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Security

The Security category encompasses a range of articles addressing various cybersecurity threats and best practices. Topics include the distinction between phishing and spear phishing attacks, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and preventing these threats. The site also highlights the significance of securing WordPress sites by avoiding default administrator usernames, thereby reducing vulnerability to unauthorized access. Additionally, discussions cover the prevalence of banking malware campaigns, underscoring the need for robust security measures to protect sensitive financial information. Overall, the articles aim to inform readers about cyber threats and provide practical advice for enhancing online security.

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Always Clean Your Computer

In the era of COVID, cleanliness, especially of frequently-used items like computer keyboards and mice, has gained paramount importance. Similar to cutlery used daily, keyboards harbor numerous germs, exacerbated if shared at workplaces. Therefore, regular sterilization is advised. Carrying wipes for communal computers is a recommended practice, despite the current cost due to demand. Additionally, considering the online vulnerabilities, it’s vital to maintain digital cleanliness by using antivirus software and regular backups to avoid falling victim to ransomware. A lack of cleanliness could have dire health implications in these unprecedented times. #Clean #Computer

The 7 Best Antivirus Software of 2020

Be Aware Virus Scan Subscription is it a Scam?

Is computer virus scan software subscriptions just a big scam? No, but the way they are priced that is a complete scam. You need the software, but does the virus scan do you any good?

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Anti-Virus Software: Needed but…

While everyone should be using anti-virus software , malware removers, firewalls and many other software, the pricing for these continues to be a scam.

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Apple Pay and Near Field Communication (NFC)

Apple Pay and Wallet have been with us for a long while, here is something I wrote about it, and NFC devices and their possible security issues. Apple-Pay seems to have made traction in the US, but in Canada?

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Stupid Passwords Everywhere

How do you store your passwords? How do you remember them, given they are getting more complicated every day? Do you cache them in your browser?

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Naughty Celebrity Nude Photos

If they can easily get celebrity nude photos from phones and such, how safe is your data and private information? Might be time to worry about such things?