A recent study done by a cyber security firm known as F-Secure, found that 58 new threats to the Mac operating system were discovered between April and December of 2011. It is a commonly perpetuated falsehood amongst consumers that viruses and malware are only issues for PC platforms, not Macs. Unfortunately, this is a fallacy. […]
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M86 Security, a global expert in real-time threat protection recently published a security review on the most recent trends they are seeing in cyber-threats during the second half of 2011. After probing e-mail threat tendencies and the Web in general the report makes some interesting assertions. Most notably, taking note of spam trends, the study […]
In today’s world of commerce and travel, we’re all used to many public places offering free wifi to consumers. Open wifi connections are convenient. They allow us to leave the office and do work outdoors, do homework at a coffee shop rather than at home, or access important information almost anywhere. But though open wifi […]
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Imagine these scenarios: You are on vacation and you open your laptop in your hotel room. You log into the public wifi network, and quickly agree to the Terms and Conditions (without reading them of course), and start to do your normal Internet activities. For just a second, you have a fleeting thought: “Is my […]
When it comes to web browsers, you have options. The ultimate goal of any web browser is to provide people with a better Internet experience. Regardless of your preference, ask yourself what makes for a better Internet experience? According to Firefox, they provide an “open community” where the key features are “openness, innovation, and opportunity.” […]
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2011 turned out to be a very big year for Twitter. The masses seemed to discover that this platform made it (seemingly) possible to contact their favorite celebrities, news outlets and politicians directly. However, while it will take some time for the dust to settle and see if Twitter will remain the connection powerhouse it […]
There is so much you can do on a mobile phone these days! Many tasks you would do on a computer can now be done while on the go with a Smartphone. However, with all of that accessibility comes a price. That price may be diminished safety and privacy. Mobile Applications help users do everything […]
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Think Your Mac is Immune to Malware? Think Again
A recent study done by a cyber security firm known as F-Secure, found that 58 new threats to the Mac operating system were discovered between April and December of 2011. It is a commonly perpetuated falsehood amongst consumers that viruses and malware are only issues for PC platforms, not Macs. Unfortunately, this is a fallacy. […]
M86 Cyber Threat Security Review
M86 Security, a global expert in real-time threat protection recently published a security review on the most recent trends they are seeing in cyber-threats during the second half of 2011. After probing e-mail threat tendencies and the Web in general the report makes some interesting assertions. Most notably, taking note of spam trends, the study […]
Direct Connections to the Internet Protecting Yourself and Your Information Against Intruders
In today’s world of commerce and travel, we’re all used to many public places offering free wifi to consumers. Open wifi connections are convenient. They allow us to leave the office and do work outdoors, do homework at a coffee shop rather than at home, or access important information almost anywhere. But though open wifi […]
How Wifi Hotspot Hacks Occur
Imagine these scenarios: You are on vacation and you open your laptop in your hotel room. You log into the public wifi network, and quickly agree to the Terms and Conditions (without reading them of course), and start to do your normal Internet activities. For just a second, you have a fleeting thought: “Is my […]
Google Chrome vs Firefox: Which is safer?
When it comes to web browsers, you have options. The ultimate goal of any web browser is to provide people with a better Internet experience. Regardless of your preference, ask yourself what makes for a better Internet experience? According to Firefox, they provide an “open community” where the key features are “openness, innovation, and opportunity.” […]
Twitter Takeovers of 2011
2011 turned out to be a very big year for Twitter. The masses seemed to discover that this platform made it (seemingly) possible to contact their favorite celebrities, news outlets and politicians directly. However, while it will take some time for the dust to settle and see if Twitter will remain the connection powerhouse it […]
Risks of Mobile Applications
There is so much you can do on a mobile phone these days! Many tasks you would do on a computer can now be done while on the go with a Smartphone. However, with all of that accessibility comes a price. That price may be diminished safety and privacy. Mobile Applications help users do everything […]