Posts Tagged "Internet Security"

3 Ways to Stay Safe Online

Identity theft and spyware and viruses!  Oh my!  The internet can be a scary place.  The best way to protect yourself from the evil forces lurking online is to be an educated user.  Here are three things you can do to stay safe online.

1. Use a Password Generator like PC Tools Secure Password Generator. The fastest way to get your identity stolen is having a weak password and using it for every online account you have.  The PC Tools Secure Password Generator is an easy way to to generate secure passwords that hackers won’t be able to break.  Another tip:  instead of spending $29.95 on the RoboForm Password Manager advertised next to the password generator, use a free password manager like LastPass.

2. Take Advantage of the Articles and Resources on Onguardonline.gov. Onguardonline.gov is a website run by the federal government that provides practical tips for computer security.  Learn quick facts about identity theft, the most common email scams, and even play games, like Spam Scam Slam.

3. Always Keep a Backup of Your Important Files. In the event that you do get infected with spyware, malware, or other bad -wares, you definitely don’t want to lose all your important data.  Make sure your files are backed up to an external hard drive and/or a cloud-based storage  service.  For business users, Nexxtep has an affordable online storage solution called StorGuard.

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  • How Cloud Computing will change small businesses over the next 5 years.
  • Your options for cloud services
  • Pros and Cons of using Cloud Computing in your business
  • Answers to any questions you have about Cloud Computing

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Scan Your Facebook Privacy Settings

The privacy settings and controls on Facebook can be confusing and difficult to navigate, which is why the social networking site has been the source of major controversy in the news recently.  If you want to check how secure your account actually is, you can use a tool from reclaimprivacy.org.
Bookmark the link on the site’s homepage, then log in to your Facebook account.
After you log in to Facebook, visit your privacy settings page.  Then click on the bookmark from reclaimprivacy.org.  The tool will scan your account’s privacy settings.  You will find out how secure your settings are, and what you might want to adjust.  I tried it myself and found that my information could be accessed by third-party websites.  I never gave Facebook my permission to give out my information, which is pretty unsettling.