From: Eric McCarty (ericlawmpd.com)
Date: Mon Jun 28 2004 - 11:28:20 CDT

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One thing which I would recommend is the inclusion of links to
alternative web browsers. It's not that I don't like IE or use it
personally, but I've found it 99% easier to setup Mozilla or Firefox
properly and let novice users run with it. No pop ups, spam/spyware/etc
to contend with and no issues with unpatched vulnerabilities (adodb
stream...) causing mysterious programs to be installed.

Signed,
Eric C. McCarty
Systems Administrator
Internet Security Officer

-----Original Message-----
From: David Harper [mailto:david.harperthermon.com]
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 8:50 AM
To: 'focus-mssecurityfocus.com'
Subject: Consumer Security Web Site

All,

I'm putting together a web site for home and small office computer users
to address computer and small network security. I'm hoping to
eventually have a one-stop site where non-technical consumers can get
all the information they need to protect their home and small office
systems.

So far I'm planning sections on Viruses/Worms/Trojans, Spam, Identity
Theft, Cyberstalking, Hacking, Spyware and Adware. Each section is to
cover the basics (what it is, how to remove/prevent it, etc.) in a
non-technical, friendly-to-the-average-home-user way. I'll also include
links to sites like Windows Update and other free tools, with a strong
admonition that their computer be checked and patched - now.

I'd like to get input from the list on any other sections to include on
the web site. What do you see as the most glaring gaps in end-user
knowledge?
What information, tools, links, etc., would best enable them to secure
their systems easily against the most common threats? Also, I'm gearing
this toward Microsoft simply because 1) Microsoft runs the vast majority
of home/small-office computers, 2) Those using Linux are already pretty
computer savvy, and this site is for the novice. Should I expand the
focus?
Include MACs? What about the buzz on cell phone viruses? Should cell
phone security and privacy issues be included, as well?

Please keep in mind that this site is for the novice, so explanations of
elliptical curve cryptography probably won't fly. I just want to make
it as easy as possible for the non-technical user to stay up to date.

Your input is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
David

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