If your organization wants to plan for and implement effective web security, there are a number of things to consider and look out for. There is more to web security than using software that monitors employees and filters web threats. Here are three facts that you should be aware of when preparing your strategy for […]
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Holiday Threats to Mobile Devices
McAfee just released a Christmas list of security threats and a couple of those directly relate to mobile devices. While I will focus only on those threats, you should read the complete 12 Scams of Christmas to understand other security threats that could affect you. Mobile Device Threats There are two main security issues you […]
Securing Windows XP
Even though Windows XP is considered an old Windows operating system, a lot of people are still using it. If you are still using Windows XP, here are a few security measures that I would recommend to make your computer more secure. Seven Steps to Securing Windows XP Enable Automatic Updates – Keeping Windows XP […]
Don’t Be an Administrator
When most people first turn on a new computer and go through the process of setting it up, they don’t realize the dangers of making their administrator account their default user account. By simply not giving yourself administrative rights on the account you use everyday, the security on your computer would be greatly improved. The […]
Responding to a Malware Infection!
Malware (bad software) infections are one of the biggest threats that computer users have to deal with today. Most people do not respond properly to a suspected virus or malware infection, and their response often leads to more downtime and more headaches. Here are some steps you should follow in responding to a possible malware […]