Protecting Your Online Presence: Insights from Internet Security Experts

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As the internet continues to play an increasingly prominent role in our lives, online security has become a pressing concern. Recent high-profile attacks on e-commerce sites have shown that even the largest and most well-established companies can be vulnerable to denials of service. However, there are steps that individuals and businesses can take to protect themselves from these threats. Experts at Internet.com and ZDNet.com offer valuable guidance on internet security, highlighting the importance of education and the right software to protect one's system.

Key Takeaways:

  • A four-part series on internet security is available at Internet.com, covering the basics of net security and the best software to protect one's system.
  • The E-Commerce Guide at Internet.com provides practical advice for warding off denial-of-service attacks.
  • The Anonymizer tool at Privacy.net allows users to see what information is being collected about their visits, including plug-ins and pertinent system information.
  • The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has achieved a significant victory by securing royalties from WWW.com, the world's largest internet broadcast network, for artists and labels.
  • United Air Lines has formed an alliance with On2.com to co-develop and market the first travel website featuring television-quality travel videos, aiming to increase online ticket sales.
  • On2.com currently offers online movies for high-speed, broadband internet users.

Statistics:

  • The RIAA lawsuit against MP3.com aims to bring the company into compliance with U.S. copyright law.
  • United Air Lines has over 100 flight arrivals and departures each week at Colorado Springs Airport.
  • The Anonymizer tool at Privacy.net allows users to see what information is being collected about their visits.

Sources:

  • ecommerce.internet.com/outlook/0,1220,,00.html
  • www.zdnet.com/anchordesk/story/story_4444.html
  • www.privacy.net/anonymizer
  • www.privacy.net/traced
  • www.com/pr_riaa_agreement.htm
  • www.riaa.org
  • www.on2.com
  • www.gazette.com (link to Connect column)