I'll take this as a reminder to rummage through my machine at home - I have a rather large GIF/JPG of what is of interest on any computer (including home users) and the approximate value at the time.
I can't seem to find the web site where I found it, though - kinda scratching my head over that. I may have it documented at home, though. I'll embed it in an email to the list when I find it tonight. Kurt On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 8:39 AM, David Lum <[email protected]> wrote: > It’s never occurred to me to mention this to people when explaining why > security is important: > > > > “There are those who believe that the security issues facing home users are > greatly exaggerated, and that the only entities which need to be concerned > about desktop and network security are businesses which have critical data > on their machines. And many think that only broadband users or folks with > high-speed connections need to be concerned. > > > > Truth is, the vast majority of computer systems, including corporate ones, > are not compromised for the data they may contain. Rather, they are often > compromised for practice purposes, such as storage space for warez, or to > create remote zombies for large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) > attacks against other networks. Compromised systems today are even being > used to send SPAM. > > > > Most systems are not necessarily compromised by a dedicated cracker trying a > variety of remote commands until he/she successfully cracks the system > password. Instead, most attacks today are performed using automated tools > which attempt to exploit known vulnerabilities in various OSes and > applications. > > > > On a number of occasions, Internet traffic has been bogged down by the > propagation of Viruses and Worms via unpatched systems. Among the more > notable instances are Code Red, NIMDA, SQL Slammer, MSBlaster, and the > Sasser worms. Given the rapid growth of home networks, this situation will > only get worse if security does not become more important to more people -- > vendors and users alike. “ > > > > http://www.brainwavecc.com/techdocs/Security.html > > David Lum > Sr. Systems Engineer // NWEATM > Office 503.548.5229 // Cell (voice/text) 503.267.9764 > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
