Tag: web security

How to tell if your VPN is trustworthy

How to tell if your VPN is trustworthy by Shruti Gupta.  Available from < http://www.tgdaily.com/technology/how-to-tell-if-your-vpn-is-trustworthy> [30th November 2017 ]

Worried about your online security? You should be. 2017’s shaping up to be the worst year in history when it comes to data breaches. From the Wanna Cry ransomware attack in May to the Equifax hack last month to ride-sharing app Uber’s recent privacy fiasco, there’s never been a better time to use a VPN.

However, with new VPN providers cropping up every day, choosing the right service can be tricky. While most VPNs pride themselves on being anonymous, some are anything but. At best, these fly-by-night VPN companies provide a mediocre browsing experience; at worst, they record and sell your data.

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Action Fraud’s top tips for staying safe online this Christmas

Action Fraud’s top tips for staying safe online this Christmas by Rachel Stretton.  Available from <http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/NEWS/15683404.Going_online_to_do_Christmas_shopping____take_this_advice_and_stay_safe/> [November 28, 2017]  Photo Credit:  Article Source

Going online to do your Christmas shopping this year?

Dorset Police have shared advice from national organisation Action Fraud to help residents stay cyber safe in the run up to the festive season.

The tips include:

Check the web address
Always check you’re on the correct website. Criminals can set up fake websites that have a similar design and web address to the genuine site.

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8 Tips to Make Your Passwords as Strong as Possible

8 Tips to Make Your Passwords as Strong as Possible.  Available from <http://mentalfloss.com/article/504786/8-tips-make-your-passwords-strong-possible>

We’ve been on the internet for almost 35 years, yet we still haven’t learned our lesson about online passwords. According to a recent security study, the most commonly used web passwords are things like “123456” and “password.” Sure, they’re easy to remember, but that makes them just as easy to hack. And if you use that simple password across multiple accounts—as a reported 92 percent of online users do—that puts all of your data at risk. Here are eight tips for ensuring your passwords are as strong as possible.

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How to safeguard your data

How to safeguard your data by Marc Saltzman.  Available from <https://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/96954424/how-to-safeguard-your-data> [Last updated 12:42, September 18 2017].  Photo: Article Source

Scan today’s headlines and it’s easy to see it’s a scary time in the digital age, with hacking, mobile malware (malicious software) and “phishing” scams.

Makes you want to unplug and go back to basics, no?

You don’t have to – so long as you take some necessary precautions to safeguard your information.

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CHILD SAFETY ON THE INTERNET : 4 ESSENTIAL TIPS

CHILD SAFETY ON THE INTERNET : 4 ESSENTIAL TIPS by magictr.  Available from <https://stopru.org/child-safety-on-the-internet-4-essential-tips/17071> [September 07, 2017] Photo: Article Source

The Internet has nothing more of a novelty, not only for us, especially for our children who are born with ! Yet, most young people remain still and always the targets of all sorts of threats. How to prevent white hair and let it surf the the spirit light ?

Communicate the rules to remember

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