Security

Top 7 Cyber Security Threats In 2012

May 26, 2012
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Cyber attacks are a major concern at present, and there are many questions hovering around the minds of cyber security experts pertaining to what kind of cyber attacks can be expected and how can we combat them. With a range of sinister cyber attacks hitting Sony to Stuxnet, cyber security experts have come up with [...]

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Integrated Security Systems You Can Manage From Your Laptop

May 24, 2012
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In the past 30 years, mankind has made great strides with technology. The internet, which was first created as a government-only network in 1982, is now easily accessible on everybody’s mobile phones. With that capability, we are able to do so much more than ever before. For instance, your home security system can now be [...]

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How to hide your a** on the Internet – and why you should!

May 12, 2012
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Here’s how the Internet works: Imagine you sitting at home, writing a message to a friend in another city. You write that message on a postcard and deliver it by post, shortly after it arrives at the recipient and everything is okay. But underway, how many people do you think might have read your message? [...]

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Why Avast Antivirus Is So Popular?

March 23, 2012
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Avast Free Antivirus is a computer security application for registered home and non commercial users. The antivirus package is known to perform effectively. This evaluation is based on the tests carried out by independent efficiency testing agencies like AV-Test.org, AV-Comparitives.org and Dennis Labs. Avast has a large user community with 129,286,127 active members and 160,577,928 [...]

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How businesses can improve office security

March 15, 2012
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If you run a small business it’s essential to tighten up your security measures in every way, shape and form. This means buying asset tags for your computers, downloading the right software and locking up at night! Everything from Trojan horses to burglars can threaten your company – so here’s how to keep things safe. [...]

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A Rookie Blogger? Factors to Consider Before Deciding on a Hosting Provider

March 7, 2012
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A blog can generate traffic for your business website or it may itself act as an interactive website. You can pursue a hobby using a blog or use it to sell an e-book, antique collections or anything else. If you have recognized your purpose of having a blog, the next big challenge is to choose [...]

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Android apps can access your photos – without asking!

March 4, 2012
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In this recent week it was revealed that apps on iPhone and iPad can access user photos once the user has given the app permission to use location information. Now it appears that the problem also exists on Android, where it’s probably even worse as the app doesn’t even need to ask for any kind [...]

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The Top Five Cost Effective Home Security Items for Your Home

March 4, 2012
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Every day homeowners must face threats to home security. There are natural hazards such as earthquakes or flooding; but what threat is most likely? Burglary. With robberies occurring in some areas as fast as every fifteen seconds, odds are high that you could be affected by this unfortunate trend. To avoid being a burglary statistic, [...]

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What Level of Measure Should Parents Put into Online Security?

February 25, 2012
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There have been many questions about how importantly parents should take the security of their kids’ when they are on the internet. Many have debated that monitoring your kids and having to suggest to them what to do online is completely unrealistic, but we cannot disregard the fact that un-guarded use of the internet also [...]

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Trend Micro vs Kaspersky – Which One Is Better?

February 13, 2012
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Choosing between two leading antivirus software can be difficult as the market is highly competitive. Kaspersky and Trend Micro have been the leaders in fighting against cyber criminals. If your computer runs on Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, then go for Kaspersky because it is mainly designed for it. Business customers can go for [...]

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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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