Online Safety Tips for You and Your Family

WebSafetyTips is a comprehensive site where people can find tips on how to protect themselves and their family from online dangers. Millions of people are subject to identity theft, cyber crimes, and hacking every year. Put a couple of our recommendations in place and reduce your risk of being a victim.TIP 1: Take Security MeasuresThe best way to keep yourself and your family secure online is to take general preventative measures. The best way to do that is to subscribe to a service that was built to protect people against very specific dangers online.Child Safety: We recommend signing up for SafetyWeb, which is designed to help parents monitor their child's computer and cell phone usage. Get instant text messages and e-mail alerts directly to your phone every time your child does...

Online Holiday Shopping Tips - How To Stay Safe When Shopping On the Internet

Every Christmas, more and more people give up the hassle of doing their holiday gift shopping at the mall or big box department stores, and turn to the ease and convenience of the Internet to find the perfect gifts for everyone on their shopping list. Internet shopping is safe, simple, and direct. Here's how to get the most out of your online holiday shopping experience.Internet SafetyOne of the major concerns keeping many people from shopping online is the threat of a cyber-thief getting a hold of their credit card or checking account information. The best way to protect yourself from this type of fraud is to make sure that you use reputable online retailers only. The online websites of major real-world retailers typically offer the same security as buying something in the store, and...

Using System Restore

Windows XP offers a very helpful feature when it comes to battling malware of all sorts. Whether your computer has been compromised by a Trojan, infected by a virus or infiltrated by spyware, you can simply go back in time to a point before the computer had any problems. System Restore periodically saves a Restore Point to provide a means of returning to a known-good configuration should something go wrong. Just about any time you install new software, a Restore Point is created. You can also manually create a Restore Point. System Restore will undo programs and applications that have been installed since the Restore Point, but data files such as documents, spreadsheets or music MP3's will not be touched. So, your personal data should survive the restore, but you may have to reinstall any...

I Need A Proxy, Everybody Wants A Proxy!

I guess I'm not going to be very popular after publishing this article, but this is really a big problem and one that needs to be addressed very quickly before it grows into another digital snowball like spam and malware. IT departments spend a lot of time and money on network security. Restrictions are put into place, not only to protect corporate data, but also for the safety of everyone working on the corporate network. However, network restrictions are not only for the corporate world, these restrictions are also present at schools and even in our homes. But what is the use of protecting your data and privacy if you constantly have to deal with cyber rats eating their way through your defences from the inside?A proxy is often blocked as soon as the network administrator becomes aware...

Vista Password Policy

Open the Microsoft Windows Local Security Policy console and navigate to the Password Policies following these steps: Click on Start Click on Control Panel Click on Administrative Tools Click on Local Security Policy Click on the plus-sign in the left pane to open Account Policies Click on Password Policy View the original article h...

Background Check on Hacking in Online Banking

Cyber crimes have been growing rampant nowadays from prostitution to identity thievery. Even as we search criminal records, there are notable persons who have done hacking on personal accounts from emails accounts to even bank accounts.Internet Crime Complaint Center releases a background check report stating that about $559 million were lost by Americans to Internet thieves last year. This was twice than the 2008 figure where $268 million were stolen.Bankrate.com gave advice regarding cyber crime especially on how to secure the consumer's interest. They first take note on the most dangerous account taker.The biggest threat to banking accounts would be Banking Trojan, a malicious code designed for banking fraud. These are invisible and can steal multiple data which includes the consumer's...

WHAT IS SQL AZURE?

Version 1.0 of SQL Azure, which was released at PDC 2009, provides the core capabilities of SQL Server in the cloud. The first release can be likened to running an instance of SQL Server Express Edition on a shared host, with some changes to security so that you can�t mess with other databases on the same server. Communication with SQL Azure is via the Tabular Data Stream (TDS) protocol, which is the same protocol that�s used for the on-premises editions of SQL Server. You can connect SQL Management Studio directly to your database hosted in the cloud, as if it were hosted locally.In the first release of SQL Azure, security is limited to SQL Server user accounts. Windows Integrated Security isn�t yet supported. Expect some sort of support beyond SQL Security at a later date.Because you can...

Password Security

One of the problems with passwords is that users forget them. In an effort to not forget them, they use simple things like their dog�s name, their son�s first name and birthdate, the name of the current month- anything that will give them a clue to remember what their password is. For the curious hacker who has somehow gained access to your computer system this is the equivalent of locking your door and leaving the key under the doormat. Without even resorting to any specialized tools a hacker can discover your basic personal information- name, children�s names, birthdates, pets names, etc. and try all of those out as potential passwords. To create a secure password that is easy for you to remember, follow these simple steps: Do not use personal information. You should never use personal...

