Posts Tagged ‘Privacy’

USB Sticks and Flash Drives have virtually transformed the way people used to carry their files and data with them. The convenience offered by their small size and plug-and-play feature is simple unmatched. But this convenience comes at a price. The price of carrying the risk of loosing your sensitive and private ...

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If you are a regular web surfer, chances are that you have lots of usernames and passwords to remember. With virtually every other website luring you to open an account for you, it becomes very difficult to keep track of all the login details. And with security experts advising you to keep your passwords long and difficult and not to repeat them at more than ...

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Emails have surpassed all other means of communications by leaps and bounds. But they are highly susceptible of interception by different parties. In case you are worried about your email security, then you should seriously consider to encrypt your email messages, so that they can only be de-crypted by the person authorized to receive your email. Encrypting Emails in Images and Pictures is one of the ...

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Browser war are heating up like never before. While Google Chrome is preferred by those demanding speed of browsing, firefox is the preferred browser choice for those who want to have the customization of the browsing as per their needs. Safari is loved for its elegance, while the old warhorse Internet Explorer is mostly ...

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Phishing and Hacking are quickly becoming an organized sector today. There are ready made DIY phishing kits available, which make the life easier for hackers. They are capable of creating phishing pages for popular services like Hotmail, Paypal etc., within a matter of one hour or so. One can find them ...

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In case you work in an environment, where others are also present, and you are worried that somebody may take a peek at your system in case you move away from your computer for a small duration, then you may need a handy utility to quickly lock your computer screen. Screen Lock Feature of Windows Just for this purpose, Microsoft has built this facility in Windows, where ...

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There has been a common advice given when it comes to Password Security. Never Write Down Your Password. But is it still relevant in today's connected world, when there are huge chances that your passwords are hacked, cracked or stolen my a malware or botnet from your computer. Two Thumb Rules for ...

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Passwords are the keys to your online PC security and privacy. The two major aspects for ensuring the security of your passwords is that you stop using weak passwords and start using different passwords for different accounts on your online presence. (Related: Most Commonly Used Password List - Avoid It) But often, people find that both the above recommendations are in ...

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We have been monitoring and reporting lots of Rogue Security Software, which operate like ransomeware. Essentially they take hostage of your computer and show repeated fake warning messages that your computer is infected and you need to purchase the licensed version of the ransomeware to protect it. Off course the warnings are ...

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Computer Privacy Protection - The Growing Concern Online Privacy Protection among computer users is gaining importance with each passing day. The growing privacy threats are forcing people to care more than ever before for protecting their privacy. Google Analytics - The most used tool to collect private data Today Google Analytics is the first ...

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