Identity Theft on Facebook
I’m not usually one to perpetuate fear of the internet. I’m a pretty open book when it comes to my online life. This recent article though has made me take notice, and I wanted to be sure you know how to protect yourself from things like this. The article talks about a man who stole around $57,000 from his neighbors in his apartment complex in the UK. He did it …
Malware on Your Smartphone
As we move more towards tablets and smartphones to get things done, the malware makers of the world start writing more for these platforms. Many people can be under the false assumption that malware and viruses can only infect your PC, and that phones and tablets are safe from these types of threats. However, you must always be vigilant in protecting your data from people who could potentially steal and corrupt it. …
How to Remove Your Imported Contacts from Facebook
Facebook gets such a bad reputation for privacy and security issues because they implement new features without gaining permission from users, rather than giving us a chance to decide if a new feature is something we’re interested in.
Public Wireless Network Security
Many of us here at ChicaLogic spent some time at a blogging conference over the weekend called BlogHer. We had a great time and met several new friends! A side effect of that many people using free wifi is that not everyone on the network is friendly. Public spaces and unsecured wifi access is a breeding ground for hacks. Especially if you don’t know the what the consequences can be. …
How to Be Safe from Hackers While Traveling
Going on vacation? While some people unplug and get away from it all, many of us still want to stay connected and bring along our laptops, smartphones, and anything else we can think of. Wi-Fi makes it easy to send and receive data from anywhere you can access it, and it’s easier than ever to find Wi-Fi to use while traveling. However, public Wi-Fi isn’t secure and hackers can easily get to your personal information and data if you are not careful.
What Is Malware Doing On My PC?
Over and over I get asked “how did malware get on my computer?” There used to be a stigma that all malware came from adult content websites. If you had malware on your computer, chances were pretty good that you were looking at adult content.
Top Ten Online Shopping Safety Tips
Shopping online has made life so much easier! Instead of driving 20-30 minutes to the mall or the toy store, I can hop online and have the items shipped right to my house. Many times its even easier to find a deal when you are shopping online than when you are walking into the actual store! Here are some of the top ways to stay safe when doing your online …
Google’s New Malware Warning
When you visit a website, and get a warning that your computer is infected with viruses, I will typically tell you to RUN! RUN FAST! This time, though, you need to pay attention! Google announced that they have recently implemented a notice within their search results page warning an infected user of a particular strain of malware on their computers. According to their blog post “Recently, we found some unusual …
What is Malware? Defined!
When people use the term Virus, they are really referring to what is known as malware. “ware” refers to the fact that it is a product (whether you actually want this product is a completely different story). What proceeds that defines what it is.
What is a Botnet – and How to Prevent Your Computer from Becoming One
A botnet is just as bad at is sounds. It’s a group of computers that have been hacked into and compromised (now called “bots”), and are being used in a malicious manner. But just how do these little armies of computers become compromised in the first place?
