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Most people already use firewalls and anti-virus to protect their desktops and laptops — but did you know that a whopping 82% regularly walk around “naked” when using the Internet in wifi hotspots? Perhaps naked is a bit salacious, but it’s the best way to illustrate exactly what is happening when people hop online to check email or Facebook, or any other site that requires highly sensitive personal details like passwords, logins, bank account numbers, or Social Security numbers. What happens when people use public wifi without any “clothes” — or privacy — is that they become extremely vulnerable to hacking, identity theft, credit fraud, and a host of other privacy violations. Click the headline above to read more. Read More
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emailScareware: How a Fake Internet ‘Security’ Company Conned Millions Around the World
Posted on Monday, October 24th, 2011 by Kent Lawson
Ever hear the joke about the hugely successful software company that was scaring folks into buying basically nothing more a malevolent cure for fake computer viruses? Unfortunately, that actually happened to very smart people, the same “tech savvy” folks who are careful about what information they download on their computers, and even among those who know better than to click on a “Win a free iPad!” link on Facebook. Wired magazine shares the story of two con men – who are still on the lam — who sold their scam software to millions of unsuspecting consumers. How did so many fall for this ploy? Click the headline to learn more. Read More
Distressingly Fragile: Digital Information and Things That We Trust That We Shouldn’t
Posted on Monday, August 15th, 2011 by Kent Lawson
It might sound crazy, but it’s actually rather simple for some cyberpunk to drive to where you live or work, park out front, and put up cellphone antenna aimed at your home or office to hack your cell phone conversations, text messages, even emails. Think it’s not so simple? Think again, says CEO Kent Lawson, in this special post from May that we’re publishing again as part of our “Best of…” series. Click above to read all of Kent’s thoughts on a few “distressingly fragile” mobile trends you need to know about. Read More
You’re Invited: Free Wine-Tasting For Privacy Seekers at Abigail Cafe
Posted on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
Private WiFi is hosting a hot launch event at Abigail Cafe in Brooklyn today, Tuesday, August 2.
The event is all day, starting at around 11am and running until 8pm. The cafe has a Happy Hour from 4pm to 7pm as well.
The Private WiFi team is offering free wine-tasting, peppadews, and some great-tasting, locally sourced lunch. So if you’re in the area, stop by and say hello to the Private WiFi team.
For any questions, or to ask about our special launch pricing, call Raj Devjani at 646-355-8525 or email ddevjani@privatewifi.com.
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Abigail Cafe and Wine Bar
809 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11238
Distressingly Fragile: Digital Information and Things That We Trust That We Shouldn’t
Posted on Monday, May 9th, 2011 by Kent Lawson
It might sound crazy, but it’s actually rather simple for some cyberpunk to drive to where you live or work, park out front, and put up cellphone antenna aimed at your home or office to hack your cell phone conversations, text messages, even emails. Think it’s not so simple? Think again, says CEO Kent Lawson, so check out his latest post exploring a few new “distressingly fragile” mobile trends you need to know about. Read More
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Online Privacy Q&A With Robert Vamosi, Author of ‘When Gadgets Betray Us’
Posted on Thursday, May 5th, 2011 by Elaine Rigoli
We recently chatted about online privacy and other security issues with Robert Vamosi, award-winning tech journalist for Forbes.com and author of When Gadgets Betray Us: The Dark Side of our Infatuation with New Technologies. Vamosi says he was inspired to write the book – which he calls “the first hardware hacking book written for a mass audience” – because gadgets now outnumber the PC on the Internet by 5 to 1. Before you open the box and set up your new smartphone or iPad, take a few minutes to read his thoughts about online security, WiFi safety, mobile viruses, the impact of the massive data breaches at Sony and Epsilon, and much more. Read More
Online Privacy: Microsoft Warns Against Flaw in Explorer Browser
Posted on Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
Microsoft has issued a warning to the nearly 900 million people around the world who use its Internet Explorer browser. The problem is a flaw that could cause theft of personal data or send people to fake websites. The flaw, which is inside Windows, apparently affects the way the browser handles some websites and documents. BBC News states “users could easily be fooled into downloading malicious files by doing something as simple as clicking on a web link.” Microsoft is working on a long-term solution but has issued a software patch to defend against hacking for now.
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Tracking Kids’ Online Behavior May Diminish Computer Privacy
Posted on Thursday, January 13th, 2011 by Elaine Rigoli
A company called School Safety Partners shares the top-10 privacy and liability risks for parents signing up for online monitoring and anti-bullying programs. After all, almost all monitoring companies reserve the right to change their privacy policies or the terms of how your information is shared at any time without notice. Read More
Private Communication? The iPhone, iPad Meet Skype Video
Posted on Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 by Elaine Rigoli
Available on both 3G and WiFi networks, new Skype 3.0 upgrades support making video calls on the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and 4th-generation iPod touch. It also enables users to receive video calls on the iPad and the 3rd-generation iPod touch. But are you sure your privacy is protected on Skype? Read More
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What is our Business Philosophy?
Posted on Monday, November 29th, 2010 by Kent Lawson
CEO Kent Lawson explains his business philosophy and how that vision has helped to shape the evolution of the Private WiFi service. Read More