Browsing the "privacy and security" Tag
Seven Secrets to Keep to Yourself
May 31st, 2013
Keep these pieces of information to yourself to protect your identity.
Lawmakers Push for “Do-Not-Track”
May 3rd, 2013
Marketers are watching you, but can you get them to stop?
FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps
February 6th, 2013
Agency recommends ways to give consumers more control over their data on mobile devices.
Big Mickey is Watching You
January 14th, 2013
MyMagic+ at Disney may mean shorter lines but more direct marketing to guests.
Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened
December 19th, 2012
FTC strengthens children's online privacy protections to keep up with changing technology.
Intelius Identity Protect
September 30th, 2012
September 2012: Despite denying the allegations against it, Intelius Identity Protect (IDP) is paying $5 million to settle claims that
Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web
June 26th, 2012
Over 200 million people in the U.S. are now Internet users. Many of our daily activities – reading the news,
Scareware Suit Settled but Consumers Don’t Really Win
March 27th, 2012
A little over a year after being sued for “falsely identify[ing] computer problems and characteriz[ing] them as “severe” in an
Don’t Friend the Ramnit Worm
January 9th, 2012
Hackers are now seeking new targets, moving from e-mail to social networking sites. In January 2012, experts at online security
Almost 210 Million Numbers Now on the Do Not Call Registry
December 8th, 2011
More than 209 million U.S. phone numbers are now registered with the service, which has been active since 2003. In 2011, consumers filed over 630,000 complaints, mostly regarding recorded messages or robocalls (largely illegal since 2009).
Are You Infected?
November 22nd, 2011
Cyber bandits hijacked more than 4 million computers in an Internet ad fraud scheme before the FBI took them down
Rise of the Supercookie
November 22nd, 2011
You don’t just have to worry about cookies anymore. Now you have to worry about super cookies. Online advertiser, ScanScout,
Cookies & Behaviorial Tracking
October 24th, 2011
Computer or HTTP cookies are basically little packets of information saved on your computer by the websites you visit. While some
Botnets
October 24th, 2011
A robot network consisting of thousands or millions of computers linked together to create tremendous amounts of computing power, ready to do their evil master’s bidding with just one click. It may sound like the plot of the latest sci-fi thriller, but this is 100% non-fiction!
Wi-Fi Hot Spots
October 24th, 2011
A Wi-Fi hotspot allows you to access the internet through a shared wireless network. However, using an unsecured wireless network can leave your computer and the information you are transmitting vulnerable to hackers and identity thieves.
Criminal Hackers
October 24th, 2011
Malicious hackers, aka “crackers” or “black hats,” break into computer networks, spread viruses and other types of malware, steal confidential information, and commit other kinds of cybercrime.
Secure Your Computer From Malware
October 24th, 2011
Malware is a general term that refers to all “malicious software,” including viruses, spyware, scareware, Trojan horses, worms, and the like. Basically bad stuff that you DO NOT want on your computer.
Online Porn Can Give You a Virus
October 24th, 2011
Thank God for porn! No, really – did you know that many of the Internet’s innovative advances have been pioneered
Blocking Pop-Ups & Other Internet Ads
October 21st, 2011
Pop-ups – those annoying and dangerous ads that appear over the site that you're visiting. You usually have to close the window to get back to the task at hand.