Are we witnessing the end of privacy?
As Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg famously stated, privacy is no longer a social norm.
There will eventually be 40-year-olds whose entire lives have been chronicled on social media sites.
I believe that we are witnessing historic changes in privacy norms that will carry beyond my generation.
While at some time in the future, information shared on social networks may carry little personal or professional weight
we're still living in a world where private data can be easily abused.
This infographic illustrates
The Risks of Posting in Social Networks.
How Companies Track You on the Web
Have you ever stopped to think how you're being tracked online? Ever wonder which websites are tracking
you and what they're looking at?
Well the answer is just about all of them and everything.
How to Delete Yourself from the Internet
Think this through very carefully before proceeding. Much of what is suggested below cannot be undone.
This means that you will lose information, forfeit any marketable presence that you've developed online, and in some cases,
you'll even lose the opportunity to restart your account using the same name or even the same email address.
These are drastic measures and should be treated as such.
Take the tests
The more you use the internet, the more you appreciate its convenience and access to services like banking and shopping.
Unfortunately, the internet is also exploited for frauds that can sometimes look surprisingly genuine.
The sole purpose of all these fraudulent emails [and scam websites] is to access your financial details.
If you conduct any financial transactions online [banking – shopping – billpaying] you must be very diligent.
I'm guessing that most of you think you can spot a phishing email – here's your chance to find out.
Quizzes
SonicWALL Phishing IQ Test
OpenDNS Phishing Quiz
Operation SpearPhish
OnGuard Online
Netriplex
Anti-Phishing Phil – registration required
Bright Hub Quizzes – test yourself on everything
Tutorials
eBay phishing tutorial
Phishing Attacks – Visa tutorial
APWG Phishing Education Page
Extras
Real vs. Rogue Security Software challenge from Microsoft
How to Spot Fake Antivirus Software tutorial from Fortinet
Length does matter
Passwords: Love them or hate them, they are a reality we all have to deal with every day of our lives.
We have spent at least the last decade training users to use complex eight-character passwords that are hard for
humans to remember yet easy for a computer to break. A regular complex password is typically eight characters long
and requires a mix of uppercase, lowercase, a number and a character. These passwords can be brute forced by a
high end custom gaming computer in an average of four hours and no longer than eight hours. That seems like a lot of
suffering for very little return to me. In the recent case where the LinkedIn database was leaked, a guy sitting at home
running a high end gaming machine that he put together could make 15.5 billion guesses per second was able to crack 20
percent of the LinkedIn database's user password in 30 seconds and 55 percent within two hours. After five days he
had cracked more than 80 percent of the passwords in the LinkedIn database – a database containing 6.4 million passwords.
12 is the magic number
The end result of all of this is that the only way we have left to ensure our passwords are secure is to use length.
The longer a password the more secure it is.
Anything over 12 characters becomes effectively impossible to brute force with current technology.
Plain Text Offenders
Advances in the power of computers won't automatically make passwords obsolete,
according to a top computer science researcher.
He disputes the idea that well thought out, complex passwords stored using a sufficiently robust hash function with proper salting
have had their day. Instead websites need to store password hashes, protected by salting, in order to prevent brute force attacks using
rainbow tables. A website storing a password in plain text means that your password is there, waiting for someone to come and take it.
It doesn't even matter if you've created the strongest possible password. It's just there. More reading on
why even just sending the password via email without storing
it in plain text is bad.
Password Manager
The above two items will have shown you that you are not the master of your own destiny. Poor security protocols with online storage of
passwords means that if one of your passwords is stolen, then access to other areas of your online presence is also made available.
Therefore, you DO require a UNIQUE password for every log on, and to do that you need a password management system. As mentioned below,
after a [too] long a period of incredible slackness, I took the time to examine, then revamp, my entire password protocol.
You have to use whatever system you are comfortable with. There are no shortage of opinions or suggestions from the experts.
It doesn't matter whether you use
a Flash Drive Data with TrueCrypt
or a Password Safe, you have to securely store your passwords somewhere.
It would also help if your flash drive has an
ultra secure memory with anti-malware features.
Your passwords MUST be UNIQUE for EVERY online log in.
Do not use the websites name as part of your password.
LINKEDINvanish01
PAYPALvanish01
EBAYvanish01 are NOT secure passwords. If one is discovered, they are all discovered.
"thisismylinkedinpassword" is also rubbish.
It would only take one guess to discover what your bank account password is.
