Category: Security Tips
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Beaware Of Viruses On Social Networking Sites!
Facebook and other social networking sites can be great tools to help you stay connected with friends and family but beware! Just because the url says Facebook does not necessarily make it safe to do all it has to offer. Increasingly people are getting infected from viruses and malware installing games, quizzes, and other rogue […]
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Keeping Personal Data Safe: Mistakes You Should Avoid
Theft of personal data is a rising phenomenon and seems to be growing as technology further progresses. What’s more, businesses and organizations are equally affected by this menace. Despite having in place data security measures, individuals and organizations can still fall victim to data thieves. So why is your data so important to these e-criminals? […]
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Protecting Yourself Against Online Identity Thieves
Identity thieves, send out thousands of fake emails daily, claiming that they are representing certain official entities. So take care if you receive emails saying they are from some government agency or department, as it may be that these emails are part of phishing schemes. Phishing typically is when someone sends you emails with “bad” […]
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Different Types of Malware
An alarming majority of internet users are either ignorant or careless about the prevalence of threats in the worldwide web. Whenever something goes wrong in their computer, they immediately dismiss it as an episodic malfunction that will not cause serious damage. Those who are aware of malware infiltration only wait for their entire system to […]
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How Firewall Work’s
Firewalls are the first line of defense for computers connected to other computers or to the Internet. They help to protect against viruses, malicious software and hackers. At the same time, they can allow communication with other computers or Internet sites that are known to be safe. There are two types of firewalls: Hardware-based and […]
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Web Monitoring Tools – Make Internet Surfing Safe For Your Child
Internet services are used by almost everyone across the globe. While some people use it to seek information, others might merely want it for entertainment. Users have complete freedom to use the internet according to their requirements. Although internet has so many uses, it also has some drawbacks as well. It poses certain risks to […]
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Top 5 Mobile Security Concerns for 2013
The market share for traditional PC’s is falling apart as smartphones and tablets are replacing the desktops. As millions of users shift from PC’s to mobile devices, hackers and malware authors who once targeted PC ecosystems are focusing on attacking mobile devices, which are miniature PC’s storing huge chunks of sensitive data. Therefore users need […]
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Is Your PC Infected With A Virus – Top 5 Anti Virus Programs
What to Do if Your PC is Infected From lethal infections to simply frustrating ones, virus infections are the curse of computer users. Once you’ve recognized the symptoms, what can you do about it? Don’t Panic – Almost every computer is infected with a virus at one point or another. Quick action and caution are […]
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Types Of Rootkit Viruses – Preventive Measures
Rootkit is malicious software which is designed to protect/hide the malware, spyware, and bots and prevent them to be detected by normal detection methods. Once it get’s installed in the host computer it has lethal potential to turn your important credentials into garbage. It is designed to accomplish the following purposes: To get unauthorized access […]
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How computer viruses work?
Computer viruses are something that inspire almost as much as dread as the prospect of a terrorist threat. For all intents and purposes, computer viruses are an act of terrorism. Sure, we’re not talking loss of life should your humble PC become infected- but imagine the consequences of an […]