Archive for the Security Category

Beware of scammers in wake of Haiti earthquake

Beware of scammers in wake of Haiti earthquake

Don't expect any sympathy from cyber criminals  for the many thousands of dead and dispossessed in the wake of Haiti earthquake. On the contrary, news of the disaster will be music to their ears — the music of ringing cash registers that is. .. Read More

Security | 01.14.10 | 1 Comment

Tips for safe online shopping

Tips for safe online shopping

If you're still a little put off shopping online because of security issues, you needn't be. By following a few simple, commonsense rules, you can shop online with confidence. Here are security software specialist AVG's top six tips for staying sa.. Read More

Security | 11.25.09 | No Comments

Scammers target Twilight fans

Scammers target Twilight fans

According to security solutions provider PC Tools, scammers are leveraging the huge popularity of vampire TV and movie sensation Twilight to add to their coffers. Diehard Twilight fans, also known as "Twi-hards', who search for information on Twil.. Read More

Security | 11.18.09 | No Comments

Get ZoneAlarm Pro for free

Get ZoneAlarm Pro for free

If you're in the market for a commercial security solution for your PC, but you'd like to try one out before you fork out your hard-earned cash, you should head to the ZoneAlarm site on October 13 (US time) where you will be able to download ZoneAlar.. Read More

Security, Software | 10.11.09 | No Comments

Keep an inventory of your valuables online

Keep an inventory of your valuables online

When it comes to computer backups, many people think they are bullet-proof until their hard drive goes belly up and they lose all their valuable data. That's when they tend to become almost evangelical about securing the things that important to them.. Read More

Security, Sites | 08.26.09 | No Comments

Security updates

Here are some of the latest developments in the security space this week: From Trend Micro In a world first, Trend Micro is helping families on a budget stay safe online by offering its PC-cillin Internet Security Pro 2009 suite by monthly subs.. Read More

Security | 07.14.09 | No Comments

Celebrity spam

Hot on the heels of the deaths of two high-profile celebrities this past week, spammers are having a field day exploiting the curiosity of the general public. Following the deaths of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, security software company Syman.. Read More

Security | 06.20.09 | No Comments

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