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Author: Kent Lawson
Kent Lawson is President and CEO at Private Communications Corporation. He combined his extensive business and technical experience to develop Private WiFi in 2010. The software protects Internet communication over public WiFi and LAN networks and is available to those working in places like coffee shops, hotels, airports, and beyond.

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WiFi Worries: Study Finds Popular Home Routers Are Vulnerable to Hacking

Posted on Monday, May 6th, 2013 by

When WiFi users complain about getting hacked on their home networks, it’s often the result of their own careless wireless behavior — everything from using simple passwords to outdated security. But a new study reveals that home WiFi users aren’t the only ones responsible for some very serious wireless security problems. Thirteen of the most popular home and small office routers have critical security vulnerabilities that could create major risks to users — risks that are out of their control.

Find out which routers you should watch out for and what you can do to protect your online security. Read More

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Google, Yahoo, Other Tech Giants Support CISPA

Posted on Monday, April 29th, 2013 by

Earlier this month, a high-tech trade group representing Google, Yahoo, Oracle, and Cisco came out in support of CISPA, the controversial cybersecurity bill currently being debated in Congress.

This group, called TechNet, says the bill addresses the need for industry and government to be able to share cyberthreats information in real time.

Click to find out why this is a troubling development and one that could directly impact your sensitive personal information! Read More

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Your Online Security is Only as Strong as Your Weakest Password

Posted on Monday, April 22nd, 2013 by

Let’s just admit it: the passwords we use online are not very good. And we probably use the same one over many different online accounts.

Maybe you have had your accounts hacked in the past (who among us has not had their Facebook account hacked?), or maybe you haven’t, but it’s good to remember that our online security is only as good as our weakest password. Read on for information on “brute force” hacking and more tips to implement today. Read More

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Hacked in the Halls of Justice: Without a VPN, Court WiFi Hotspots Aren’t Secure

Posted on Monday, April 15th, 2013 by

Just because you’re in the halls of justice doesn’t mean your sensitive information is secure when you use a WiFi hotspot there.

Courts around the country that offer free WiFi are warning users they should be aware of the risks. Find out what you need to know to protect your personal data when you use their free wireless networks on jury duty. Read More

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Report: Tablet Users Are 80% More Likely to Be Victims of Identity Fraud

Posted on Friday, April 5th, 2013 by

American consumers love tablets and so do hackers. The 2013 Javelin Strategy & Research Identity Fraud Report found that tablet users in the U.S. are far more likely to be victims of identity fraud than all consumers.

That could be because tablets aren’t secure; and most tablet users make matters worse by not using security software. Find out what you can do to make sure your tablet doesn’t get you into trouble when you connect to Wifi hotspots. Read More

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CISPA is Back…with a Vengeance

Posted on Monday, March 11th, 2013 by

It was privacy bill that Congress debated (and ultimately defeated) last year. Well, don’t look now, because it’s back.

CISPA (Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act) allows private businesses and the government to share information about cyberthreats to prevent and defend against network and Internet attacks. Click to find out what this bill could mean for your online privacy.

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Why Were You Hacked? Here are the 4 Most Likely Reasons

Posted on Monday, February 25th, 2013 by

Recently, Robert Grimes published an article on InfoWorld that detailed the most likely reasons that we end up being a target for hackers. Click to find out the top four reasons he identified — and learn the top ways to keep your sensitive online information safe and avoid becoming a victim of a hacker. Read More

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Ask the Expert: Is the Government Really Trying to Get Access to Websites for Surveillance Purposes?

Posted on Monday, February 18th, 2013 by

The FBI is requesting back-door access to social media sites, as well as web email providers, and VoIP companies like Skype. Is it legal? Could it also open the door to hackers? Click to read the entire article and find out why the FBI wants an “easy” way to wiretap some online communications. Read More

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Ask the Expert: What Personal Information is Google Giving to the Government?

Posted on Monday, February 4th, 2013 by

In the latest installment of Ask the Expert, CEO Kent Lawson explains how different modes of information transmission are treated differently by the law. For example, the government needs a court order to look at your email, but not at your phone records or texts.

Click to read more and find out just what sensitive personal information Google may be handing over to the government about you. Best to assume you are being listened to or watched when doing anything online, indeed.

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Data Privacy Day 2013: How Safe is Your Data?

Posted on Monday, January 28th, 2013 by

How are you celebrating Data Privacy Day today?

Data Privacy Day is a global effort to help educate people about the privacy risks they face and empower them to protect their privacy and control their digital footprint. Another aim of Data Privacy Day is to remind everyone that the protection of privacy and data is everyone’s priority.

But are you making it *your* priority? Click to read the entire article and learn ways to keep your data protected!

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