Why You Need Data Encryption on USB Drives
USB flash Drives are meant for portability. By their vary nature they can be easily carried away by you, and if you lose them, then by somebody else.
Archive for August, 2009
Logout from Firefox Master Password After Timeout – Basic Security
On August - 4 - 2009
Basics of Password Security
In this era of Web 2.0, there are tens and sometimes hundreds of websites and forums, where you have to create an account and have a username and password and you want them to be secure also. Two of the basic premises of password security are …
Always use strong passwords: which are 8-14 characters long, do not contain any dictionary word, do not contain any of your personal information like name date of birth etc., are a mix of alphabets, numbers and special characters and have a blend of small and capital letters.
Tips for Searching Jobs Via Internet
On August - 4 - 2009
Many way to search jobs. Including jobs application through Internet. Very easy and fast, but don’t bellittle it. Here are some tips for you who want to apply jobs via Internet.
1. Decide whether you want to enter the application through the company’s official sites or through job application portals.
2. Enter your Bios, your educational background, work experience and location of residence clearly. Enter your current income or how many you expect, if possible. Enter your information as detail as possible for reference.
Check your Computer for Installed KeyLoggers
On August - 4 - 2009
Apart from Phishing, Keyloggers are one of the key factors contributing to the rise of cases of Identity theft in recent times. Keyloggers are not the old hardware types anymore, which could easily be spotted by a careful visual inspection of your computer wires and cables.
Today’s keyloggers are smart. They have the capabilities to hide themselves deep into your software applications and operate from there. And they are easy to install and control for a remote person, thanks to some careless attitude of many of the victims.
BitDefender Free Spyware works only with Internet Explorer
On August - 4 - 2009
Free Spyware Checkers and Online Malware Scanners will always have their place in a robust Internet security plan for any computer. It is fact that every security software, howsoever efficient and effective, can never be complete and detect all types of malware and spyware.
There are lots of security software vendors fighting the daily growth of malware and spyware. And it is always good to take a second opinion when it comes to Internet Security.
[Private Internet Browsing] Beware – Websites Can Steal Your Browser History
On August - 4 - 2009
With the ever increasing number and ways of Internet threats, the concerns about Private Internet browsing also increasing with each passing days. The data about your browsing habits, what you like and what you not, which sites you often visit; all these stuff is becoming more valuable both for fraudsters as well as advertisers, who understand the importance of targeted advertising.
One of the most common pool of information about your browsing habits is your browser itself. For years, your browser history has been used by the scripts and malware developers to steal that important information about you. And it is surprising to note despite the presence of this weakness for years, most of the browsers have not yet been able to come out with a definite solution for this privacy issue.
Blogging – Everyone else is doing it, so why can’t I?
On August - 3 - 2009
Social Media
The Internet and the software which has been developed to run on it have made it extremely easy for anyone to publish content and have it accessible to millions of people. In effect, consumers have been given a voice to air their views to a massive audience. Something which before the Internet, they could never have done.
In recent years one of the biggest examples of this has been the massive growth of weblogs (blogs), wiki’s, podcasts, vlogs and moblogs – together they form what is loosely known as social media; the ability for anyone to publish almost any content without the typical costs and hindrances associated with traditional media.
Online Shoppers and Back to School/Back to College – Part 2
On August - 3 - 2009
As summer progresses, many college-bound students are just starting to think about back to college shopping. Recently, BIGresearch conducted the 2009 Back to School / Back to College Consumer Actions and Intentions survey on behalf of the National Retail Federation, surveying over 8,300 consumers. It appears that almost a quarter already has embarked on this task, while another third will be waiting until three to four weeks before school starts to start this annual ritual. And while department stores and the trusty college bookstore can look forward to business from not quite half of back to college shoppers, over one quarter (28.6%) will also be shopping online.
What do these online shoppers for back to college mean to retailers this year?
Shopping Online for Back to School/Back to College – Part 1
On August - 3 - 2009
It’s now about mid-way through summer vacation season… which means that retailers are gearing up to cater to millions of families across the U.S. who realize that back to school isn’t quite as far off as the weather outside might suggest. Putting aside the news that some retailers actually are already wooing customers with holiday (yes, holiday) merchandise, most families with school-age children first have to determine what they will and won’t be spending this year on back to school. Given the continued economic situation and consumers’ tight grip on any extra cash, what are the prospects for Back to School spending online specifically?
First, the big picture: the National Retail Federation’s 2009 Back to School Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch from June 30 to July 7, 2009, indicates that, “…the average family with students in grades Kindergarten through 12 is expected to spend $548.72 on school merchandise, a decline of 7.7 percent from $594.24 in 2008. Total spending on back to school is expected to reach $17.42 billion.” ** Furthermore, not quite one quarter of consumers plan to shop for back to school online specifically.
New Annual Summit Deadline: A Letter From Scott
On August - 3 - 2009
As a retail member of Shop.org, your company receives one free pass to each of our core events – including the 2009 Annual Summit. Friday August 14th is now the deadline for redeeming your company’s free pass for the Annual Summit.