I went to check Instagram this morning and got an “unusual login attempt” warning! What’s going on?
Instagram Unusual Login Attempt Warning?
Posts tagged "hackers"
Interview with PC Pitstop’s Head of Cybersecurity Dodi Glenn
If you’re still thinking that antivirus software is focused purely on apps that can add a virus or bad program to your computer, you’re way out of date. In fact, modern anti-malware software like PC Matic can help your computer stay free of malicious browser helper objects, browser hijackers, ransomware, keyloggers, backdoors, rootkits, trojan horses, worms, malicious LSPs, dialers, adware, spyware, infected and malicious URLs, spam, scam and phishing attacks, online identity threats, and ransomware. That’s a lot of threats. How does it all work? To find out about how whitelisting helps protect a PC, I asked PC Pitstop [makers of PC Matic] head of Cybersecurity Dodi Glenn. Here’s what he shared…
Mailbox Maintenance Schedule Email: Scam?
I’m a bit confused. I got an email from someone who isn’t part of our IT department saying I need to update my email account. Is it legit or some sort of scam?
How to Stop Cybercrooks Getting In?
It’s an unfortunate fact that web security sometimes gets lost in the excitement of setting up a new website or blog, the thought of finally having a storefront for your craft takes precedence over protection from SQL injections and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks – as if anybody knows what they are anyway. Foregoing website, server, and/or database protection creates a false economy though; online threats are increasingly a concern for everybody who has a website.
How do I pick a good, secure password?
I’ve been using my dog’s name as my password and my colleague was really sarcastic about how dumb that was. Okay, what makes a good password, Dave?
Get Started and Update Windows Defender?
What is Windows Defender on my Microsoft Windows 8 system, should I have it running, and how do I keep it updated?
How to Change your eBay Password?
I just heard on NPR about a security breech by hackers at eBay. Now the company’s telling everyone to change their password on eBay. How do I change my eBay pw quick and easy?
Why is a public wifi network unsafe and dangerous?
Hi Dave, I have heard many people say how all my data can be hacked by using a public coffee house wifi network. How do they do it? I use an apple iPod Touch and an iPad Mini (wifi only, I’m too cheap for a data plan). Is there a way I can minimize the intrusion into my stuff? Should I never check my email while using a public wifi connection? Am I relatively safe just using an internet browser on a public wifi? Your thoughts/rationale are most appreciated.
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