What might happen if one of your Facebook ‘Friends’ gets their account hacked
Whoever now controls your friend’s account not only has complete access to the Facebook information of the original account owner, but they can also access all of data on the people the owner was...
View ArticleSpreading Malware By Torrents
Torrents of applications are often laden with malware. The application files may be unaltered, but the “crack” which provides a license code is where the danger lies. Videos, on the other hand, are...
View ArticleA Reminder That Risks of Online Banking are different for Businesses vs. for...
A $170,000 cyberheist last year against an Illinois nursing home provider starkly illustrates how (especially smaller) businesses are at risk of attacks by cybercriminals. On Monday, Dec. 17, 2012,...
View ArticleWhich path to Internet banking is safest? Your browser (on any device) or an...
Most users want easier and more convenient access to their bank accounts, but they are not aware of how safe it is to use a mobile banking app. In reality, banking via a mobile app is the safest way to...
View ArticleMore Ways That Scam Artists Use Technology to Rip People Off
Identity thieves and cyber crooks are getting better at coming up with ways to rip us off. A Consumer Reports study reveals various ways hackers and crooks are using technology to steal from...
View ArticleHome Networking Explained
In this 7 part series, CNET editor Dong Ngo explains frequently asked home networking questions and answers about the technology. Home Networking Explained Series Part 1 – Basic Terms...
View ArticleInternet Security Lies
Lie # 1: If the lock icon in the browser bar is Illuminated, I’m good to go. All that the padlock icon means is that there is a secure (encrypted) connection between your computer and the web server....
View ArticleHandling those pesky security questions
Nearly as important as passwords are the responses to security questions that many websites have implemented for additional security. If a site allows you to select your own questions, do so. You not...
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