Mobile phones and other devices are super intelligent. By default, they know who you are, what you’re interests are, what music you like, where you’re likely to shop, and even where you are located at any given time. That’s a lot of information to trust to anybody, particularly when you’re not really sure what they’re… Read More »
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Everything You Need to Know About Email Harvesting Prevention
Email harvesting is the process of gathering a large number of email addresses for the purpose of bulk emailing or spam. Spammers harvest email addresses through a variety of different techniques, such as hacking website, accessing contact lists and address books on hacked computers, and by buying email lists from other spammers. Email spam is… Read More »
Maintaining Your Data Security When Traveling
Travel season is here. Whether you’re enjoying some well earned down time with your family or hitting the conference circuit for work, secure travel should be a top priority. On your home network, you are likely more comfortable and secure in your data use. But when using unfamiliar networks and hotspots, you inevitably make yourself… Read More »
Basic Precautions to Take When You Receive a Suspicious Email
Email can be a hacker’s best friend. It is the perfect opportunity to get or give fraudulent information. Phising emails can make you unknowingly share your password information. Emails with viruses attached can do real damage to your file security. If users are not careful, they can easily get into real trouble and become the… Read More »
Two Most Common ways to Recover Deleted Files
Who hasn’t been in the situation where they have deleted an important file unwillinging. Whether you were cleaning out your digital files with a little extra zeal, or maybe the cat walked across your keyboard. Whatever happened, what’s done is done. The recycling bin is empty. Your file is gone. It happens to the best… Read More »
Tips on How to Avoid Internet Surveillance
Hardly a day goes by when most people don’t find themselves using the internet in either a personal or professional capacity. It has become such a crucial research tool, source of entertainment and communication that it is frankly difficult to imagine what day to day business would look like without it. That said, as the… Read More »
iPhone Features You Didn’t Know About that Protect Your Privacy
Smart phone usage has become the standard in modern business. Many companies encourage and even supplement the mobile connectivity of their employees so they can stay in touch and productive when they are away from the office. But issues of security are still of concern when it comes to communicating sensitive information via mobile device.… Read More »
Five Ways to Tell If Your Device Has Been Hacked
Even with the best anti-virus and anti-spyware software installed and updated on your computer, there is inevitably a chance that something could happen and your device could be hacked. Cyber-criminals are smart and always inventing new and surprising ways to attack internet users to access personal information and do damage to your computer. It is… Read More »
How to Effectively Destroy an Old Computer
Our computers inevitably become centers of our most personal information. Important files are saved to hard drives, passwords and even credit card information is often accessible if your device gets into the wrong hands. So when it comes to disposing of old computers, you want to make sure any information once held within is no… Read More »
Make Your Social Media Truly Private With These Tips
Social media is an amazing tool for businesses and individuals alike. But privacy concerns remain an issue. Each website or mobile application has a unique set of privacy settings and vulnerabilities that should be taken into consideration when sharing your information with their service. Remember, companies like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are companies out to… Read More »
