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I Ramped Up My Internet Security, and You Should Too

Some people make dieting resolutions in the New Year. I make security and privacy resolutions, because those are the things that keep me up at night. After all, as a journalist, it’s important for me to give my sources assurances that I will keep their communications...

12 Ways to Secure Your WordPress Site You’ve Probably Overlooked – WPMU DEV

WordPress security is often referred to as “hardening.” Makes sense. After all, the process is like adding reinforcements to your castle. It’s all about bolstering the gates and putting lookouts on every tower. But that term doesn’t always allow you to realize the...

Skype Alternatives, Part 2: Edward Snowden’s Recommendations

Skype, Microsoft's voice over IP software, has been shown to be insecure on various levels over the years. The Snowden leaks have revealed it to be more of a mass surveillance malware than a secure communications platform. Source: Skype Alternatives, Part 2: Edward...

Guard Against Cyberattacks

25,000 complaints. That's the number the FBI-affiliated Internet Crime Complaint Center registers each month. Whether it's identity theft, financial fraud or outright scams, we are all potential victims. So what can you do? Gary McAlum, USAA's chief security officer,...
Oh My Lion!!!

Oh My Lion!!!

Okay, I am not one to be too overly excited about much, but when it comes to my MacBook , IMac, IPOD or IPAD,  I must shamelessly admit, I simply...

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