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Archive for March, 2010

A computer forensics specialist is a person who is an expert in recovering lost technological data without disrupting or tampering with the device. It takes a whole lot of skills and patience to get back deleted or corrupted data from hard drives, cell phones, and computers and so on. What a specialist does is put his knowledge to work and apply his skills into revering what is necessary to help the police department in solving cyber crimes and such. If you've always found such work to be exciting or appealing, then here's a simple guide on how to become a computer forensics specialist.First, get an education. You would need to obtain you degree in computer forensics and work your way on from there. You could also just get a degree in accounting or computer science and learn your hands on skills through working in the field and picking up tips along the way. If you want, once you've gotten your degree, you could obtain a certificate in computer forensics to increase the chances of job opportunity.Next, once you step into the working world, don't go for the big things straight away but start small and gain all the experience you ... [more..]

If you've spent any reasonable hours of time on the Internet, you've probably come across the term 'open source' software but might not have really grasped what it is and why it even exists. This article will lift the cloud and give you a clear picture of this recent phenomenon as well as describe some of its benefits for you.In a nutshell, open source software is software made by everyone - for everyone. The thought behind its creation is that through its open access, it will evolve into something that represents the true needs of computer users. Through a wide range of user involvement, the software in question is improved and debugged without costs or administrative politics.Traditionally, software is developed behind closed doors. A team of professional coders build it but the general user out there isn't involved in the creation at all. It's costly to produce and it will come as no surprise that the cost is passed on to the end user: yep us, the end users. Open source software on the other hand is free. Free to download, free to install, free to use, free to modify, and free to share.Created over twenty years ago, it's a ... [more..]

Most internet harassment goes on in chat rooms and newsgroups, also via email. Internet law has tightened up since the early free wheeling days when there were very few controls in place. For example it's become a federal crime in the US to anonymously "annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any person" via internet or other telecommunication systems. So it's on the books, if people choose to go after the bullies.Some people do. In a precedent setting case in 2006, a Florida woman, Susan Scheff, successfully sued for defamation over the internet and was awarded $11.3 million. The defendant was unhappy with the referral service offered by the plaintiff and posted complaints and insults on the internet, accusing Ms Scheff of being a"crook" and a "fraud".Another 2006 case in the UK suggests that tolerances are rapidly changing. Internet users are becoming less willing to put up with personal attacks, and in some cases are taking it all the way to the top. In the UK case, a Tracy Williams was ordered to pay damages of 10,000 pounds plus 7,200 pounds in costs for accusing a male acquaintance, Michael Keith-Smith, of being a "sex offender" and "racist blogger". She also accused his ... [more..]