PC and network security is big business as there is nothing more frustrating than a network crash, as they seem to always come at the worst time possible. With so many security packages all offering peace of mind how can you choose the right one for your needs? This article examines three new releases in […]
We are living in the information age today but one of the drawbacks of easily accessible data is that your personal information may be just lying out there waiting to be snatched by identity thieves. Identity theft has grown to be pervasive and is now one of the dominant white collar crimes today.
The Federal […]
The internet has undoubtedly changed the way we live. And no thanks spyware, it has also changed the way our privacy and identities are compromised. Laws have already been passed against spyware, but it will take a long time before these laws are enforced so it’s up to you to protect your identity online.
Spyware is […]
Due to an increase in the frequency of adware, spyware, and other malicious software invading our cyberspace, an increase in the number of companies that offer ways to combat these invaders will also be apparent. With all the adware removal tools on the market, it can sometimes be hard to determine which one is […]
A data breach is when personal information is collected, retained, accessed, used or disclosed in ways which are not in accordance with the provisions of the enterprise’s policies, applicable privacy laws or regulations.
It doesn’t matter if the data in question has been taken from an improperly protected corporate network or from memos which have been […]
Welcome to the complicated and confusing world of privacy in the information age. Social networks didn’t think there would be any problem; all they do is take available data and aggregate it in a novel way for what they perceive is to its customers’ benefit. Social networks members instinctively understand that making any information easier […]
Most people don’t want their personal information–name, e-mail address, accomplishments–available for anyone to see at any time. One of the challenges of social networking sites will be to give users control over what gets shared, when, and with whom by providing users a cloak of anonymity.
Also, there is the wider privacy threat in relation to […]
Walled gardens are inevitably built out of corporate greed - a company wants to lock in your data so that you can’t move between services and leave them in the dust. They make money off of your eyeballs. MySpace’s business model is simple, but very effective - it brings a lot of eyeballs to a […]
Today’s online social networkers want to have instant, 24×7 access to their social network and the information they need, but are not interested in being tied to a wired Internet connection. To get the most out of your social networking experience, members must have anytime, anywhere access to people in their network. Development of […]
Computers are some of the most convenient things that we can have around and many of us cannot imagine living our lives without these modern day conveniences. Along with being convenient, however, they can certainly cause a lot of different problems and if we aren’t security conscious as far as our computers are concerned, […]
Cars are bought, travel arrangements are made and bank loans are transacted, all in your name. There is only one glitch: you did not make any of them. This is the horror that Identity theft poses.
What is Identity theft?
If you felt isolated and susceptible in the battle against cyber-space terrorism - virus and malware attacks - then there is no need. Numerous forces have joined together to help safeguard the nation’s computer infrastructure from abuse. Just like the US armed forces guard the homeland - and indeed every nation has armed forces - […]
Everyone downloads from the Internet nowadays; in fact it is one of the most popular online activities. If you use reputable download sites such as download [dot] com or CNet, and pay for your software, or you use sites that offer freeware or shareware, then, legally at least, you are safe.
There are however a growing […]
Most of us rely on our personal computers and those in our office to complete multiple tasks each day. If that data is lost or compromised it can create numerous problems for us. Protecting computers against viruses and spyware is something you should do before you start using any program on it. The information you […]
Before the internet became popular, privacy problems were not as rampant as they are today. Although the popularity of the internet nowadays has brought a lot of advantages and convenience to people, there are also some disadvantages that arise such as privacy problems.
If you want to increase or maintain your privacy when you are using […]
As technology has advanced more and more people have become computer savvy. While some use computers only for emails and games many are using their computers for everything from communication to online banking and investing to shopping. Security of our computers has now become a huge problem as well an enormous market potential. […]
If you are like me you understand that Adware, spyware and computer viruses are all bad for your computer but you do not really know the differences between them. Until recently all I knew was that I wanted my computer to run efficiently and do what I wanted when I wanted it to. […]
Having a computer at home and being connected to the World Wide Web may be convenient, but it also posesses a threat to your computer security. Computer security can be annoying and devastating in the worst of cases. So it is important for every computer user to know the real score about computer security and […]
Despite increasingly heightened security by merchants and service providers, credit and debit card fraud is still on the rise. Perpetrators are using even more sophisticated methods of infiltration to access sensitive payment card information. The financial cost of fraud to any sized corporation can be huge and the price of preventing it is vast.
Any company […]
A hard disk drive also known as hard drive or hard disk is a non-volatile storage device, which has the facility to stock up digitally encoded data on rapidly rotating platters and magnetic surfaces. Its design consists of a spindle which can hold one or more flat circular disks known as platters, onto which the […]