Category: Security Tips
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Keylogging the FBI Way
Magic Lantern may seem something out of a science fiction movie but it is very real and operational. With the Federal Bureau of Investigation at its helm, the tool has been behind many official surveillance activities which have not, always, been legal. Our info graphic tells more about the Magic Lantern, whose history can be […]
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Need A Hand With Cyber Security?
Story So Far: Cyber space, it’s growing year on year. There appears to be a never-ending rush to commit more and more of our lives to this online reality we know as the web. Never before have the hackers and cyber criminals had such an extensive playground to launch their threats and exploits against. How […]
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Reviews Of New Internet Security Tools
Author Bio: This review of new Internet security tools is brought to you by Helen Wallis on behalf of London based IT Support firm Cheeky Munkey, who provide IT services including IT outsourcing, hosting, cloud services, VoIP or Web filtering. It is beneficial to have an internet security tool that prevents keyloggers from being able […]
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Do Password Strength Meters Actually Work?
Password strength meters are helpful in some cases, but are not always used effectively. Consumers who frequently access websites are sometimes prompted by strength meters to improve their password security. A new study conducted by the University of California at Berkeley, Microsoft and the University of British Columbia indicated that these systems can be effective […]
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Protecting Your Data Before It’s Too Late
Some data is particularly sensitive and if it gets into the wrong hands, the consequences can be dire. However, even if data doesn’t fall under prying eyes, the results can be troubling nonetheless if you need to keep hold of the data for any reason. Fortunately, there are many things that you can do to […]
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Hacking And Cracking: What’s The Difference?
In the field of cyber security, there are two distinct groups of individuals, hackers and crackers. A person will ultimately be classified as either one or the other depending on their particular intentions; however there are different skill sets and subgroups typically associated with each title. To help differentiate, below is a breakdown of hackers, […]
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Review On Bitdefender Internet Security 2013
According to AV-Test in Germany Bitdefender was declared as the Best Antivirus engine in terms of protection, repair and usability. Bitdefender also received “Best Product Of The Year 2013″ award and is ranking on the top in Top Ten Reviews in terms of it’s Performance, Features & Help and Support. There are to many if we have […]
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5 Strategies To Fight Anonymous DDoS Attacks
Img.Credit:chanpipat There are lots of ways to protect your site against spammers and other folks who generally do not do nice things online. You are not safe online, and you should remember it all the time. However, if you can protect yourself against spammers, often you’re helpless when your site is under DDoS attack. By […]
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A Password Manager Ensures Safe Browsing Anywhere
A password manager keeps people safe from hackers. Consumers who regularly sign up for some type of online service are likely required to include a password to access their account. The process of filling out complex phrases that include punctuation marks, numbers and other symbols can be tiresome for anyone, but using complex passwords is […]
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5 Data Backup & Disaster Recovery Tips
Backup your files on discs and be sure to store them in a secure location off-site. Whether you own a large corporation or run a small business from home, it is essential that you are aware of the Importance of data backup and disaster recovery. Unfortunately you can never predict when disaster is going to […]