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Play it safe when using wi-fi at your favorite hotel. |
| 1/29/2011 1:29:01 PM |
Is it Safe to Use a Hotel's Free Wi-Fi Service?By Kim Boatman
These days, it's very common to find free or inexpensive Wi-Fi connections at many hotels when you travel. While Internet service for free is nice, it's hard to know if a public Wi-Fi connection is secure -- at even the big chain hotels. So, before you take a chance and trust a hotel’s Wi-Fi service, make sure you... Read More |
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Who's the new big brother today of the 21st century?. |
| 1/25/2011 11:14:26 AM |
Keep Employees, Customers Separate From ‘Friends’ on Facebook
Published on: Monday, January 24, 2011
At a time when social networking has blurred the lines of our professional and personal lives, it is important to selectively monitor who has access to your personal information on Facebook. Pay attention to your company’s needs and whether a... Read More |
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Kids and the internet. |
| 1/20/2011 10:42:53 AM |
Internet Survival Tips for Kids and Teens- Never give any personal information to anyone you meet online. That means first or last names, phone numbers (they can be used to track down you home), passwords, birth dates or years, or credit card information.
- Never meet up with anyone you don't already know. Don't tell anyone your schedule; don't say where you'll be hanging out. No... Read More
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A new virus to worry about. |
| 1/15/2011 8:31:40 AM |
Beware of Real kamasutra.pps.exe computer virusLondon, Jan 15: The Kama Sutra virus, which affected millions of computers in 2006, is back again. Many security experts have warned about the spread of new Kama Sutra virus in the form of a Powerpoint presentation
Experts added that it's very difficult to remove the virus once it is infected the computer. The virus spread... Read More |
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Ever wonder what a credit card thief is thinking?. |
| 1/13/2011 8:40:43 AM |
Secrets of a Former Credit Card Thief
by Michelle Crouch
Thursday, January 13, 2011
We've all heard the standard tips about preventing identity theft and credit card fraud. But what would a real identity thief tell you if he had the chance? Dan DeFelippi, who was convicted of credit card fraud and ID theft in 2004, says simply this: You can't be too careful. [Click here to... Read More |
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Not everybody is your friend on facebook. |
| 1/11/2011 7:52:02 AM |
What Your Facebook Profile May Be Telling ID Thieves
by Jennifer Waters
Monday, January 10, 2011
Seemingly harmless information can help ID thieves unlock key to your identity
Your pet's name is a fraudster's best friend. You may think you're revealing precious little when you tell your Facebook friends that you're dressing your pooch, Puddles, in your favorite color, red, for... Read More |
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Sometimes being a snitch isnt such a bad thing. |
| 1/9/2011 9:40:27 AM |
A firewall protects your computer against unwanted guests from the Internet. But who protects your private data from being sent out? Little Snitch does! Protect your privacyAs soon as you’re connected to the Internet, applications can potentially send whatever information they want to wherever they want. Sometimes they do this for good reason, on your explicit request. But... Read More |
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Look out for hidden pitfalls with online gaming. |
| 1/6/2011 9:44:16 AM |
The Invisible Hazards of Online Games Playing online games is one of the most common hobbies that people engage themselves at nowadays. When work or school is already taking its toll, it just seems so natural for some to take a relaxing break in front of the computer where much-needed enjoyment is just a click away. In fact, a study conducted by the NPD Group about industry... Read More |
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How to keep your computer running smoothly. |
| 1/4/2011 7:59:18 AM |
Virus & Malware Removal InstructionsFor anyone who has a virus, trojan, or any kind of malware, before posting a new thread, please do the following: Safe ModeSeveral times throughout this process you will be required to restart your computer into Safe mode. Do this by repeatedly tapping F8 while your computer is starting up. Choose the "Safe Mode with... Read More |
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