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Social Media Goes Mobile

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:39:29 +0100

Social media sites are hot, accounting for 11 percent of all time spent online in the United States and what's more they've already gone mobile.
With 350 million members, Facebook is the number one social network worldwide. What's new is that some 65 million of these users now update their profile and community from their mobile telephones.

Cybercrime: How Can I Protect Myself?

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:54:51 +0100

You have seen the word "cybercrime" in the news, or heard words like "phishing" or "malware." Even if you don't know a lot about these terms, they represent very real threats to the global online community.

You can keep yourself safe from cybercrime by knowing how criminals are using the information obtained, and the ways to avoid becoming a victim. Read on to learn all the facts you need to stay safe.

1. WHO ARE THE CYBERCRIMINALS ON THE WEB?

How safe is my personal information at online e-commerce sites?

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:46:23 +0100

If you decide to establish a relationship with an e-commerce Web site, they learn a lot about you. Do you wonder what information they collect, what they do with it and how safe it is? If so, read on for the answers.

e-Commerce Information and its Uses

In order to properly handle the processing, payment and shipment of your orders, e-commerce Web sites collect information such as your address, phone numbers, email and payment accounts. This you certainly know already, since you give them this information when you decide to order from them.

Managing Your Digital Identity on Social Media Sites

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:39:14 +0100

Social media sites are designed for sharing information such as who and where you are and what you're doing and thinking. You can connect with friends and family, re-connect with old classmates and co-workers, or find new groups with interests common to your own.

This all makes for a fun experience and great entertainment, but think twice about what you want -and don't want -exposed to anyone on the World Wide Web.

Managing all of your personal data: A new challenge

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:40:20 +0100

How do you manage all of your personal data that is scattered among Web servers, PCs, external hard disks and cell phones? And how do you back it up? As personal electronics become increasingly pervasive in everyday life, these issues are beginning to nag. Here are some tips from JustAskGemalto.com to help you sort it out.

How do I make sure a Web site is safe when I shop online?

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:31:23 +0100

The padlock in the browser bar and a secure site address (https://) means you have a secure connection. It could easily be a secure connection to a rogue Web site set up by a fraudster. Can you tell the difference?

Ultimately, you are responsible for making sure you are connected to a safe Web site. Here are some tips to help you.

Situation #1: An online retailer you know by name.
1. Here, your priority is making sure you are really at the online store of a retailer you know. That's not as easy as it sounds.

How to avoid the scourge of scareware?

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:12:02 +0100

Computer users have been conditioned over the last few years to recognize and avoid many of the more common scams and threats on the Internet: email viruses, phishing, spam, Nigerian 419 ploys and work-at-home money-mule schemes. You know that an email promising the latest shocking revelation and photo of Madonna is probably more likely to install malware on your machine than to spice up your day with more of her dramatic antics.

Is Online Banking Safe?

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:32:37 +0100

Most of us would be uncomfortable carrying a few thousand dollars in cash, but at least you would know how to avoid risks. Are you equally confident online?

Online banking can be safe, but just like in the physical world that depends on you. You must pay careful attention to what you do, where you go and most of all recognize that a whole lot of unsavory characters can cross your path in the online world. Even on your own PC.