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- Survey reveals overconfidence about security systems - It seems that not only everyday internet users feel overconfident about the security of their personal information but even people specializing in this section misjudge security programs. October 10, 2011
- How to scan your PC from malware? - 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 de August 30, 2011
- Security Guide of Facebook is released - 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. August 22, 2011
- How malware gets installed in your PCs and Macs? - 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 fraudulen June 23, 2011
- Make your PC safer - 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. May 30, 2011
- Is your PC hacked? - It may seem that the question is easy; however, it becomes a tricky question when you don’t get any windows or notifications on your desktop about the sneaky virus or other infections within your computer. What clues can tell you about the hack, crack or February 15, 2011
- How to strengthen your computer security? - There are few tips that computer users should use to protect safety of their computers and their data of course. Online communication becomes dangerous because of the scammers and attackers who want to commit theft. October 22, 2010
- Common mistakes of being infected with malware - Nowadays, when we live in a world full of great technologies there is also a huge risk to be a victim of cybercriminals. In this way an Internet becomes a perfect place for hackers to use people reliability for their malicious intentions. August 19, 2010
- Survey Finds Users Ignoring Security Certificates - Research at Carnegie Mellon University revealed surprising tendencies: security certificates may seem to be informative but users tend to ignore them. Are the warnings worth something if they are not useful in real life situations? July 28, 2009
- Masking Passwords: Is It Really Useful? - Have you ever wondered why your password turns into bunch of asterisks when you type it? Security expert Bruce Schneier recently claimed this measure being too inconvenient and totally not user-friendly. Later he took his word back and he even supported t July 13, 2009
