I like to think of myself as pretty savvy when it comes to online safety and security, but this post is all about how even the most “wired” people can slip up and expose themselves to the dark side of social media. When a family member passed away, I used my various social media accounts […]
Continue reading... October 11, 2011
Clever Tactics Against Clever Spyware
Malware continues to grow in both complexity and subtlety, and you’ve got to keep a constant vigil against viruses & spyware to protect your computer and tech gadgets. Virus and spyware detection tools (like our own StopSign Internet Security software) are great, but real computer security starts with you. Knowing what malware comes to us […]
Continue reading... July 14, 2011
Securing Your Wireless Network at Home
As wireless devices become more common, keeping your wireless (AKA WiFi) network at home secure is increasingly important to many people. And while a lot of people keep their WiFi open, we feel it’s erring on the side of caution to go ahead and lock down your wireless network at home. Looking at 2 opposite […]
Continue reading... April 19, 2011
The Road to Internet Security
When it comes to Internet security, most of us have a hard time finding the time to keep up with the latest trends, monitor all of our accounts, and spend a lot of extra time trying to determine whether something is a credible threat or not. It’s not laziness, it’s very often a time management […]
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