Security basics
How to scan your PC from malware?
By Gina on August 30, 2011 | Security basics
If you are one of many victims of malware that hit your computer, you have to consider removing it from your PC. A malware scan is the best way to remove this malicious software from your system. Furthermore, there is a manual system which involves the detection and removal of the malware. However, it is highly recommended to adopt spyware scanner to this removal process which finds computer infection and removes it. How does anti-malware software function? Read more.
Security Guide of Facebook is released
By Gina on August 22, 2011 | Security basics
Recently Facebook presented a Guide to Facebook Security . The guide of 14 pages in all includes few security tips on Facebook account. It advises how to avoid the scammers by giving examples of the most common Facebook scams.Moreover, you’ll be tipped on using advanced security setting, such as one-time passwords, secure browsing, single sign-on, social authentication, etc. Read more.
What to do if you clicked on Facebook fraud
By Luciana on July 14, 2011 | Security basics
Facebook got more than 750 million active users (as of July 2011); this makes it very attractive for scammers. Even if you are extra cautious, it’s easy to get into trap as Facebook is flooded with various frauds. While fake news stories like “OMG! I Can't believe JUSTIN Bieber did THIS to a girl” are relatively easy to recognize others may seem quite legitimate like “Google+ - Get Invite” or “Facebook Video Calling”. Read more.
How malware gets installed in your PCs and Macs?
By Gina on June 23, 2011 | Security basics
Many people think that computers are infected by visiting websites or opening e-mails. Mac community believes that Windows are insecure by their nature. By their opinion with no support large numbers of computers are infected just by clicking on fraudulent links or visiting malicious websites. Moreover, they also sincerely believe, but sadly incorrectly, that OS X is inherently secure and that they are safe if not doing stupid things. Read more.
Make your PC safer
By Gina on May 30, 2011 | Security basics
According to the Staples IT IQ Survey channeled by Zogby International, many users claim they are very keen of having their own maintenance on computer performed by them selves. However, not all of them know how to do it well. Many of them fail to accomplish effectiveness of the maintenance use. Not all of people have enough knowledge to do that.Here are some tips on how you can achieve better safety for your computer:1. Back up your dataIt is important to back up your computer data. Read more.
