Step-by-step instructions on how to optimize your privacy settings on your favorite websites and software.
While Amazon’s Kindle is a great product, it has very little security. Below are tips that you can use to make sure you password protect your Kindle, and don’t receive unwanted documents or charges to your Kindle account. Password Protecting Your Kindle You can set a password for your Kindle so no unauthorized users can… Read More
All social networking websites reveal person information about ourselves. However, these risks are escalated when using Foursquare, a website which exists to tell our friends where we are. This article discusses some of the security issues you should be aware of if you use Foursquare. Its Risky to Broadcast Your Location If you use Foursquare… Read More
The iPad is a fun and powerful tool, but it’s also a security risk. Below are some simple rules you can follow to make sure your iPad’s security is kept at a high level. Create a Passcode To set your iPad passcode, go to Settings > Passcode. Tap Turn Passcode On, and enter a passcode…. Read More
This article contains a number of tips that should keep in mind to ensure that your WordPress site contains no security holes that might make it vulnerable to hackers. Use a Secure Password Creating a strong password is one of the best and easiest defenses against being hacked. Make sure you change it at least… Read More
Motorola’s Xoom tablet is a powerful tool, but it’s also a security risk. Below are some simple rules you can follow to make sure your Xoom security is kept at a high level. Lock Your Screen You can lock your screen so that no one else can access your data or buy applications without your… Read More
Google+ is Google’s social networking site that is similar to Facebook. Below are some tips on how you can use Google+’s security and privacy options to make your Google+ experience a safe one. Turn Off Photo and Geolocation Tagging By default, Google+ inserts geolocation information into any photo you upload, and allows your face to… Read More
All social networking websites reveal person information about ourselves. However, these risks are escalated when using Foursquare, a website which exists to tell our friends where we are. This article discusses some of the security issues you should be aware of if you use Foursquare. Its Risky to Broadcast Your Location If you use Foursquare… 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
BlueKai is an online marketing firm that provides data to marketers, ad networks and publishers. This data is used to target ads to consumers. This information that BlueKai gathers is considered “anonymous” because it identifies web browsers, not individuals. However, because they gather data from multiple sources, it’s easy for them to build a very… Read More
Most if not all of us use email as our primary means of communication. Unfortunately, email accounts are also highly vulnerable, so email security is an important issue for all of us. This article discusses some steps you can take to ensure that your email account is secure. Email Threats Below are some of the… Read More
