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Protecting your online information with e-mails, security questions and passwords

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By now, I’ve lost track of how many accounts I had created online. Some are essentials like online banking and tax filing, while others are less so (e.g., movie reservation). With each account created, records of my credential are becoming more ubiquitous on the internet. As account registration for consuming content and services becomes a [...]
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[Fake] Warning! Your system is infected.

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Ashley was browsing online for a new pair of shoes when suddenly an alert appeared on her screen. Warning from Windows Protection Suite! A sample scan of your PC has found 20 potential threats. “What’s this?” Ashley wondered. “Is this my security software? Do I even have security software?” She was in a hurry, so [...]
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Shop savvy: 7 practices to shop safely online

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What’s not to like about online shopping? You could shop at odd hours, hunt for the best deal, and choose from variety of options. With a few clicks, you could easily purchase an item and then wait for it to arrive at your doorstep. It is so simple, so convenient. However, keep in mind that [...]
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Is it worth sharing my personal information?

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Privacy. Social media. There is a paradox somewhere between there. How much privacy shall we expect from social networking media, which are built on the basis of sharing our personal information? As we are busy announcing our presence to the world via Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and numerous other services, let’s understand the value in disclosing [...]
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What I Wish I’d Known: My Introduction to Computer Security

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Prior to working at F-Secure, I did not pay serious attention to Internet security matters. I blazed through the World Wide Web to savor its contents, recklessly clicking on links and downloading files while being unaware of what I could have invited into my computer. Thanks to my security software, I have never been subjected [...]
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