eXelate Media is a company that collects and sells web data on consumers. EXelate has been criticized for linking web-surfing habits with personal data, since this crosses a major privacy line. eXelate gathers consumer data from hundreds of websites and can determine a consumer’s demographic information and web habits using cookies. Though eXelate claims its… Read More
Make sure you protect your privacy while conducting an online job search. The following sections describe what steps you can take to ensure your privacy. 1. Don’t include a lot of personal contact information (name, address, phone numbers) on your resume This might make it a little more difficult for an employer to reach you,… Read More
File sharing is the process of sharing computer data or space in a computer network. It also can mean sharing files in a network. File sharing allows people to use the same file or files. P2P (Peer 2 Peer) software allows users to share files via the Internet. After P2P software is installed, computers are… Read More
Patches are software that fix problems or issues with a computer program. This includes fixing security vulnerabilities and other bugs, and improving the usability or performance. Most software, browsers, and operating systems have features that allow them to be updated automatically when connected to the Internet. When an Internet connection is established, these programs prompt… Read More
Firewall software is a group of security protocols designed to keep malicious code and hackers out of your computer. A firewall protects your laptop from Internet traffic entering in or information leaking out. While antivirus software scans emails and files, a firewall acts as a guard dog, keeping your system safe from unauthorized entry. It… Read More
LinkedIn privacy settings appear to be straightforward, but if you leave the default settings in place, you might be surprised to know what information you make public on LinkedIn.
Tips to help you avoid security problems when using Twitter.
Instagram is a great app for sharing your photos with your friends. But you also want to make sure your photos are not shared with everyone, so personal information does not fall into the wrong hands. Below are some security tips you can follow when using Instagram. Managing the Privacy Setting of Your Feed When… Read More
Social networks like Facebook are open to phishing, malware and other unwanted problems. While there is no perfect solution, you can change your Facebook security settings to help increase your privacy and safety. Adjusting your Facebook Security Settings Unless you want the whole Facebook network world to see all your profile, photos and videos, it… Read More
Mobile Data Compression Application Available in the Play Store Today NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Mar 31, 2015) – Private Communications Corporation (PCC), the leading provider of Internet security and mobile optimization utilities for consumers, today has officially launched its data compression product, DataCompress for Android. Android users across the world can now download the application… Read More
