Facebook Alert: “New teacher” or “Panties” Videos Are Not What They Seem
We appear to have another Facebook malware or, at very least, scam, running rampant.
Category: Internet
What Would a Data Breach Cost Your Business?
Have you ever wondered what a data breach would cost your company? I mean, really sat down and thought “if hackers managed to compromise our system and walk away with all of our data, what would the damages be, what would it cost us, and how would we recover?” Symantec has released a new website to help you determine the cost of a breach for your business.
RSA Hacked. What Does It Mean For You?
RSA has been hacked by an advanced persistent threat.
Backup Your Facebook Data
It’s easy to recommend solutions to back up your data on your local computer, but what about all of your stuff online, e.g., all of those wall posts, notes, messages, photos, and videos you have on Facebook?
Think Your Facebook Connection Is Secure? Think Again!
Last night, while perusing my Facebook security settings for another blog post, I was surprised to find that the option to “Browse Facebook on a secure connection (https) whenever possible” was no longer checked!
Google Enables 2-Factor Authentication
Last week, Google took a very important step in improving security on their systems’ accounts, including Gmail: 2-Factor Authentication.
Online Dating Sites Compromised. What Can YOU Do?
As if to underscore the lessons learned by the Gawker Media hack last year, online dating sites PlentyOfFish.com and eHarmony.com were recently hacked as well. Yet again, you must take action to protect yourself in this situation. But what can you do if their site is compromised? It doesn’t matter what measures you have taken to secure your data if the site to which you have given it is compromised… or does it?
Another Good Facebook Security Tool
Recently added to my Facebook account’s “Account Security” setting under “Account Settings,” was an option to send an email when a new computer logs on to Facebook.
Let’s Make Facebook More Secure to Celebrate Data Privacy Day
Today is Data Privacy Day! I decided it would be appropriate to pick on one of the biggest offenders of crimes against your privacy – Facebook.
Gawker Hacked: Lessons Learned
This week Gawker Media, owner of several very popular websites, had their user database compromised. Lessons to be learned by you are contained within.