Anytime we use any social networking website such as Facebook, we give up some of our privacy. But this is especially true when we use a social network, such as Foursquare, whose primary purpose is to tell our friends where we are. This article discusses some of the security issues users should be aware of… Read More
Smartphones, like the iPhone, have become increasingly important to our modern lives, and accessing account and professional content is shifting more towards mobile devices. The iPhone has security options that you can use, which are listed below. Use a Passcode Make sure that you are using a passcode onto your iPhone, which is the easiest… Read More
Online dating can be a great way to meet people outside of your normal social circle. However, it can also compromise your security if you are not careful. Below are some tips to make online dating safer. Be Safe Make sure that you only use reputable and reliable online dating services that prioritize its member’s… Read More
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.
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
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
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 Don’t let your malware protection software’s signature databases get out of date… Read More
Mac OS X is fairly secure straight out of the box. Nonetheless, there are a few steps you should take to help keep your computer safe. Keep Your System and Software Up to Date This is one of the easiest, most effective things you can do to keep your computer secure. The automatic update tool… Read More
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
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
