When you’re going about your internet activity and suddenly alerted with a warning from your browser or operating system, you would be right to be concerned. It’s vital to take action right away. Examples of such alerts include: “The site ahead contains malware” “There is a problem with this website’s security certificate” “Windows Firewall has […]
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The 25 ‘worst’ passwords you could possibly use
THERE are certain passwords, that if used, are the equivalent of handing over your login details to a hacker. These ones should be avoided at all costs. DO you use your child or pet’s name as your password? Or are you a fan of bond007, trustno1 or abc123? According to Queensland Police, if you answered […]
Facebook Privacy Settings: 18 changes you should make right away
In light of the Cambridge Analytica scandal which saw people’s personal data used to target voters, Facebook is making it easier to manage your privacy settings. You might still want to delete Facebook, but the social network hopes you won’t. Despite making it clear Facebook has changed the way it operates in recent years, Mark Zuckerberg won’t have […]
This Firefox Extension Stops Facebook Tracking You
As you surely must be aware by now, Facebook has been in trouble lately over what’s come to be known as the Cambridge Analytica scandal. In a nutshell, it meant millions of people had their data sold to a third party and used against them. In light of these revelations, there have been calls for everyone […]
Password vs. PIN vs. Fingerprint: The Best Way to Lock Your Android Phone
With the amount of personal data we keep on our phones, security is essential. Android phones are encrypted by default, and provide multiple methods for locking and unlocking them. Some are more secure, while others more convenient to use. Access control systems have existed for as long as computers. When mobile phones got popular, screen locks appeared in […]
The 5 Best Microsoft Office Password Recovery Tools That Actually Work
Protecting your zombie romance whodunnit novel draft with a super strong password was a great idea. That is until you cannot remember the password to unlock the Microsoft Office document. And now there is no way in. Luckily, several really useful programs remove Microsoft Office password protection. Here are five of the best. Microsoft Office and Password Protection Before we […]
