4 Internet Safety Tips for Parents and Nannies For children, the Internet holds all the interesting information they could ever want to know, along with fun games and neat websites; however, the Internet also holds threats to their safety. Unfortunately, you can’t always be there to watch over and protect your children. Before allowing them […]
The Dangers of Online Banking
February 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In an ideal world, each and every one of us could log into our bank accounts online and enjoy a risk-free banking experience. Many of us today are actually lulled into a false sense of security when it comes to online banking, and this is especially true when we bank with larger, nationally recognized institutions. […]
How to Stop Spyware Software from Steal Your Identity
November 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
You already know you need to protect your social security number, credit cards, and other personal documents from prying eyes, but what if your identity could be stolen from you while in the privacy of your own home? The growing threat of spyware and identity theft Hackers are using computers more and more to steal […]
How To Ensure Your Child is Safe When Playing Online Games
October 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Online gaming has surged in popularity over recent years and there are more and more children choosing to play these games these days. However, with all the risks that the internet brings, it is very important for parents to do all they can to make sure that online gaming is a safe experience for their […]
Is Coffee Shop WiFi Safe?
September 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
If you use public WiFi, you may wonder if it is safe. Mainstream tech news seems to always be reporting on stories about exploits, along with admonitions to keep wireless access points locked. The short answer on whether public WiFi like coffee shop access points are safe depends heavily on how you use them, and […]
How Hard Is It Really for Someone to Steal Your secured Internet Connection?
August 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The short answer to the question above is that it is hard enough that your secured Internet connection isn’t going to be targeted by any Tom, Dick and Harry who happen to be in listening distance of your computer. However, for an advanced hacker, it’s really not all that difficult to steal your secured Internet […]
The Most Common Internet Safety Concerns and How to Deal with Them
August 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Internet safety is becoming increasingly important as more and more of us spend more time online doing huge variety of things from socializing with our friends to shopping and banking. The internet is barely policed at all and often rife with potential pitfalls. There are also many different devices that allow you to surf the […]
How To Protect Your Identity Online
August 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Information Super Highway, as the Internet used to be called, has become a cyber Audubon with facts and figures conveniently at our fingertips almost 24/7, speeding through phone or fiber optic lines, broadcast over satellite, downloaded over DSL. Most of us do not know how to pluck important numbers and names out of these […]
Teaching Your Children About Internet Viruses Online
August 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Your home computer is often one of the most expensive and vital pieces of kit you have in your home. The hardware and software you use on your computer can run to the thousands of pounds and needs to be taken care of. More and more of us are using computers for work, personal finances […]
