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The Many types of Cyber Crimes
You may have heard about it in the news, or perhaps you read about it somewhere on the internet? Chances are good that you are somewhat familiar with e-crime and you should be, since it is one of the most notorious crimes with no international boundaries or enforcement in third world nations. Though, contrary to popular belief, e-crooks target not only large organizations but also certain individuals. Moreover, electronic crime comes in more than one variety and the following content will...
How to protect your privacy on public Wifi
Threats to your privacy, whats at stake?
Streaming data from a public Wifi hotspot can be a blessing and a curse, depending on your fate. Hows that possible you say? Its quite simple, really. Streaming data from a public wifi hotspot means you risk exposing your private data to the general public who are connected to the same network as you are. Though, majority of the users are not interested in the personal data on your PC, there are a few such as data thieves, identity fraudsters and...
How to lock data in iPad
Although not yet as powerful as personal computers, tablets computers are not far behind in their processing power. Tablet computers are more convenient to carry around than your average Net-book and are generally smaller in size, although size can vary depending on the model and manufacturer of the tablet computer. Most people are not aware of the capabilities of tablet computers and often confuse them with e-readers, which although look similar to tablet computers, tend to be limited in their...
Get serious about your identity
I bet you think you know all there is to know about privacy and personal data theft, right? Chances are you are no expert on ID theft, otherwise, you wouldnt be reading this article in the first place. According to the Federal Trade Commission, ID thieves are inventing newer tactics to steal personal information, so if you think you know how to protect yourself, you would be very wrong.
Latest reports published by the FTC show that if you are over 50 years old, you are more likely to fall...
How to unlock a folder locked with USB Lock 1 0 Version
The advent of portable storage devices, transferring large chunks of data has become easier. Portable storage devices enable the user to download data onto a portable data storage device and transfer large amounts of data onto another PC. One example of a popular portable storage device is a USB drive, which are also know as thumb drives, flash drives and pen drives. These little storage devices are small and compact and today they can pack gigabytes of data within them. Sadly, as convenient as...
Are you exposing your private data by using Public Wifi in airports
Arriving three hours early at the airport is certainly a smart move, considering the check-in lines these days, its best to be safe than sorry. On average it would take you an hour to check-in and clear security, after that youll have another two hours left to kill before boarding the aircraft. How you manage your two hours of idle time is up to you, though most people kill their time by using the free Wifi connection available at the airport. If youre a busy executive travelling frequently...
Data Protection Security of Personal Information
Every organization holds masses of digital data in its on-site as well as off-site storage mediums. The information it stores can be comprised of a significant portion of personally identifiable data and confidential corporate information.
All organizations should deploy appropriate security measures in place to guard the privacy of the personal information they hold. The Data Protection Act 1998 (the Act) requires that: Personal information should be protected against unlawful or...
Cyber Security Ensuring your safety with simple steps
Introduction to Cyber Security Basics:
Are you becoming concerned about Google tracking your online activity? Its an apparent fact that no matter what browser you use, Google is always there monitoring your every activity. Most people, believe or not have boycotted the use of Google search engine, instead, theyve adapted the habit of using Bing. However, Bing is not an effective search engine as Google, as most people have experienced first-hand. Moreover, online surfing is no longer as safe...
Cause for concern Preventing Data theft and Data Leakage
Times are changed, we no longer rely on primitive technology for getting the job done at work and today all we need is a computer to facilitate our daily tasks. Unfortunately, this has given birth to a new set of issues which are making the headlines almost on a daily basis. Yes, we are referring to the issues related to data theft and data leaks. According to Symantec, the biggest motivation for criminals to steal your personal information is your inability to find out about it; a simple tax...
Executives Travelling Abroad What You Can Do About Data Privacy
Travelling to international destinations can be exciting and hectic at the same time. Lugging around luggage, making sure all your travel documents are in-order and in a safe place, reserving a hotel room and deciding on a location, all this and more can certainly add up and drive you mad. Furthermore, you now have to worry about language barriers and the security situation of the country you are travelling to. Despite all of these hurdles, you have to do your job as an executive -- since...
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