August 27, 2008
- How You Can Protect Kids From Online Dangers
The Internet is an amazing tool that people rely on more and more in several aspects of their lives. One of the fastest growing demographics of Internet users is children. Unfortunately, children are also one of the demographics most vulnerable to being taken advantage of online, making protecting children a chief concern of both parents [...]
July 16, 2008
- 3 Common Identity Theft Scams
One factor that is curbing the growth of identity theft that we have seen for so many years is that the word is finally out on how to protect yourself from having your identity stolen. Education has been the key to making it difficult for identity thieves to operate. The problem has not disappeared by [...]
June 12, 2008
- Free Identity Theft Protection Handbook
If you’re concerned about identity theft over the internet (and everyone who uses the net should be!) you can download a free ebook by Todd Feinman called “Scared Safe: Life’s Little Identity Protection Handbook”.
It covers a lot of information that everyone who’s online should be aware of.
You can get more information and download the book [...]
June 5, 2008
- The 6 Most Common Internet Security Issues
One of the most important things you can do if you connect to the Internet at all is to make sure that you have internet security in place. Internet security leads to prevention of several problems that can harm or even destroy your data. Some of the security issues for Internet users to [...]
May 14, 2008
- Parents - Do Your Kids Have Their Own Website?
There are more and more kids getting their own websites these days. Whether it’s for a blog, learning how to design websites or even for budding internet business moguls, it’s getting more and more common.
But if you’re thinking of registering a website for your kids, there are a couple of things you need to consider.
First, [...]
May 1, 2008
- Protecting Your Privacy and Security on the Internet
One of the chief concerns among Internet users is knowing that their privacy is safe and that the computers and personal information are secure from internet security threats. As more personal business is completed online, including shopping, travel planning, blogging, paying bills, web surfing, and sending E-mail and instant messages, Internet users are more and [...]
April 24, 2008
- A Brief Look At The Critical Types Of Internet Security Software
One of the most important parts of protecting your operating system and personal information is the proper use of internet security software. There are several options available and there are different types of protection that users should have in place for different types of computer usage. A user who spends time downloading music, movies, games, [...]
April 15, 2008
- Keeping Children Safe On The Internet
The Internet is an amazing tool that people rely on more and more in several aspects of their lives. One of the fastest growing demographics of Internet users is children. Unfortunately, children are also one of the demographics most vulnerable to being taken advantage of online, making protecting children a chief concern of both parents [...]
April 8, 2008
- A Brief History of Internet Security
In today’s world, internet security is almost an afterthought. Most new computers and many Internet Service Providers include anti-virus software and other security measures for all of their users. The world of Internet security continues to evolve however, with hackers devising ingenious new ways to break into systems that previously had been impenetrable. Internet security [...]
April 4, 2008
- The Three Things You Need To Protect Against Internet Security Risks
Internet security is important to businesses, governments, and individuals for a variety of reason. Most of these reasons, however, can all be related to one core threat - the loss of control.
Internet security is about protecting data, protecting equipment, and protecting yourself from the tedious and sometimes impossible task of trying to restore your computer [...]
April 2, 2008
- Malware Isn’t Just A Consumer Problem
Check out this story:
Malware Stole Hannaford Data
Spyware and malware isn’t just a problem for the average home user - it can be a threat to large companies too. And they often have a lot more information at stake if their computers are breached.
It’s just another reminder that you always have to be vigilant, no matter [...]
March 28, 2008
- What Are The Biggest Internet Security Issues In Today’s Online World?
One of the most important things you can do if you connect to the Internet at all is to make sure that you have internet security in place. Internet security leads to prevention of several problems that can harm or even destroy your data. Some of the security issues for Internet users to be aware [...]
March 12, 2008
- Are You Feeling Overwhelmed With All This Stuff?
It seems like you hear about all the security threats on the internet everywhere these days.
On the news, in magazines, on the radio - everywhere you turn there seems to be all these warnings of pending doom for anyone who uses the net.
The fact is, there are a lot of threats but like any other [...]
February 8, 2008
- You Want To Know Why You Need To Backup Your Business Data?
If you don’t backup your business data regularly, go check out this video at CNN.
If that doesn’t wake you up to the need for good backups, I don’t know what will.
February 7, 2008
- Not All Security Updates Come From Microsoft
Hopefully you’ve created a good habit for yourself of regularly checking for updates for Windows, or preferably you’ve turned on the automatic updates.
And I also hope you’ve got your antivirus and internet security software setup to update itself automatically.
If so, you’re miles ahead of many users. But that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear.
There are [...]
January 24, 2008
- Is Your Computer Really Secure?
There’s an interesting article on PCWorld.com about how Americans have a false sense of security on the internet.
It seems that more people think they’re safe than actually are.
I guess a lot of people don’t realize that installing an internet security package isn’t a permanent fix. They need to be updated and eventually the updates stop [...]
January 19, 2008
- Great Trick For Creating Strong But Memorable Passwords
If you don’t like using strong passwords (something like SkwQ92#l for example) because they’re hard to remember, go and read the comments in this blog post about secure logins on the What You’re Doing Is Rather Desperate blog.
It’s the second comment, from someone named Guy.
This trick may not be as secure as a completely randomly [...]
January 10, 2008
- Multiple User Accounts In Windows
One of the problems with Windows XP that’s been changed in Windows Vista is that the default settings for the main user account give it administrator status. That means the user can change anything on the computer, delete anything and install anything.
Running in an administrator account all the time is one of the reasons XP [...]
January 8, 2008
- The Biggest Security Threat?
What’s the biggest security threat to your computer & personal information? Is it viruses? Spyware? Unknown email attachments?
No, the biggest security threat is an uneducated user. People who don’t understand the threats to online security.
It doesn’t matter how much you know about protecting yourself if someone else sits down at your computer and opens that [...]
January 7, 2008
- Creating A Security Strategy
It’s a good idea to create a security strategy for your computer and internet use, to give you guidelines to follow for keeping yourself and your information safe.
It’s really not as complicated as it might sound. Let’s think in terms of your security strategy for your home.
When you leave the house, what do you do?Make [...]