibility for ensuring the security of your own computers.
Please do NOT take this lightly.
NO JOKE!

As for the Macintosh:
From: "Bernd Michler"
Organization: Anti-Trojan.net
Reply-To: "Bernd Michler"
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 21:06:09 +0100
Cc: xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Trojan an Macintosh???
Hello,
Other programs not trojans use the same port also if you don't find anything with the disk-scan I think it is harmless.
You get more information about used ports in our knowledgebase.
Best Regards
Bernd Michler
http://www.anti-trojan.net

Ad-aware is a free multi spyware removal utility that scans your memory, registry and hard drives for known spyware and scumware components and lets you remove them safely.
It is updated frequently. Click here: Ad-Aware of Lavasoft

Many options like scanning depth or automatic modes can be set in the preferences menu. Ad-aware features an easy to use wizard-style interface, guiding you through the scanning and removal process.

Now, a few sites about hacking and hakers.

Be AWARE - Keep any important personal information on floppies or separate disk.
Then ERASE those files from your hard disk.

- TechTV - Richard Power on Corporate Espionage.
- Cyber crime bleeds U.S. corporations, survey shows; financial losses from attacks climb for third year in a row.
- Frontline - Interview with Richard Power
- Critical acclaim and expert praise for Power's "TANGLED WEB"
- securityfocus.com Corporate Site
- The fifth estate originally broadcast a story on hackers and cyber terrorists on Dec 6, 2000.

and finally

- Internet Firewalls: Frequently Asked Questions

NOTE: This is a separate page that is made available from the Marketing Site http://www.business-works.net
and from a seperate all on one page hyperlinks to your total business on the internet: or "all that you need to do business on the net"
For more info, I can be reached at:

E-Mail : SecurityInfo@business-works.net

Andre J. Beique
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Tel: (514) 990-2866
Fax: (514) 481-6638