Security

Cops Combat Crime with New Wireless Android Technology

January 18, 2012
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As cell phone technology continues to mature, the new generation Android phones are being used by police agencies to combat crime on many fronts. Applications that provide internet access do not always require a user’s permission to share that information and law enforcement has their own applications that can take advantage of what many see [...]

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How to protect your children with internet monitoring software

December 19, 2011
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In today’s world, use of the internet is increasing and becoming a part of every human being’s life. Therefore, in such an era it is very significant to keep your children safe from indulging into indecent activities on the internet. As being a parent all of us are aware of the indecent acts that happen [...]

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Top 4 Self-Storage Security Tips

December 2, 2011
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More and more people are turning to self-storage facilities to fulfill their storage needs. These places provide the necessary space, convenience, and most importantly, security needed to assure people that their belongings are safe and sound. But what exactly are these facilities doing to make sure that people’s belongings are actually safe? Listed below are [...]

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7 Solid Tips for Better Internet Security

December 1, 2011
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The internet has become most of our second home today. Whenever we wake up in the morning, the first thing most of us will do is to get to the internet whether to check email, read some latest news, check sports results and many more. Internet has become part of our life and having a [...]

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4 Reasons to Use Commercial Antivirus over Free Antivirus

November 15, 2011
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Antivirus vendors today faced a very tight competition when there are more than 20 well-known vendors out there competing with each other. Each of them produced a very quality product where at times, it gives the consumer a big headache when it comes to selection. Situation got worse when most of the antivirus vendors start [...]

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4 Computer Security Threats that May Challenge Your Business

November 7, 2011
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Money might not be the major problem you business is facing right now. You probably are wondering why you keep on spending so much without even having attractive gains in your business? There are several factors that will challenge your business, but I don’t think there is anyone of them that is going to be [...]

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Emergency Preparedness: 5 Must-Have Items for Burglary Prevention

October 26, 2011
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Burglaries and home invasions are like other emergencies in that you prepare for them while hoping you never have to put your preparation to the test. For those folks who find themselves victims of a burglary or attempted burglary, all of that preparation pays off. While there are many different types of home security systems, [...]

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IT Security Consultants In Modern Business Environment

October 12, 2011
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The role that information technology plays in the world today cannot be overstressed.  Perhaps the biggest testimony to the importance of IT is the fact that it has become a part of the National Curriculum, with laptops being regularly used in schools throughout the UK.  However, the biggest area to be affected by the emergence [...]

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Can the Federal Government Save Some Money by Switching to the Cloud?

September 6, 2011
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The Federal government of the United States currently spends about $80 billion annually on the information technology that backs up its innumerable agencies and projects. When President Obama entered office more than two years ago, he created a new federal overseer position for the sole purpose of trying to streamline government communications technology. This new [...]

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The Essentials of Data Management and Security in Your Company

August 8, 2011
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Data-management is more important than ever. Every company is relying on more data all the time. Many managers will find the need for data storage becomes exponential as their company grows. We need to keep a record of everything that has happened, and we need to maintain current data in the case of disaster and [...]

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The Importance of Security Software for Computers

July 13, 2011
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Security is an important issue with computers these days because of the overabundance of virus and malwares that threatens not only the operating system, but also your files.  Viruses and malwares are practically being released on a daily basis that you would want an excellent antivirus program to protect your computer.  However, choosing an antivirus [...]

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The Perks of the GPU Cloud

June 29, 2011
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With the growing need for faster operating systems, many online business owners and organizations are turning to clouds to help them achieve the level of operations they want at a price they can afford. Using a cloud allows a business to enjoy the stability, reliability, and speed that a data center would normally offer, without [...]

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Don’t Get Fooled by Rogueware

May 21, 2011
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Anyone who is familiar with using a computer knows that viruses, spyware and malwares are dangerous.  There are many possible things that can or will happen if their computer gets infected. Some of the probable outcomes will be that they will likely lose a lot of files, their programs won’t run, their computer won’t start [...]

