Prem K
Hi
i hope someone can help me with this. I bought a laptop a few days ago and tried purchasing some items over click bank using my credit card. However, i kept getting message - "Error found: Your card cannot be processed"
I tried using another laptop and was able to make the purchase in the first attempt. I suspect it may have to do with the setting of the new PC (i could be wrong)
Can someone please help to solve this issue.
Thanks
Prem
i was having problem using IE. I used Google browser - it went through!...not sure what's the issue with IE though....but im happy for now.
Answer
Not enough info to make a definitive analysis, but there are these are couple of concepts (of many possibilities):
The 'new' unit (Windows?) needs updating (done from the Control Panel> Windows update);
The second unit has been compromised by a keylogger/banking Trojan and the transaction didn't go to who you thought it did, but to a nefarious hacker; (the new unit was actually giving the 'correct' notification).
Using Windows to do any kind of high-value work is far too risky, especially for those not completely adept at security.
Not enough info to make a definitive analysis, but there are these are couple of concepts (of many possibilities):
The 'new' unit (Windows?) needs updating (done from the Control Panel> Windows update);
The second unit has been compromised by a keylogger/banking Trojan and the transaction didn't go to who you thought it did, but to a nefarious hacker; (the new unit was actually giving the 'correct' notification).
Using Windows to do any kind of high-value work is far too risky, especially for those not completely adept at security.
Computer Security Classes?
Penny
I would like to take classes in computer security. Are the classes hard and what is the best school to go to in Maryland for this type of training?
Also, is it better to get a degree or will a certificate program be okay?
Answer
It all depends upon what you plan to do with the education, because there are many areas of specialization within computer security. There's database security, network security, system security and others. Your best bet is to have a background in computer science or information science, since you'll need to understand programming and network concepts. Personally, I recommend a degree since I'm interested in computer security research, but it really depends upon what you want to do. These links might give you a starting point and a chance to think about what appeals to you.
Microsoft offers security certification as part of the MCSE/MCSA certification. There's some info at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/highlights/security.mspx
You can get training through groups like SANS (http://www.sans.org/), but it's kind of expensive. Also, CERT offers training (http://www.cert.org/).
There's an online Master's degree in security offered at http://www.infosec.jmu.edu/ that might give you an idea of what's involved in going that route and if it's what you're after.
It all depends upon what you plan to do with the education, because there are many areas of specialization within computer security. There's database security, network security, system security and others. Your best bet is to have a background in computer science or information science, since you'll need to understand programming and network concepts. Personally, I recommend a degree since I'm interested in computer security research, but it really depends upon what you want to do. These links might give you a starting point and a chance to think about what appeals to you.
Microsoft offers security certification as part of the MCSE/MCSA certification. There's some info at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/highlights/security.mspx
You can get training through groups like SANS (http://www.sans.org/), but it's kind of expensive. Also, CERT offers training (http://www.cert.org/).
There's an online Master's degree in security offered at http://www.infosec.jmu.edu/ that might give you an idea of what's involved in going that route and if it's what you're after.
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