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Nov 16,
2010 Security |
Securing
Wireless Networks |
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Wireless
networks, sometimes called WiFi, rely on
radio waves to connect computers to the
Internet. A transmitter, known as a wireless
access point or gateway, is wired into an
internet connection. This provides a
"hotspot" that transmits the connectivity
over radio waves. Hotspots have identifying
information, including an item called an
SSID (service set identifier), that allows
computers to locate them.
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Oct 02,
2010 Security |
Before
Entering Information on a Website |
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From time to
time we find it somewhat necessary to enter
our personal information on a web site.
There are certain security rules and
guidelines that you need to know before
you just type away that personal
information.
read more... |
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Sep 15,
2010 Security |
Adobe Reader: Is It
Safe to Use? |
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Adobe has
released an advisory for the second time in
less than a week. the first advisory was
released Sept. 10th, regards zero-day
exploit of vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader
and Acrobat. The second advisory, released
was Sept. 13th, regards zero-day exploit of
vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash as well as
Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
read more... |
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Sep 15,
2010 Browser |
Internet Explorer 9
Beta Launched Today |
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After a
series of four ‘platform previews‘,
Microsoft is expected to release the first
fully functional beta version of it’s next
generation web browser, Internet Explorer 9,
later today.
read more... |
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Sep 14,
2010 Security |
It's Microsoft Patch
Tuesday: September 2010 |
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If you are
serious about "security" and you are still
using Windows XP or Windows 2003, you really
need to update your operating system and get
Windows Vista and/or better yet, Windows 7.
I know folks have a lot of good reasons why
to stay with Windows XP or 2003 but you
really do need to get away from these old
operating systems.
read more... |
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Sep 14,
2010 Security |
New Computer Security |
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That new
computer you just bought is a one-way ticket
to hacker paradise. Here are few things you
need to do shore up those security holes.
read more... |
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Sep 10,
2010 Security |
Here you have...a new
worm virus |
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A
new email worm is landing in email inboxes
worldwide, disabling the antivirus software
of the unwary. Dubbed 'Here
you Have'
in the subject line. The first reported
cases appearing yesterday (09/09/10).
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Aug 31,
2010 Security |
Facebook Phishing
Example - Account Update Scam |
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Dear Facebook user,
In a effort to make your online experience
safer and more enjoyable, Facebook will be
implementing a new login system that will
effect all Facebook users. These changes
will offer new features and increase account
security.
Before you are able to use the new login
system, you will be required to update your
account.
read more... |
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Aug 30,
2010 Security |
Spear-Phishing an
Effective Tools for Scammers |
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Phishing
is an attack where a cybercriminal pretends
to be a legitimated organization, such as
your bank, in order to deceive you into
giving up personal information such as a
credit card numbers and account information.
read more... |
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Aug 25,
2010 Security |
AVG's Eight Simple
Steps on How to Browse the Internet Safely
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AVG is always trying to help their customers
stay safe on line, whether that's by
providing anti-virus software or by offering
simply clear advice that will help you
navigate the online your way around the web
without fear. Below are eight steps to keep
your general browsing safe.
read more... |
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Aug 17,
2010 Security |
Ika-tako Virus
Replaces Your Files With Squid PICs |
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A hardened computer hacker has been arrested
on suspicion of writing a computer virus
that systematically destroys all the files
on victim's PCs and replaces them with
homemade manga images of squid, octopuses
and sea urchins. Between 20,000 and 50,000
computers may have been affected.
read more... |
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Aug 02,
2010 Security |
Blamed for Most of the
Phishing - The Avalanche Group |
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The
'Avalanche', a single Eastern Europe gang
named by security researches because of the
large quantity of attacks it generates and
is responsible for about two-thirds of all
phishing attempts in the last half of 2009.A
report in May 2010 from the Anti-Phishing
Work Group (APWG), an organization of
companies and law enforcement agencies, said
that out of 127,000 phishing attacks,
Avalanche group was blamed for more than
84,000.
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Jul 30,
2010 Security |
Microsoft Sets
Emergency Patch for Monday |
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July 30th at 1:20 PM, I received a
notification from Microsoft that an
emergency patch is to be sent out to all
computers operating Microsoft Windows on
Monday 02, 2010. This update is called an
out-of-bound update.
Microsoft normally sends it updates or
patches out on every second Tuesday of the
month and it is known as Patch Tuesday.
read more...
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Jul 13,
2010 Mobile Security |
Smart Phone for Us
Dummies |
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Did you know that there is a seven-digit
number that can unlock all kinds of secrets
about you?
It's your phone number.
Two security researchers, Nick DePetrillo
and Don Bailey, by using relatively simple
techniques by using your phone number, can
find out your name, where you live and work,
where you travel and when you sleep. They
could even listen to your voice messages and
personal phone calls - if they wanted to.
read more... |
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Jul 12, 2010 Security |
Creating Secure Passwords |
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Passwords can be a problem for everyone. One
of the main problems with passwords is the
users forget them. Another problem is users
give their passwords out to other users and
then it is no longer a legit password. It's
kind of like giving out your house key are
car keys to other people except to me it is
more dangerous, for security reasons, to
give out your password to anyone.
read more... |
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Jul 09, 2010 Tip of the Week |
Windows Skydrive Free Storage 25GB |
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There is a way to backup your files and
photos online and it is totally free and it
is offered by Windows. All you need is a
Windows Live Account or a hotmail email
address to join this free service and it
works with a Windows PC or Mac computer.
read more... |
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Jul 08, 2010 Internet |
Mozilla Firefox 4.0 Beta 1 version released! |
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We've been waiting for this update from
Mozilla and if you're tired of IE-monopoly
then we know you gonna love this one. The
second most popular browser
Firefox
has now made its
4.0
release official with
Beta 1
ready for public consumption today
(07/08/2010).
read me... |
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July 02,
2010 |
Security |
Security Updates
to Stop for Microsoft Windows XP with SP2
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June 30,
2010 |
Scams |
Facebook Free
Subway Week? |
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June 20,
2010 |
Security |
Koobface Computer Worm |
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June 15,
2010 |
Internet |
Google Wave Communications Platform |
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June 14,
2010 |
Internet |
Starbucks to Offer Free Wi-Fi at All Stores
Nationwide |
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June 14,
2010 |
Internet |
Will the new Google Chrome Operating System
transform the computer industry? |
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June 13,
2010 |
Security |
Protecting Yourself Over the Internet |
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June 10,
2010 |
Security |
Critical Patches: Update your Adobe Flash Player |
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June 04,
2010 |
Tip of the
Week |
Supercharge Your Phone: 40 Tips and Tricks
(PCWorld) |
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June 04,
2010 |
Mobile App |
Trapster: Speed Trap Sharing system |
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June 03,
2010 |
Security |
Privacy: Are you at
risk of identity theft? |
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June 01,
2010 |
Security |
More
clickjacking exploits fast-spreading on
Facebook |
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May 31, 2010 |
Security |
Viral
clickjacking 'Like' worm hits Facebook users |
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May 29, 2010 |
Software |
CamStudio: Screen Recording Software |
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May 28, 2010 |
Security |
PCMag
Broadband: Facebook's Privacy Adventure
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May 27, 2010 |
Security |
How to
Use the Internet Safely |
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May 26, 2010 |
Internet |
How to
Delete a Facebook Account |
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May 25, 2010 |
Mobile Tech |
How to
Factory Reset an Android Phone |
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