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
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
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
Several popular Android apps regularly share your location and critical phone data such as your phone number with advertisers and others. The following sections contain tips you can use to keep the data in your Android smartphone out of the wrong hands. Permissions You can view the information that each app you’ve downloaded is able… Read More
This article contains a number of steps that you can take to help protect your PayPal account from identity theft and scams. Accessing PayPal: Before accessing your PayPal account, also open a new web browser (such as Internet Explorer or Firefox), and type the following URL: https://www.paypal.com. This ensures that you safely and securely access… Read More
GPS stands for Global Positioning System. Mobile phone GPS tracking is useful for certain things, such as for emergencies. As such, 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 cell phones track where an individual goes… Read More
This article contains a number of steps that you can take to help protect your eBay account from identity theft and scams. Secure Passwords Secure passwords combine both letters and numbers. Be sure to use something that is not easily guessed and change your passwords at least every six months. Also, your eBay password should… Read More
This article discusses a number of simple steps you can take in order to stay safe when using Skype. Create Strong Passwords Choosing a secure password to access your Skype account is crucial. The following are some password tips: Use a mixture of letters, numbers and special characters. Use a unique password that is not… Read More
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
