Lock your phone
The world is different and your phone is different. You have a lot more information on it then just a few numbers. Add to that fact criminals can do more with your information. I recently found out...
View ArticleWhy security matters to your business
Today Target announced a massive 40 million customer data breach. This is a large company and they are often targets of hacks and schemes to get at credit and debit card information. But what can we...
View ArticleGoogle+ Becoming A Taxing Requirement
Google is pushing its users further into Google+. Requiring it for the more basic and desirable features that you want. I understand that these terrific services are mostly free and they need to find...
View ArticleSecure Your Online Assets
Social Engineering is term that’s been around for a decade or more. The term is often used in reference to obtaining online or identity information for nefarious purposes. When considering security of...
View ArticleSecurity Is No Longer Optional
Today I read about an iOS malicious program that logs an iPhone and iPad users keystrokes. For me this was the last straw. I used to balance the risk by justifying the lightning strikes only a small...
View ArticleNew Dangerous Phishing Scheme
I don’t usually post about particular threats or attacks. I try to stick to general strategies and methods to keep you safer (there is no completely safe here.) But this attack works around many of my...
View ArticleHeartbleed The Internet Security Hole
Don’t change your passwords. It can expose you to higher risk than waiting. That’s the base level advice right now. Until you know that a particular website has updated their security, changing you...
View ArticleLastpass Gets Better
Lastpass the password security manager just added a new feature that not only makes your life easier but it will allow you to create safer passwords. Let me explain. I have used Lastpass for around 3...
View ArticleOAuth and OpenID puts you at risk
OAuth and OpenID are technical terms used to help verify you using your Facebook or Google accounts into some sites. You see it on your Android phone as a yellow bar showing your Google Account email...
View ArticleEBay hacked change your password
You may use EBay for both business and personal reasons. Bottom line if you have an account change the password now. And take the time to start using a password program creating passwords of at least...
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