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Q: I have an active Twitter feed and occasionally use LinkedIn for work purposes, but I am unfamiliar with how those sites secure my privacy. I read that both sites have introduced “secure browsing” but what exactly does that mean, and how is it keeping me safer?
A: A secure website has “https” in its URL and has a small lock symbol next to it. It’s used by most banks and online retailers to provide secure transactions. Read More
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As an in-depth Huffington Post article points out, it’s no wonder celebrities are often victimized by hackers. The reality is, it’s just not that hard to hack celebrities — or anyone else, for that matter.
Indeed, among the five security tips shared in the article, two are suggestions that this website has repeatedly recommended and warned about over the years. For example tip #4 warns about the dangers inherent in wireless networks and tip #5 warns about malicious spyware that can infect your computer and compromise security: Read More
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United Kingdom-based mobile technology provider O2 will be rolling out an enhanced free wireless network throughout London, ahead of the 2012 Olympic games. Read More
When Americans hit the road, identity theft goes through the roof. That’s because travelers rely more heavily on wireless devices that can be hacked or lost. They’re also distracted or disoriented when they’re away from home which makes them ideal targets for data thieves. Learn what you can to do to prevent your life from being stolen when you’re away from home.
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When it comes to our online behavior, recent studies show that many of us act like children, even when we’re grown up. Find out how digital immaturity can lead to online insecurity. And what you can do to protect yourself and your children from becoming cybercrime statistics.
San Francisco is set to offer free public wifi along stretches of Market Street, with plans for free wifi in the Castro district to the Ferry Building by early next year. San Francisco’s acting Chief Information Officer Jon Walton said in this SF Gate article that “the network should provide adequate coverage for common Internet use,” but San Francisco residents need to learn about the privacy risks on wireless networks and use a personal VPN! Read More
A lot of people do not realize that their information has been breached, and most don’t realize they are at risk identity theft and financial fraud. Click the headline above to watch a video that explains why encryption matters — and learn steps to take immediately if you’ve had your personal accounts hacked. Read More
A report from British insurance company Willis Group Holdings says business travelers who book hotel rooms online are putting themselves at risk. The survey found that insurance claims for data theft worldwide jumped 56% last year, with a bigger number of those attacks targeting the hospitality industry. In fact, 38% of all cyber attacks were aimed at hotels, resorts, and tour companies. Click the headline above to read more. Read More
Immortalized in the poem of Emma Lazarus, a poem on the Statue of Liberty pedestal says, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” A new kind of free has arrived nearby: free WiFi. New Yorkers can now access WiFi free of charge at Battery Bosque and the ferry landing in Battery Park, which is near Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and other harbor activities. According to Marketwatch, the launch is part of a five-year digital initiative to provide free WiFi at 26 locations in 20 New York City parks across the five boroughs. Read More
Looking for a cold beer and free WiFi in London? Look no further than the 100 pubs that have signed up with BT Openzone and its new partner, Heineken, to offer free wireless across London; the service will extend to 200 bars and pubs across the United Kingdom by the end of 2012. Read More
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