Over the past two months I have given an overview and discussed different types of identity thefts how they occur, and what you can do to avoid being a victim. This last installment will cover identity theft laws, penalties, and punishments. Identity theft can be devastating because not only can it result in financial loss, […]
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Identity Theft – Part 2
Last month I gave an overview on identity theft, how information is stolen, how to protect yourself and avoid becoming a victim. This month we will discuss some common types of identity theft and ways to identify and take action. There are many types and schemes identity criminals use. They can range from non-technical to […]
Identity Theft – Part 1
News headlines over the past year have been loaded with notifications of data breaches and compromises. This means increased potential for identity theft so this month seemed like a good time to discuss this topic. Today we use computing devices for work and pleasure. By using these devices on a more regular basis, we are […]
Network Security
This week’s topic is network security. Network security can be configured through hardware or software and, when combined, make up a secured network. We will be looking at the software side of network security. Network security “keys” are used as encryption keys or passphrases that are long sequences of alphanumeric characters. However, the terms passphrase […]
Internet Threats
Internet Security threats. They are out on the Internet and while using the Internet for everyday tasks there is a good possibility of being attacked without even knowing how the attack occurred. There are some simple tasks that you can do to avoid these attacks from infiltrating your computer. There are many types of Internet […]
Password Security
Internet Passwords and Security Questions Security questions are part of the Internet along with passwords. So what are the best methods to use when creating passwords and which questions that will give you the best protection from intruders, let’s take a look at some guidelines. When asked to create a password on a website […]
Email Security
Email Security…What is it, how to recognize it, and what measures to take to prevent viruses and spam from infecting your computer. Viruses and spam are often spread through emails. You can reduce spam and viruses by following these simple tips. Email practices to avoid viruses spreading to your computer. Keep your anti-virus software running […]
Security
Let’s talk about Computer Security. I will be giving an overview on the basic components of a good security plan. There is a lot of information to discuss in this topic, so I will cover each of the requirements listed below in weekly installments. Here are eight security requirements and recommendations which all computers should […]