The Internet has proven to be a powerful and useful tool for billions of people worldwide. However, in the same way that you shouldn’t leave your house unlocked, you shouldn’t venture online without taking some basic precautions. Where do you start? Learn more about online threats and ways to protect…
Google is the most-used search engine, with 65.02% of all searches done through its interface, according to Hitwise.com. Not only that, Google’s Gmail also ranks among the most popular email programs. Therefore, practically every Internet user will utilize one or more of Google’s sites and services. And now with the recent changes…
Do you know if your computer is safe? According to Michael Calce, who was once an infamous computer hacker a.k.a Mafiaboy, “people are putting themselves at serious risk by not having minimum security, which at least includes a firewall and antivirus software. It’s basically like leaving your home with the…
Between the cybercriminals who are constantly evolving their techniques and launching new attacks on consumers every day and the explosion of information sharing via social networks, new security threats are on the rise. Luckily, ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall defends against these identified and emerging threats, giving you peace of…
As tragic stories of bullying continue to make headlines, and movements like the Bully Project gain steam, communities are coming together to put a stop to bullying — in all its forms. However, one form of bullying is particularly notable and should be paid special attention to: cyberbullying. This fairly…
Many people have found themselves in the following scenario: You log on to the web from your computer, surf a few sites, log in to check your Facebook or bank account, then close your browser when you’re done surfing. Notice the mistake made? You didn’t log out of your accounts….
It’s an unfortunate reality, but the online and offline world is teeming with fraudulent organizations claiming to be raising funds for a variety of charitable causes. And with the prevalence of social media and electronic communication, online scammers do their best to play on the heartstrings of unsuspecting individuals. The…
Identity theft topped the list of consumer complaints filed with the Federal Trade Commission in 2011. Of the more than 1.8 million complaints recorded in 2011, 279,156 (15 percent) were identity theft complaints. Who is affected, what does it cost fraud victims, where do identity thefts take place, and how…
Job seekers have long dreaded certain interview questions such as “where do you see yourself in five years?” But that type of inquiry now seems fairly innocuous, considering a new question employers have been asking during interviews: “May I have your Facebook username and password?” That’s right. In addition to…
These days, kids are glued to their social media. Whether tweeting in junior high or updating their Facebook status on a smartphone from the high school cafeteria, the younger generation is in constant communication with their peers. That’s why addressing the issue of privacy on social media should be a…
