Archive for 'Security'
A Closer Look at the 6 Primary Levels of iPad Mini Security
The iPad Mini includes a host of built-in internet security features designed to keep users safe and online threats at bay. It is vital every iPad Mini user understands the different levels of device security in order to gain maximum protection. When looking at what the iPad Mini has to offer, there are 6 primary [...]
Full StoryYahoo Serving Up Dangerous Ads
It’s obvious that Yahoo will let anyone advertise regardless of what products or services an advertiser is selling. In this case, the ad below takes users to a rogue software site to download a registry cleaner program to speed up a computer. I find this very irresponsible on Yahoo’s part to not demonstrate responsibility on [...]
Full StoryToday’s Top 4 Mobile Internet Security Myths
Every year Internet security experts warn consumers about recent myths which have sprung forth. Many mobile myths are based on outdated notions rather than blatant misinformation. Mobile technology is advancing at an incredibly rapid pace, but it pales in comparison to how quickly new mobile Internet security threats are discovered. Mobile Internet security myths are [...]
Full StoryHow to Stay Safe while Improving your WiFi Connection
If you’re using WiFi at home then you may have some nagging concerns about its security. Some connections can extend up to a mighty 100 meters so such concerns extend beyond the question of trusting your neighbors. Alternatively, maybe you have a very weak signal that stretches to a fraction of that distance. The risk [...]
Full StoryA-Twitter: Tips To Make Your Twitter Tweet
Social media users feel the first waves of Facebook fatigue. Sure, they still dutifully check their page, afraid to miss out on an event invitation or a photo they are tagged in–however the love has gone out of the relationship. Enter Twitter, with it’s 140-characters or less mandate, Twitter offers respite from the overload of [...]
Full StoryApple ID Verification Scam
There’s an email purporting to be from Apple, claiming that you must verify your information or your account will be suspended. In order to verify your Apple ID, you must click on a link in the email. This link leads to a phishing website that steals personal identifiable information and is used in unlawful activities [...]
Full StoryMake Your Home Smarter By Controlling It with Tablets and Smartphones
Many people are aware of the convenience that tablets and Smart Phones add within a home. The devices enable browsing the Internet and watching movies on the go or at home. Also kids stay occupied by playing games on the consoles and many people use them to stream music while exercising. The latest innovations in [...]
Full Story6 Shocking Statistics about Internet Security Threats to Mobile Devices
There is little doubt that the next frontier for cyber criminals is mobile devices. It is estimated that cyber-crime cost consumers more than $110 billion worldwide in 2011. In the United States, the costs were estimated at $21 billion. As more statistics are gathered about the relationship between cyber-crime and mobile devices a number of shocking results were identified. [...]
Full StoryThe First Lady Has Been Hacked! Does the Secret Service Need Supplementing?
First Jay-Z then his wife, Beyonce. Hillary Clinton has been there, too. The same with LAPD big shot Charlie Beck. And now, the First Lady Michelle Obama. These notable names all have one thing in common – they’ve joined the estimated 8.572 million Americans who are victims of identity theft each year (1). How Did [...]
Full StoryTax Refund Scam on the Loose!
There’s an email purporting to be from the U.S Government Tax services stating that your refund is ready to be deposited in your bank account. In order to ensure proper delivery and deposit, the email states that you must confirm your personal identifiable information. This is a phishing scam out to steal banking information and [...]
Full StoryHow to Protect Against Identity Theft and Identity Fraud
Online scams are a huge problem in today’s digital world. One of the most dangerous and most common threats out there is identity theft. This is when someone gets hold of your secure information like your I.D number, credit card number, password or email address and impersonates you for their own benefit. Usually this includes [...]
Full StoryKeeping Your Portable Device Private
It is the age of BYOD – Bring Your Own Device – and the workplace is full of professionals who use the same tablet and/or smartphone for both their personal lives and their at-work lives. BYOD is a mutually beneficial setup: employees don’t have to manage “work” devices and “home” devices, and employers don’t have [...]
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