The magic 12 number theory does not apply to stupidity!
AND, finally, access to your secure containment of passwords is – WITH A PASSWORD.
As you are now aware that "12 is the magic number", make your master password a secure one!!!
Effectiveness of antivirus products
I kind of hoped that the fuss about Imperva's somewhat discredited quasi-test, first publicized in Novermber, would have died away by now.
Imperva's study frustrated not only the AV research community, but anyone who cares about accurate testing and evaluation of security products
and strategies. Imperva's antivirus test used VirusTotal, but detractors argue that the online service is not designed to determine whether an
antivirus product actually blocks a threat since it only looks at whether a signature is on file, not at other lines of defence.
The ESET Threat Blog
covers this blatant PR exercise.
The effectiveness of antivirus products has declined, according to
tests by German testing outfit AV-Test.org.
AV-Test put 25 antivirus products for home users and eight corporate endpoint protection software applications through their paces in November
and December 2012. Only an average of 92 per cent of the zero-day attacks were blocked during the tests, it said, a result that suggests that one
out of 10 malware attacks succeeded. The products were able to clean 91 per cent of the infected systems, however, only 60 per cent could be put
back in a condition similar to the pre-infection state, the firm said.
Spam
Spam in general is so completely out of control that the old retort of "What's the big deal? It's easy enough to use your
DELETE key" doesn't wash anymore. I'm afraid to think how much time I spend every day using my DELETE key, and I'm sure
there are people who spend a lot more than I do. It's way beyond a minor annoyance to be added to "just one more" email list, because
that "just one more" happens many times over. It seems clear that legitimate businesses should
allow me to perform a simple transaction and be forgotten,
if that's my preference. Yes, they'll need my postal address, but they don't necessarily need my email address, and if they do need it for
purposes of completing the transaction there's no reason they need to sign me up for spam forever as a side effect.
Peripheral dangers
A few recent articles have highlighted that it's not only our computers we need to protect but also
what we have connected to them. Most of you have a printer connected to your computer and all of you are
using a router. Two recent articles have informed us that a
Samsung network printer vulnerability
has been discovered. Don't shrug this off just because your printer is a Canon. Who knows what undiscovered
dangers may lie in that, or any other brand for that matter. We have also learned that
routers are vulnerable to being reconfigured remotely without authorisation.
Again, just because the brand you are using is not mentioned, does not mean you are safe.
Both of these hardware items are purchased, plugged in and usually forgotten about.
Your router may have a built-in firewall, private network, and be password protected.
Your printer firmware may have been updated but it didn't help here.
It's a never ending vigil – be careful out there.
And the final word... for now
Why I've started using a password manager.
Back in the good old days, we had but two passwords to worry about. Usernames and passwords used to be
simple, but today this is no longer the case. In the modern internet era, where you go e-shopping at a
wide range of sites, from Amazon to your local specialist butcher, it seems to be necessary to log in
separately to almost every website.
This drives me nuts.
Kill the Password: Why a String of Characters Can't Protect Us Anymore
You have a secret that can ruin your life. It's not a well-kept secret, either. Just a simple string of characters – maybe six of them if
you're careless, 16 if you're cautious – that can reveal everything about you.
Your email. Your bank account. Your address and credit card number.
The precise location where
you're sitting right now as you read these words. Since the dawn of the information age, we've bought into the idea that a password, so long
as it's elaborate enough, is an adequate means of protecting all this precious data. But in 2012 that's a fallacy, a fantasy, an outdated sales
pitch. And anyone who still mouths it is a sucker – or someone who takes you for one.
No matter how complex, no matter how unique,
your passwords can no longer protect you.
The Honeynet Project
The Honeynet Project deploy honeynets all around the world,
captures attacks in the wild, analyzes this information and shares their findings.
Based on this information, the security community can better understand the threats they face and how to defend against them.
The HoneyMap
shows a real-time visualization of attacks against the Honeynet Project's sensors deployed around the world.
Weighing Security Against Convenience
Yes, it's another password article. When I come across these I usually just give them a miss, and, probably, so do you.
When was the last time you reviewed your password strategy. It's about as exciting as ironing your clothes. Yet, we all
know the downside if we are ever compromised. I guess it's liking talking to children. You have to tell them five
thousand times before they listen. Last week was my 5001st time. And I listened.
So I took the time to examine, then revamp, my entire password protocol.