Internet Danger Myth Busters

One way to keep you safe while being online is to know the truth and do away with internet myths.Myth #1: Attention-seeking teens sabotage your computer.Truth #1: Fame for teenagers is not a priority. What they want is to get rich. The culprit is organized crime by cyber experts who go online to place malwares on computers for money. They hack computers and take over them to send spam, steal accounts and credit card information to ask for transfers from contacts, and raid online game accounts, which could earn them a huge sum of money by selling in-game priced items for real currency. Cyber criminals have cost such a great loss of money, identity, reputation and important documents, for internet users from businessmen to innocent citizens.Myth #2: Good antivirus software will solve everything.Truth...

Google�s wifi mapping non-solution

Google got in a lot of trouble last year for capturing private data from wireless networks when they were driving the googlemobiles around to get video shots for StreetView.? Basically, rather than just capturing the SSID for the access points, in a lot of cases they captured data streams from the AP�s, which violated all sorts of European privacy laws.? And in reply to this, Google came up with a solution:? users can opt-out of Google�s wireless access point mapping solution by simply adding �_nomap� to the end of their SSID!? So simple it�s stupid.? No, I mean it�s so simple it�s absolutely idiotic and a waste of the digital ink that was used...

Technology in the Classroom - Ways to Integrate Educational Technology Into Your Teaching Practice

Here are some technology things that you could do with your students. Not everything may be feasible (i.e. cost factors) or appropriate (i.e. security or privacy issues):some of the things we're already doing, some of the things we're thinking of doing, and, some of the things are simply wishful thinking, but great ideas have to start somewhere...How do you integrate technology into the curriculum? Do you have any ideas to add to the list?Class Set of LaptopsGet a company to donate a class set of laptops when they upgrade their equipment. (The company can receive a charitable donation tax-credit.) Set up a wi-fi hotspot in your classroom so that students can blog online during independent reading and writing workshops. Purchase digital copies of textbooks to have a paperless classroom....

New Insider Threat Blog Entry

Hi, this is George Silowash and recently, I had the opportunity to review our insider threat database looking for a different type of insider threat to the enterprise�paper. Yes, paper. In particular, printouts and devices that allow for extraction of digital information to paper or the management of paper documents. This area is often overlooked in enterprise risk assessments and I thought I would share some information regarding this type of attack. Our database of over 500 cases contains the following types of cases in which a scanner, copier, printer, or FAX machine were used as part of the insider�s attack:Device UsedNumber of IncidentsIt should be noted that our database contains one instance in which a copier, FAX, and printer were all used in the same attack. More on that later.Technology...

Who Needs Protection the Most? Your Data, Your PC Or You?

Data security, PC protection and the safety of your Personal identity are constant challenges faced daily when data processing and the use of the internet is considered.Mention must be made here and now that:1. Your data processed requires protection: It is common knowledge that viruses, worms, Trojans, and the likes daily pose a threat to data processed on your PC and/or stored on your computer hard drive.Any incidence of virus attack on your PC infects and renders useless information, files, folders and data present on your hard disc. This development is frustrating whenever it occurs and as a result installing and deploying anti-virus software against risks posed, threats faced and attacks from viruses, worms, Trojans, etc is to be desired and it is greatly required to curb this data...

Treating computing power as a utility service

In traditional on-premises or managed-hosting solutions, you either rent or own the infrastructure that your service is hosted on. You�re paying for future capacity that you�re currently not using. The Windows Azure platform, like other cloud platforms, follows a model of utility computing.Utility computing treats computing power or storage in the same way you treat a utility service (such as gas or electricity). Your usage of the Windows Azure platform is metered, and you pay only for what you consume.PAY AS YOU GROWIf you have to pay only for the resources you use, you can launch a scalable service without making a huge investment up front in hardware. In the early days of a new venture, a start-up company survives from investment funding and generates very little income. The less money...

Offline or Online? Obtaining Leads

There is much debate in the arena of network marketing about securing leads to build a profitable business. With the explosion of the internet, it seems that the new paradigm in network marketing is focused more on building a business online. Network marketing "experts" are coming out of the woodwork with tips, strategies, and systems that supposedly will help anyone build a business online. In fact, these pundits claim that if done correctly, you will never have to chase your friends and family again. Instead, people will chase you and sign right in to your business opportunity.Now, let's study this new line of thinking and use some common sense rationale to determine whether it is possible to build a business online without ever having to contact someone you know.First of all, let's...

Safety On The Internet For Kids - The Threats Ever Rising!

