John Naughton of The Observer posted a great article that outlined the true limitations of today’s PC security – that have been exposed by the recent Flame virus…
Today’s PC Security is Just Whac-a-Mole Read More »
Is your computer really secure? If you have antivirus software, malware scanners and a firewall, you might think you’re safe from hackers, crackers and identity thieves. But chances are, you’re missing one critical piece of the security puzzle. Read on to learn how to secure your software and truly lock down your computer…
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Computer security experts recognize three different types of computer security—physical security, network security, and executable security. Each different type has it’s own risks and it’s own implementations.
Windows Talk: 3 Types Of Computer Security Read More »
Emisoft’s anti-malware software, while often forgotten, provides an excellent malware removal tool
Dave’s Computer Tips: Another tool to add to your malware toolbox Read More »
How using a simple password on a casual site leads to a costly break-in.
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Hope you don’t owe any money on that Jacuzzi or the refrigerator in your kitchen. The store that sold it to you might have a camera in it and be watching your every move. Think I’m kidding? Think again. How many computers can 1,500 stores rent? It is a question that needs your consideration.
I Can See You In Your Home Read More »
By Bill Pytlovany
Last week a serious failure in storing names and Email occurred due to a security flaw by a company name Epsilon. This may be the largest failure in protecting names and Email in my lifetime. Epsilon is trying to downplay this failure by claiming it only lost 2% of its database
Bits from Bill Pytlovany: Epsilon lets its customers fix their security failure Read More »
Gregg Stebben is the Chief Internet Evangelist for PC Pitstop. Gregg is well-known to radio listeners all over the country as a “tech guru”, including his weekly reports on WTOP in Washington DC. WLW in Cincinnati, WOAI in San Antonio and KSL in Salt Lake. He is the author of 11 books, including INTERNET PRIVACY FOR DUMMIES, and he has also written for magazines ranging from MEN’S HEALTH to ESQUIRE to BON APPÉTIT. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
By making some small changes in the way you use your PC, you can greatly increase the amount of privacy you enjoy and reduce the risk that personal information is stolen or exposed. Create Multiple User Accounts Often, a new PC comes set up for a single user. And that’s just the way people tend
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