Choosing the right password strategy means weighing security against convenience so you can stay safe without losing your mind. But what's the best balance?
Is it the same for everyone?
Over the years, we've seen lots of password security tips, tricks and techniques. Although I've always used strong passwords, many of my coworkers went
to much greater lengths to enhance their security . I knew my passwords needed an audit, but the security measures suggested by my colleagues seemed so frustrating
and inconvenient. I wanted safety but without all the hassle. Unlike
these idiots who are waiting to be hacked.
Password Managers
You can always use a password manager [
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to help you remember complex passwords. Passwords, especially email passwords, are a hacker's gateway to
unlocking sensitive information.
Once a hacker has your email password, they can click "I forgot my password" on any website and start logging in anywhere. People know it is important to have a
strong, complex password, but many don't because they don't want to forget the password. Try using a password manager to keep track of all your passwords in one place.
Using a password manager suffers from a similar vulnerability to using the same password for every site: you crack one, you crack them all.
The most secure managers don't store any data on the web but run off
of your computer.
Doing so, though, you sacrifice some convenience and usability.
You also have the option of keeping all your passwords on
an encrypted
USB stick.
PwnedList Monitors Your Online Accounts For Breaches
Worried that your account details may have been compromised in a hacking attack?
PwnedList
lets you check if your email account is on a list of compromised accounts, and the site will also perform ongoing monitoring for free.
Generate a SHA hash with 512 Bits
Calculate a SHA hash with 512 Bits from your sensitive data like passwords. You can also
upload a file
to create a SHA-512 checksum. Additionally provide a shared key to strengthen the security of your hash.
Your Clever Password Tricks Aren't Protecting You From Today's Hackers
Security breaches happen so often nowadays, chances are you're sick of hearing about them and all the ways
you should beef up your accounts. Even if you feel you've heard it all already, today's password-cracking tools
are more advanced and cut through the clever password tricks many of us use.
Here's what has changed and
what you should do about it.
Passwords Are Easier To Crack Than Ever
Passwords areless secure than they were a few years ago, thanks to faster hardware and new techniques used by password crackers.
Ars Technica explains that inexpensive graphics processors enable password-cracking programs to try billions of password
combinations in a second – what would have taken years to crack now takes only months or maybe days.
Two-Factor Authentication
Passwords, unfortunately, aren't as secure as they used to be, and if someone acquires your password, they
can easily access your account. Two-factor authentication solves that problem.
Two-factor authentication is one of the best things you can do to make sure your accounts don't get hacked.
Here's a list of all the popular services that offer it, and where you should go to turn it on right now.
How I cracked a WiFi password without breaking a sweat
Passwords are the keys that secure Web-based bank accounts, sensitive e-mail services, and virtually every other facet of our online life.
Lose control of the wrong password and it may only be a matter of time until the rest of our digital assets fall, too.
Take, for example, the hundreds of millions of WiFi networks in use all over the world.
That's not to say wireless password cracks can't be accomplished with ease,
as I learned firsthand.
The Readers Comments are also required reading...
Passwords
Despite the huge advances in security technology, we have not yet found a true substitute
for passwords. They remain pivotal to any security system.
Most people are too predictable in their choice of passwords. Left to their own devices,
they often choose a password that is to short or to easy to guess.
So, where do we start?
Password Crackers :
Passware announced Passware Kit Forensic 11.7, which includes live memory analysis and subsequent decryption of
MS Word or Excel files. In addition, the new version instantly decrypts PGP Whole Disk Encrypted volumes and
recovers passwords for Apple disk images... read more here
How to discover hidden rootkits
Once upon a time, viruses were about chaos, destruction and loss of data, but that was before criminal gangs realised that
computers could be used to extort and defraud, and could even be used as cyber weapons. For the past decade or so, online
crime has continued to evolve faster than the industry that has sprung up to protect us from it. Malware of all kinds is
becoming stealthier as the rewards become more lucrative, and today even the most basic botnet client can cover itself in
a shroud of invisibility.
The ZeroAccess rootkit
has been around for quite some time now, spying on infected users, hiding from installed AV solutions
and attempting to terminate them, redirecting users online searches to malicious pages, downloading additional malware, and
waiting for commands from criminals.
So how do you detect such an infection and give your network a clean bill of health? This requires deep scanning – far
deeper than your normal antivirus software can provide.
Read the Tutorial here.