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Spy Camera: Security for Your Own House

March 31, 2011
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Spy cams are the most efficient tool for guarding your properties and family. Besides from the bold result, this tool is so stealthy. There are numerous spy cams within the sector, but you is wishing for to pick quite possibly the most appropriate cam for your surroundings. These kind of video cams are very crucial [...]

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Get Safe Online – How To Identify If You’re At Risk Online!

November 18, 2010
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Problem: Suspect e-mails and attachments Most people are aware of the dangers of opening e-mail attachments from unknown senders; a security risk that received a lot of press when e-mailing became ever more essential to our day to day lives. Opening an e-mail attachment sometimes involves running executable code that could be used to install [...]

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Top 9 Reasons That Cloud Computing Is The Future Of Software

July 12, 2010
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1. Software-as-a-Service is easier to buy. Customers can pay on a monthly basis and walk away anytime they want. In fact, many SaaS vendors offer free trials or limited-functionality versions of their products. This allows customers to get a feel for the software before they invest their money. 2. With cloud computing, piracy is impossible. [...]

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5 Best Security Suites for Windows

June 30, 2010
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PC users no longer have to purchase individual programs to ensure total protection. The latest internet security software is available in suites, providing antivirus, antispyware, firewalls and additional features that not only protect a computer from malicious programs, but also offer spam inhibitors, parental controls and cloaking technology to ensure privacy and protect identity. There [...]

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Facebook Privacy Settings Exploit (Video)

May 7, 2010
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On a big site like Facebook (read more posts about Facebook), there will always be some kind of exploit available, just waiting to be found – sometimes already found by somebody. Once such an exploithas been fixed by Facebook, it’s just a matter of time before another one appears. It happens for everybody and I [...]

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Gmail Warns About Suspicious Activity

March 28, 2010
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Since (almost) forever, Gmail has been showing from where (IP address) the last login at your mail account occurred. But very few people actually pay attention to it and most people are not aware of their own IP address and whether or not a login has occurred from a different IP. Now, Google changed this [...]

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France Joins Germany In I.E. Warning – Opera Downloads Increases

January 20, 2010
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BBC News reports that France has now joined Germany in their warning against web users browsing with Internet Explorer and also recommends users to find an alternative Internet browser until Microsoft has issued a patch to fix the security hole in the three Internet Explorer browsers. While a switch to an alternative browser, such as [...]

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Germany Warns Against MS Internet Explorer

January 18, 2010
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After Microsoft admitted it’s Internet Explorer was the weak link in the recent attack on Google’s systems, Germany has responded by warning web users to use an alternative browser than Internet Explorer. Even though spokesman Thomas Baumsgaertner, Microsoft Germany, said that the attacks were by “highly motivated people with a very specific agenda” and that [...]

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New Trojan Horse Could Take Your Internet Connection Hostage

December 3, 2009
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The antivirus experts at CA have stumbled upon a new trojan horse in the “ransomware” category. That’s the category for software that will demand a ransom, as the name implies. This Russian trojan horse appears to be a download manager called “uFast Download Manager”. Once you launch it, a message will inform you that you’ve [...]

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Computer Security Is More Than Just Spyware & Viruses – It’s You!

December 1, 2009
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Computer security, in basic terms means keeping your computer, and the data that is in it, safe and secure. More of our personal data is stored in or accessed from our computer, now more than ever before. Yet most people lack even the basic understanding of how to keep their computers safe and secure. By [...]

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New iPhone Worm Is “Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down…”

November 12, 2009
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Jailbroken iPhone owners, you better listen up or you might be seeing Rick Astley as a wallpaper on your iPhone! There’s a new worm spotted in Australia. It “exploits” the fact that most users with a jailbroken iPhone, doesn’t change the default SSH password if you have OpenSSH installed. If the iPhone is infected, it [...]

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