The day by day advancement in the technology and online world has only served to fuel further the rising concern for safety on the internet for kids, why? Aren't we suppose to be in a better condition now that our lives are surrounded by facilities enabled by the latest technologies, which were a dream for others few years back?Whether we like it or not, fact is that we are at the stage where for most of us cannot live without computers and internet anymore, indeed. The present cyber age which we and our children live in is a fast paced modern world where we are becoming more and more dependent on the use of computers and internet to get most things done.Computers and internet indeed make our life easier. We are able to get many things done in no time at all which otherwise use to be considered...

Conducting a Comprehensive Background Check - Is That Really Necessary?

A comprehensive background check is the process of looking up public records or documents that are compiled by the government and other affiliate organizations, to check on the background of a person. These public records include commercial records, financial records, property records, intellectual property registration and other personal records. A background check is often executed when someone is applying for a job that requires high security profile and trust such institution who opt for this high level of search are airport, law enforcements, bank, schools and hospitals.Today, a comprehensive background check is only done by the above mentioned sectors, now even employers who wish to hire a new employee do a comprehensive background check on their potential staff. This can give information...

Explore Online Dating For Fun And Romance

Finding just the right match for romance in today's fast-paced world can seem almost impossible. The bar scene doesn't often work. Church isn't for everyone. And grocery store produce aisle pick-ups are kind of creepy. For many the answer has become online dating services and the results are pretty amazing. Successes are reported every day whether the goal was finding a new friend or a spouse.While it used to be that successful matches made online, the ones where marriage resulted, were the things of headlines and tabloids, that's not the case these days where more and more people are meeting online, forming fast friendships and then turning those connections romances that work.The services available online can and do work, but they aren't for everyone. Careful consideration should come...

Protect Yourself Against Cybercrime

I think you'll be shocked by what you're about to read.Yearly cybercrime profits and damages have reached a trillion dollars. That is according to U.S. Senate testimony.Most people probably think they are somehow immune to being affected by cybercrime. But consider that Google was hacked this year.If Google is vulnerable, you are too.For these and many other reasons, it makes sense to be intentional about online security. You don't have to sit back and wait to be the next victim. Take action with the following suggestions.Strong Passwords for Internet SecurityResist the urge to create simple passwords. Hackers have tools that decode passwords. Make their job harder by:Make your passwords longer than 8 characters. 14 characters or more is better, but 8 is the minimum.Avoid using any dictionary...

How Safe Is Your Computer Data?

As recently as December 2007, a New Zealander was subject to an FBI investigation on world-wide cyber crime which also resulted in Dutch authorities imposing strong penalties on companies using his malicious software.Managing data security is unavoidable in today's business environment and is a critical task for many. But what has all of this got to do with the small business owner?Perhaps the cost of your laptop or your office personal computers does not amount to that much in the grand scheme of things. Have you ever stopped and wondered how long it would take to replace the data that you stored on them; or what damage losing customers' sensitive data would have on your business.I recall an ex-colleague at a large, international accounting and consulting firm whose laptop was stolen...

Great Dates Ideas

To be sure, going out for dinner and/or a romantic movie is certainly one of the most popular type of dating event, however, it can ultimately turn into one of the most uncomfortable and awkward dates you could possibly go on, especially for new couples embarking on the early stages of dating! Many new couples hit it off just fine, right from the outset, talking and laughing about anything and everything that comes to mind. Some are great storytellers, while others might be great listeners. But, what if you or your date, just don't happen to possess either of those characteristics? How difficult and clumsy would that nightmare prove to be? In fact, you just might want to set aside that list of best dates ideas for a later time. Honestly, the best advice, in the beginning of any online...

Proxy Pages Ensure Privacy

Proxy sites allow the users to freely search and surf any location in the web without being tracked the service providers. There is more than one way to surf online with your identities hidden from crackers. The reason for this precautionary method is to ensure that the identity of the user and other vital information such as home address and contact number are not used in spamming activities.Not only that the insecure networks which you might chance up upon which surfing can be a safety hazard to your personal information. The collection of data in your personal computer can somehow be assessed by the other people in these unauthorized pages.The worst scenario where invasion of privacy is concerned is cyber theft. The person on the other side of the screen may be able to correctly identify...

Four Online Shopping Tips For Safety

The National Retail Foundation reports due to the technological advances of today more and more people are using the internet to do their online shopping especially during the holiday season. When it comes to shopping in the digital marketplace all the necessary safety precautions must be followed to avoid the probable of a scam. Below are four safety tips to practice when shopping digitally.Always shop from a computer that is fully secure, particularly those who do Canadian online shopping at a internet cafe this can be dangerous because these PCs often times are infected with spy-ware which steal all you information such as passwords and user names. It is always better to shop from a private computer that has a functional up-to-date anti-virus software, for additional protect you use...