Qubes 1.0
The first stable version of Qubes OS, an open source desktop operating system designed to provide a greater level of security
by isolating programs inside virtual machines with different permissions, was released by Polish security firm
Invisible Things Lab. The ITL team led by CEO
Joanna Rutkowska, a security researcher best known
for her work in the area of low-level system security, has been developing Qubes OS for the past three years.
Qubes OS follows a "security by isolation" design principle. Applications can be configured to run inside different
"security domains" defined by the user and which are implemented as lightweight virtual machines with separate security policies.
For example, a user could run separate instances of the same browser in their personal domain, work domain, online banking domain, each
with different permissions and access to different data. This doesn't make the browser less vulnerable to known exploits, but it can
limit what attackers can do if they compromise it.
How is Qubes OS different from
Windows, Linux, BSD, even OSX. These are all based on a monolithic kernels, which present a significant security problem.
You must have heard about the super secure military-grade, formally verified, 100% certified, and generally "unbreakable" operating systems
made by companies such as Green Hills, Lynx Works, and others. How do they compare to Qubes OS?
How Secure Are You Online? The Checklist
I'm sure most of you come across these sorts of articles all the time – then skip on to the next item.
Sometimes you need to just take a breathe and review your computer security. Think you do enough to secure your passwords, browsing
and networking? Prove it. Not all computer security is about tinfoil hats and anonymous browsing. Everyone who uses a computer has
a horse in the security race. Think you've done your due diligence with your security?
Why not double check here.
Gaping Flaw in Microsoft's "Do Not Track" System For IE10
Microsoft stunned the online ad business earlier this year with its announcement that the Internet Explorer 10 browser, when
launched, would be set to a default "Do Not Track" position, frustrating advertisers who want to target users based
on their browsing history. The hole is that DNT is merely a signal telling advertisers about users' preferences to not be
tracked –
it's not a mechanism that actually blocks web ads
from dropping tracking "cookies" onto browsers, desktops and devices.
The first Trojan in history to steal Linux and Mac OS X passwords
Russian anti-virus company Doctor Web is reporting the emergence of the first cross-platform backdoor to run under
Linux and Mac OS X. This malicious program is designed to steal passwords stored by a number of popular Internet
applications.
BackDoor.Wirenet.1
is the first such Trojan capable of running under any of these operating systems.
Superworm Crisis for Windows Sneaks onto Virtual Machines
Security watchers have discovered
a virus strain that compromises VMware virtual machines
as well as infecting
Mac OS X and Windows computers and Windows Mobile devices. It demonstrates previously unseen capabilities in the process. The Crisis malware
typically arrives in a Java archive file (.jar) and is installed by posing as a Flash Player Java applet to trick a victim into opening it.
The archive contains executable files targeting Apple and Microsoft operating systems: the malware is able to detect
which platform is running and serve up the correct variant. Once launched, the worm puts in place a rootkit to hide
itself from view, opens a backdoor and installs spyware to record the user's every move on the computer.
Security Fix for Critical Java Flaw Released
Oracle has issued an urgent update to close a dangerous security hole in its Java software that attackers have been using
to deploy malicious software. The patch comes amid revelations that Oracle was notified in April about this vulnerability
and a number other other potentially unpatched Java flaws. Users with vulnerable versions of Java installed can have malware
silently planted on their systems just by browsing to a hacked or malicious Web site. More info is available at KrebsonSecurity
here
and
here.
Update Java or kill it
Microsoft has decided is enough is enough: Java-based malware sees no end and it's time to do something about it.
Redmond thus wants you to do one of three things: update Java, disable it, or
uninstall it.
Microsoft have found a new BlackHole kit exploiting an unpatched Java flaw.
The BlackHole kit, a popular exploit tool amongst hackers, has been updated to take advantage of a recently discovered Java
hole that security researchers say many haven't updated yet.
When you check the version of JRE your browser is running you will receive the message "No working Java was detected on your system"
if you are running the 64-bit version of Windows.
Microsoft recommended you uninstall Java if you don't use it. Instructions from Oracle are available
here.
Integral Crypto SSD SATA drive
The easiest way to add hardware-based encryption to an existing desktop or notebook system is to replace the existing
drive with an SSD featuring full disk encryption.
The
Integral Crypto SSD SATA drive
is FIPS 197 validated and is an ideal replacement for a standard hard drive in a desktop computer or laptop.
