Ask the Expert: Can a VPN Protect You From Government Surveillance?

The NSA story about how the government is spying on us is currently dominating the news cycle.

Is this the turning point when the general public begins to take their online security seriously? Click to find out what the government knows about you and how they got the information. Then learn what you can do to protect yourself.

 


How To: Managing Your Google and Gmail Security

If you use Gmail you probably store a lot of important personal information in your account, such as photos, files, and calendar information. This article discusses the ways in which your account could be comprised, and lists some steps that you can take to help protect your account. Hacker Methods Hackers can get access to… Read More


How To: GPS and Mobile Phone Privacy

GPS stands for Global Positioning System. Mobile phone GPS tracking can prove useful in many walks of life and especially when an emergency arises. For these reasons, the FCC has instructed that wireless network providers provide the mobile phone GPS tracking location information for 911 calls which have been made by callers. However, because a… Read More


How To: Managing Security Settings in Windows XP

The following general security tips can help you manage your security settings in Microsoft Windows XP. Install and Maintain Malware Protection Software Malware is a significant threat to Microsoft Windows systems. Research your options for antivirus and anti-spyware protection carefully, and choose well. Don’t let your malware protection software’s signature databases get out of date… Read More



How To: Managing Security Settings in Windows 8

Windows 8 has many new (as well as old) security features that you should know about. The three main security components are below: Check Security Windows SmartScreen Windows Defender Check Security According to Microsoft, Windows 8 is the most secure version of Windows so far, which many security experts agree with. You can view an… Read More


How To: Managing Security Settings in Windows 7

Windows 7 comes with three security features enabled by default: Windows Firewall Windows Defender User Account Control Windows Firewall The most important security feature you need to have is a software firewall running on your computer. A firewall is a security feature that blocks unauthorized attempts to send data to your computer. Windows Firewall is… Read More


How To: Managing Security Settings in Microsoft Vista

You can use Vista’s Windows Security Center to check your computer’s settings and to ensure that your computer’s security settings are enabled. To set Vista’s security settings: Click Start > Control Panel. Click Classic View in the left-hand column if it is not already selected. Double-click Security Center. All options should be turned on and… Read More


How To: Managing Your Pinterest Security

This article contains some guidelines you should follow when using Pinterest. Pinterest is a social website that allows users to share photos and images. But you should be aware that it also collects personal information from you. What Pinterest Tracks Pinterest is very much like Facebook, in that it records your IP address and the… Read More