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.
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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.
Buying from Internet
On March - 5 - 2009
We recommend that you be very cautious about purchasing anything on the internet. Why? The internet is large, new and unprotected in many cases. It is incredibly easy for a fly-by-night schemer to set up shop, defraud some people, then move on without getting caught. And it’s often difficult to determine who is the good guy and who is the bad guy.
Not to mention the problems of credit card fraud, privacy invasion and other unseemly attacks on your money and good name. Some of the dangers include: Read the rest of this entry »
Choosing an ISP
On March - 5 - 2009
Perhaps one of the most important things to consider when determining how to get on the internet is choosing your ISP (Internet Service Provider). This is the company that connects you to the internet via the phone line, DSL, modem, T1 or whatever else you want to use. Generally they provide the following:
- A way to get to the internet. This can be a simple dial-up modem, a DSL line, a cable modem or even a satellite link.
- A software package (generally a customized browser such as Netscape or Internet explorer)
- A logon (username and password)
- An access phone number for dialup or ISDN connections.
- Free web space (AOL, for example, gives you 2mb per screen name).
- Access to a newsgroup server.
- One or more email accounts.