Featuring AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption so you can encrypt and protect your sensitive data and once encryption is set, a valid
user name and password is required to access the Crypto SSD prior to system boot.
Read more here.
This SSD will self-destruct in zero seconds
RunCore has announced a new range of solid state drives with physical "self-destruct" buttons.
Wiping sensitive data from your computer isn't as simple as emptying the Recycle Bin. Deleted files are still
recoverable, especially in the hands of someone who knows their way around a computer.
RunCore's nVincible Solid State Drives come with the unique ability to phsycially destroy data at the push of
an externally–mounted button. Not quite there with the "press any key" solution, but we are getting
closer...
read more here
Encrypted Desktop Hard Drive with PIN Access
Many of us (if not all) that have an SSD drive only use it for our Operating System and other programmes.
All of our other content (photos, documents, etc), whether it is business or personal, is stored on a
seperate hard disk drive. These drives are usually mounted in the same tower as our SSD. But for many users
(especially those that only have a laptop) this is not a practical solution and an external HDD is required.
I also store my
system image on my external drive, so that in the event of any computer disaster I am able to
set up again very quickly without losing anything.
The
Aegis Padlock DT – USB 3.0 Desktop Drive is a secure external drive that offers the user a
choice of real-time 128-bit or 256-bit Military Grade AES-XTS Hardware Encryption. It comes with many other features
that make it very useable...
read more here
PS. It is not cheap, but, what price would you be prepared to pay to recover everything you lost!!!
Antivirus Apps For Android
I don't do mobiles at this website – but, and there is always a but – my wife needed something for her phone.
While I am a strange creature in that I only use my mobile for phone calls, others make use of all the options available to them.
One of those options is to be a
target for malware.
So, reluctantly, I did a quick search to find that someone had just the hard work for me. Independent test lab AV-Test.org
released
the results [PDF] of their first Android antivirus test. Only 3 products scored 100%, and they were of course, three of
the best known names in security. You decide which product to use.
And, while I'm on the subject of mobile phones...
Are mobile password apps pointless? Yes, so it seems.
This report analyzed 17 popular password management
apps available for Apple iOS and BlackBerry platforms, including free and commercially available tools, and discovered that no single
password keeper app provides a claimed level of protection. But,
this pattern screen lock
provided such an effective barrier to unauthorized access that even the FBI is forced ask Google for help in unlocking a phone.
And, while I'm on the subject of mobile phones...
The Hidden Dangers of QR Codes
Those black-and-white squares you see in ads may look harmless, but lurking behind the quick-response code is the very real
possibility of a malicious attack. More than 30% of QR code readers in the Google Play app store are malicious code.
Malicious code providers have started realizing that a lot of people will try downloading QR reader applications.
Another threat is
fraudulent ads containing malicious QR codes.
Security pros say that hackers have the upper hand
The numbers don't lie: now, more than ever,
security professionals feel outgunned by attackers
and the level of automation employed in most campaigns against enterprise IT infrastructure.
RSA has advised security professionals that the new fact of life for IT organizations is a state of persistent, dynamic, intelligent
threats in which it is no longer a matter of if an organization will be compromised,
but more likely when and how.
How safe do you think
your details are now?
All the large companies use the same line.
You can trust us.
We own lease space in a big building.
As well as being very prudent where you use your credit cards, or reveal any personal details about yourself, you must also
be vigilant in your daily online activities.
Most users
get hacked at high rates
even when they do not think they are engaging in risky behavior. Social networks make obtaining sensitive background information
on people as a prelude to stealing their identities – and running attacks on corporations –
easier than ever before.
Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report [volume 11] found that less than 1 percent of exploits in the first half of 2011 were
against zero-day vulnerabilities. In contrast, 99
percent of all attacks during the same period distributed malware through familiar
techniques, such as social engineering and unpatched vulnerabilities.
You can have no expectation of privacy for anything you put on the internet.
Security is a process, not a product
The ability to use the internet while staying secure has always been a concern.
The online threat landscape is changing, and it is critical for computer users
to arm themselves against these threats that put their digital lives at risk.
Cybercriminals are now much more sophisticated and the security threats are becoming
more malicious and pervasive. They are also targeting users
where they feel safe – their mobile devices and their social networking sites.
