The one aspect of staying secure online is through the use of unique passwords for my different online accounts. Insecure passwords are by far the main reason many people have their online accounts hijacked or stolen. Unfortunately, remembering a unique password for every account is not really feasible for anyone. To solve the problem I have been using LastPass for over a year, and have found it to be a must-have tool for security.
Security
Security is an important topic when it comes to technology. There are many different areas of security, so this category is divided into various sub-categories to help navigate through the posts on security.
Fix: Recommended For You Popup Ads in Browser
A few weeks ago my wife mentioned that she was always getting “Recommended for You” popup ads displayed in her browser whenever she visited a web site. The popup was an ad that would appear in the lower-right corner of her browser window. At first I thought it was related to the site she was visiting until I saw the popup appear on multiple sites. I wasn’t quite sure what was happening so I decided to do a little research.
Do You Backup or Store Your Data?
With Google’s announcement introducing Google Drive, I have been thinking more about how I store my data. When it comes to storing data, it seems the cloud is becoming a more popular choice, especially for those that wish to share their files.
When I view the data storage options on the cloud I am always wondering how I can use such a service for saving all of my data files. I then came to realization that services such as Dropbox and Google Drive aren’t what I need when it comes to backing up my data. There are two ways to look at how you save your data.
Why Network Cabling Your Home Can Beat Wireless
It seems that with every time a new technology comes along, everyone needs to have it and traditional methods get sunned no matter how useful they still are. Although wireless networks are handy for a number of reasons, such as connecting phones and easy access anywhere, there are many advantages of network cabling, hence why schools and businesses still rely on it. Not only is it good in these sectors but it can be of use for your home networks and connections too!
Should You Be Afraid Of A Trojan Horse?
As a computer user…yes you most certainly should.
If you have any information on your computer that you don’t want criminals to get hold of, or if you access something like internet banking from your system, then you need to do something to prevent becoming a victim of a Trojan attack.
How Small Businesses Should Secure Their Networks
Computing systems are an integral part of any volume of business. Most of the day to day activities are dependent on computers. Hence, these systems should be protected from both offline and online attacks. Your business requires a comprehensive policy on security.
You should know what kind of technologies should be deployed to boost productivity. You should not compromise on security while being lured by productivity. Let us find more about how small businesses can protect their systems and networks from various threats.
Internet Security Tips
Millions of people are using the internet daily to get information, enjoy entertainment, conduct business and socialize with friends. However, many web users are unaware of the risks which are associated with the internet, thus making them easy targets for scam artists who are prowling the cyberspace.
The following are some Internet security tips that will help keep you safe as you use the internet.
Choosing Mobile Antivirus Software
If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you’ll spend a lot of time on your mobile. Today’s smartphones are pretty much as useful as your computer in the office. You keep your calendar on it, your contacts list and of course, you can access your emails and the internet on there as well.
For some people in fact, the smartphone is more important than the files on the PC back in the office. And that is why internet security for your mobile is really important. It’s strange, but a lot of people haven’t seemed to have made the leap of thought to understand that mobile phones are just as likely to be attacked by viruses as a normal PC or laptop.