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Why Your Wireless Network May Not Be As Secure As You Think

February 26, 2016May 30, 2013 by Paul Salmon

I have written several posts on securing a wireless router. I have even written posts that provide step-by-step detail on how to secure specific models of wireless routers. While you should enable WPA2 and use a strong passphrase, that may not be enough to keep your wireless network protected by unauthorized users. In many routers manufactured today, there is a known issue related to a technology that has been pushed by the wireless industry to make setting up and securing a wireless network easier.

How to Protect Your Children Online

May 28, 2013May 28, 2013 by Paul Salmon

We live in a connected world where everyone seems to be online. While there are many benefits to going online, those with children, however, need to keep in mind what their children are doing.

There are many threats to children on the Internet. The most common being strangers that are looking to prey on children or take advantage of them. Friends can even become a problem if they have a falling out with your child resulting in bullying. One threat for children online is from them self, especially if they are known to post a lot of information about them self online. The information can be used against them, and many children may not realize this.

How to Achieve Total Compliance With Endpoint Data Encryption

August 9, 2013April 24, 2013 by Guest Blogger

When South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley called encryption “complicated” and “cumbersome,” and noted few government agencies and financial institutions employ encryption to protect sensitive personal data, security experts took notice. Haley’s October 2012 remarks came after a massive data breach compromised the Social Security numbers and financial information for three-quarters of her state’s population, and highlighted an Internet security issue: Data encryption, specifically endpoint data encryption, is not only a key facet of keeping data safe, but also a compliance issue.

How LastPass Keeps Your Passwords Safe and Secure

September 25, 2022April 19, 2013 by Paul Salmon

The reason I trust my passwords in LastPass is because of the security of the system. LastPass is about as secure as you can get for keeping your passwords safe. The reason is how the lengths they go to to ensure your personal information remains as secure as possible.

In order to see why I trust LastPass, it is important to understand how your passwords are secured within the service. Let me try to explain the security process of LastPass as best as I can.

For those that have used LastPass you know that you are required to log in using two pieces of information: your email address and your master password. These two pieces of information is the key to the whole security process, and without one of the pieces, it is impossible for anyone – including LastPass – to gain access to your passwords and other information.

3 Applications You Must Keep Updated at All Times

April 18, 2013 by Paul Salmon

It seems that each week we are constantly interrupted by popup windows on our computers instructing us to update an application. If you are like me, these popup windows can be quite annoying. As annoying as I might find them, they appear for a good reason – to ensure that the software we have on our computer is the latest, and hopefully, the most secure version available.

While you can have any number of applications installed, there are three popular applications that you most definitely must keep as updated as possible. While you may not use all three described below, if you do use any of these, ensure you perform the updated when requested.

Need to Hide Your IP Address? VPNs Can Help

May 28, 2013March 26, 2013 by Guest Blogger

In this age of the Internet, many people are trying to find ways to keep themselves protected online, by hiding their IP address, for various reasons. Some may just want the privacy aspect of being anonymous, while others may want to access specific services without being monitored. Privacy has always been at the forefront of technology, and with the Internet, privacy has become a big issue.

There are many reasons why you might want to hide your IP address when accessing the internet. Some of the most common include:

Beware Of The Scam!

February 1, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Beware scammers from all directions! Criminal elements will try and trick you into handing over your money by telephone, email, post and via the web. Remember the following tips to avoid being caught out.