When we purchase a motor vehicle we realise that a certain amount of maintanance will
be required. Auto maintenance is the act of inspecting or testing the condition of car
subsystems (engine) and servicing or replacing parts and fluids. Regular
maintenance is critical to ensure the safety, reliability, drivability, comfort and
longevity of a car. The problem for home computer users arises when that maintanance
is due. While auto owners are willing to have their vehicles serviced regularly, they
consider their computers as self sustaining. Most owners do nothing
(or very little) to ensure the "safety, reliability, drivability, and
longevity" of their computer. The safety aspect can be automated (to a certain
extent) with the use of a
Software Inspector and Windows Update.
They will help to reduce the security risk but a certain amount of effort will also be
required from the computer user. Although you are able to have your car serviced at
home or at work there are still functions you must perform. You must still manually
fill your car with fuel when required. You perform this task without giving it a second
thought because you realise that if your car runs out of fuel it will stop. Now give a
thought to what would happen if someone stole your identity or accessed your financial
details and stole your money. Your life will not stop, but it will certainly feel like it.
The bottom line is that your computer is not a "set and forget" piece of equipment.
It will require some input from you.
It is vital that you give it that input.
That is why now,
more than ever, there is a definite
need to create and maintain a culture of security.
We are under a constant barrage of
threats, many of these due to the software (Java, Real Player, Adobe Reader and Flash Player) we
run on our computers. Those of you that visit and purchase goods from
e-commerce Web sites
must also be very alert.
We've been able to change our approach to various things by listening to reinforcing messages.
Seat belts – terrific example. When seat belts first came out, they were a pain in the ass.
Everyone wanted to take them out of their car. Now, you don't even think about it.
You get in your car and you buckle up.
It's now the time to approach computer security in the same way. If you conduct any sort of
business online, and that includes banking or bill paying, then you must take a serious
approach to security, or pay a heavy [financial] price.
At this site you will find information on how to help you:
- become anonymous
- secure your communications from third parties
- protect your computer files
- avoid email and Internet crime and scams
- keep thieves from secretly tracking your keystrokes
- knock out viruses, worms and trojans
- erase data for good before giving away an old computer
- limit access to your computer from family, workers, and friends
- not become a victim of identity theft
- as well as many other important security aspects that may arise when you are on the Internet
Miscellaneous Tips
Webcams. Most of us never use them. If you are on of the few that does, then
be careful [PDF].
If, like me, you never use the webcam, then
disable it.
Spam
What is it?
How do they do it?
What do I do about it?
This is the spam tutorial.
Internet Fraud
The Internet is now a dangerous place to visit.
Just as there are areas in many cities it is unwise to visit, the same now applies to the Internet. The big difference is that you are
probably aware of where not to go in the city. Not so on the Internet. On the Internet, these places mask themselves as providers of
services you may think you need. Learn more on Internet Fraud here.
Setting up your new computer
Just bought a new PC or upgrading your current setup.
Don't know where to begin?
This guide will walk you through the steps to configure your PC into a usable and safe workstation.
Of course, not everyone has the exact same needs.
This is just a guide to get you started.
Facebook
 Last and least is Facebook. Social networking sites
are a
security disaster waiting to happen.
Type "facebook security issues" into a search engine then wade through over 2 million results. There probably are situations
where a Facebook page is helpful, but does your dog, or cat, really need
their own page? Facebook is an ongoing security
nightmare with countless websites and blogs dedicated to
Facebook security.
Facebook activities have grown in popularity along with its social networking site. However, many cases involve potential grooming
offences which use the Facebook platform need to be investigated. As various activities such as instant chats, wall comments and
group events could create a number of footprints in different memory locations, the purpose of
this study [Facebook Forensics] is to discover
their evidences on various platforms or devices. Facebook has revealed that every 24 hours
600,000 Facebook accounts are subject to
attempted hacking or violation. Nevertheless, there are probably many of you that think you "must" have a Facebook page,
either through peer pressure or just plain stupidity. If that is the case,
The Total Facebook Privacy Guide
is a useful read.
Cloud computing
Cloud computing is the
delivery of computing as a service
rather than a product. It is a general term for the various components that are available. With cloud computing becoming increasingly
popular, sensitive information is being shared daily that may be accessed by an unauthorized visitor.
Dropbox is one of the tools available online today and is in many ways the second step in cloud computing, email being the first. Sadly the
question of the security and privacy of users files is in question. All cloud computing services have serious security questions that
need to be answered. The
security pros would have you believe that everything is
under control, but as we know, their
past history leaves a lot to be desired.
Most IT professionals
express security concerns
with the cloud.
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