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Internet Security Options to Adopt in 2015

February 7, 2015 by Paul Salmon

Today, it is hard to imagine day to day life without Internet and computers. More and more people are using digital storage units to keep their valuable information and also share it across online communities. The vastness of the digital world and the multitude of networks that are integral parts of the Internet make security one of the top concerns for both users and network managers.

3M™ ePrivacy Filter Software Review

December 3, 2014 by Paul Salmon

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of 3M for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

We live in a world where it seems we can be seen anywhere at anytime. We also live in a world where bigger is better, especially when it comes to computer monitors. I personally have a 24-inch computer monitor, and at times have difficulty adjusting to a smaller screen.

One of the issues with using such a large monitor is that there is no longer any privacy. Everyone behind you can easily see what you are working on, even though it may be personal. 3M has come up with an innovative piece of software that can help solve the issue of anyone that stands behind you from reading your screen.

11 Ways To Avoid Your Email From Getting Hacked

October 28, 2014October 27, 2014 by Paul Salmon

Many business owners and webmasters do not give a lot of attention to the security of emails. It is a fact that your email accounts are vulnerable and just like your website they might get hacked. In case you are not a tech savvy person or if you have created your first ever email account, then the information mentioned in this article will be helpful for you. Email accounts are used for performing various tasks like sending emails to friends, sending important emails to your bank, sending important business information to your colleagues or boss.

Irrespective of whether you are using a private email service or a public email service, hackers have the power to break into your emails. While this might sound distressing, it is possible to take complete control of your email accounts and prevent malicious users from gaining access with the 11 ways to avoid your email from getting hacked mentioned below.

Smartphone Security: 9 Ways to Protect You and Your Phone

October 15, 2014September 24, 2014 by Paul Salmon

9 Ways to Protect You and Your Smartphone

Your smartphone is your lifeline for connecting to the world. It’s also a computer in your pocket, with more apps and tools than a Swiss Army knife. All that functionality creates new risks, in addition to the old risks of loss and theft. Like a computer, your phone can get hacked, fatally crash due to malware or bad apps, or track your activity and send it to third parties. Here are nine ways to protect you and your phone.

Why Are Hackers Interested in Your Computer?

May 27, 2014April 10, 2014 by Paul Salmon

To you, a computer is something that you may use for going online, checking your e-mail, playing video games or do work. To a hacker, however, your computer is much more. A computer to a hacker is about the processing power, the applications that are installed, and, of course, the data that is stored on the hard drive. All this information combined is like gold to a hacker.

There are many ways in which hackers can use what you have stored on your computer, as well as what you have installed on your computer. Below are some of the reasons a hacker may be interested in your computer, and what you can do to help prevent hackers from gaining access to your computer.

The 4 Most Effective Tips to Protect Your Computer from Ransomware

September 24, 2022February 11, 2014 by Paul Salmon

4 Tips to Protect Your Data from Ransomware

Ransomware – a class or malware that restricts access to a computer until a ransom is paid – has been around for many years. In fact, one of the first known ransomware – the “AIDS” trojan – was found in 1989. Unlike other malware, ransomware has sort of been in the background, not drawing much attention. In 2013, the ransomware called CryptoLocker began making news as it infected computers, and then began encrypting personal data files.

Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks: Protect Your Business Network

December 19, 2013 by Paul Salmon

Your business may be under attack, but you may not know until serious damage has been done. Keep yourself and your business protected with software and tools.

If you own a business, you may be vulnerable when it comes to cyber attacks. This is true whether you have five employees or well over 200. Cyber attacks do not discriminate, meaning you should be prepared to ward off potential danger before it arises. You can work on protecting your business network by downloading and using efficient antivirus software and fortifying your computers and network with the best available methods of protection.

10 Tips to Secure Your Windows System

November 21, 2013 by Paul Salmon

For many people Windows is synonymous with viruses, malware and security vulnerabilities. For many years Apple and Unix/Linux users have touted how they don’t have to worry about viruses or malware.

Windows users have, however, enjoyed the fact that their system has the most compatibility for hardware and software than any other system. This, unfortunately, has also been an issue as Windows users have always had a more open system to allow for such compatibility, which has allowed viruses and malware to propagate easily.

With the 10 tips outlines below, I will show you how you can run your system in a much more secured way, to the point where you can, hopefully, make viruses and malware threats a thing of the past. The good news is most of you probably won’t even need to spend a dime to make your system much more secure.