Is Windows 7 More Secure Than Apple's Snow Leopard?
A new ethical hacking contest, called "Pwn2Own" is set to get under way this coming March 24, 2010, with awards of $100,000 in prize money. Predictions on which operating systems will be first to fall...
View Article'Win Ext', and 'Secure It'
Win Ext WinExt allows you to customize your desktop with a horizontal bar that gives you easy access to all your programs and documents. WinExt is not an alternative to the windows shell, but a good...
View ArticleUS Senator Demands All Websites be Encrypted
A New York senator has called for major US Internet sites to offer all of their web pages in secure mode. Charles Schumer says the move would help protect against theft of data through public WiFi...
View ArticleWindows 7 64-Bit Most Secure: Microsoft Report
A recent report revealed that many businesses still have no plans to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7, leaving their ailing PCs at higher risk for malware. That may change, however, with a new...
View Article'KeePass Password Safe 2.19', and 'Blank And Secure 3.16'
KeePass Password Safe 2.19 KeePass is a free open source password manager. You can put all your passwords in one database, and keep it locked with one master key or a key file. With KeePass on your...
View Article'Restore Point Creator 1.3.22', and 'Blank And Secure 3.74'
Restore Point Creator 1.3.22 Restore Point Creator helps you easily and efficiently create custom restore points on your computer. Once you've set up this program you won't ever have to worry about...
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Online Banks Get Extra Defenses Against DDoS Attacks
A company that helps protect websites against a popular form of cyber attacks says it's solved a major security concern. The change could mean high-profile websites can be much more resilient and...
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Most Instant Messaging, Chat Apps Not Secure: Report
Several of the world's most popular messaging applications have failed a security test carried out by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping defend...
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Google Simplifies Web Browser Security Warnings
Google is to tone down security warnings for users of the Chrome browser. It believes the move won't increase user risk and may instead encourage websites to improve security. The change involves the...
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Dell Ships PCs With Massive Security Risk
Dell has confirmed it shipped computers with a major built-in security flaw. The unintentional move could expose users to a significant risk of hackers accessing their personal data. The issue at hand...
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New 'Drown' Bug: Millions of Secure Sites Could be at Risk
An estimated 11 million secure websites could be vulnerable to hackers exploiting a security bug. Amazingly, the bug has to do with technology that is over 20 years old. There's little, if anything...
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Explained: Do I need a VPN? Are VPNs Safe for Online Banking?
Infopackets Reader Janie T. writes: " Dear Dennis, I wanted to know if I should use a VPN (virtual private network) to connect to my bank website. A service I came across called saferweb.com claims...
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Google Works On New Alternative To Password
Google is working on an option to replace password logins on mobile devices with a "trust score" based on multiple factors. The idea is to combine all sorts of factors that aren't secure enough on...
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How to Fix: Firefox 'This connection is untrusted' (appears Randomly)
Infopackets Reader Gord F. writes: " Dear Dennis, I have a very vexing issue. For the last few weeks, Firefox randomly produces a ' This connection is untrusted ' message whenever I try to sign out of...
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Explained: Top 15 Ways to Keep Your PC Secure in 2017 (and Beyond)
Infopackets Reader 'Rebecca' writes: " Dear Dennis, I recently purchased a tablet with Windows 10 and I have Windows Defender running. My question is whether I need to install any other protection to...
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Explained: How to Send and Receive Encrypted Emails (Easily!)
Infopackets Reader Tom G. writes: " Dear Dennis, I am trying to send encrypted email to a friend using MS Outlook . To do so, I purchased a digital certificate from Comodo, then imported the...
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Chrome Security Warnings Revamped: What You Need to Know
If you use Google's Chrome browser, you may have started seeing warnings that a website is not secure. Here's what it means and what's changed. What's the change? Google has changed the way it displays...
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Samsung: Smartphones Most Secure for Cryptocurrencies
Samsung Provokes Debate with Claims that Smartphones Are The Most Secure for Cryptocurrencies Last month, leading Samsung author Joel Snyder penned a blog post in which he made the bold assertion that...
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Explained: VPN vs Proxy; What's the Difference?
Infopackets Reader Bill K. writes: " Dear Dennis, Thanks for your excellent and concise explanations regarding VPNs (virtual private networks). I read with interest the latest article, ' Difference...
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Web Users Warned Over Browser Green Padlock Trickery
Security researchers have warned that nearly half of all phishing sites falsely display the browser padlock symbol commonly associated with secure websites. It's a reminder that the browser padlock...
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