http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:40:58 -0700 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:27:16 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2009m1d12-Danger-spreading-on-the-Internet?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner In past articles, I recommended that everyone enable automatic updates on their PCs or they could become vulnerable to attacks.  Unfortunately, a lot of people have not heeded that advice.  As a result, many computers remain vulnerable to c... 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Identity Theft Protecting Children spyware Twitter Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:25:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2009m1d9-If-you-use-Twitter-change-your-password?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Tips-for-securing-your-new-or-old-computer?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner A lot of readers probably purchased or received a new PC during the holidays. Chances are that the computer is loaded with the Windows Vista operating system. While Vista is generally a secure operating system, you still should take some ac... Internet Security malware firewall Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:43:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Tips-for-securing-your-new-or-old-computer?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2009m1d2-Post-holiday-check-for-parents?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner Parents should know that game consoles like the Playstation 3 can connect to the Internet.I hope that everyone enjoyed their holiday season. If you are a parent and gave a child a new game console (such as a Wii, PlayStation, Xbox, etc) for a present... Internet Security Games Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:11:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2009m1d2-Post-holiday-check-for-parents?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2008m12d22-Last-minute-gift-idea?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner For those of you looking for a last minute gift that is also useful and probably unique, I have a quick suggestion. Try getting people a personal shredder. You can probably get one for below $30. While someone hoping for that latest Be... Identity Theft Online shopping Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:17:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2008m12d22-Last-minute-gift-idea?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2008m12d19-Internet-security-year-in-review?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner Looking back at the year in Internet Security, I get the feeling of déjà vu. There really hasn’t been any iconic event that made this year unique in my opinion. This especially true when I consider that my target readers... Internet Security Identity Theft spyware malware computer virus Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:03:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2008m12d19-Internet-security-year-in-review?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2008m12d9-How-to-be-a-safe-online-shopper--Part-III?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner Today's Security Tip: Do not click on e-mail links to go to sites where you have accounts.  It is very easy for criminals to make a web link look like it is going to one location, and actually go to another.  For example, while the followin... Internet Security spyware malware Online shopping Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:04:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2008m12d9-How-to-be-a-safe-online-shopper--Part-III?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2008m12d4-How-to-be-a-safe-online-shopper--Part-II?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner In my previous article, I discussed how to there is a lot of advice out there about how to shop safely online that was actually trivial or inaccurate. This post goes into the most important concept about safe online shopping; shop at trusted sit... Internet Security Online shopping Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:57:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2008m12d4-How-to-be-a-safe-online-shopper--Part-II?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2008m12d1-How-to-be-a-safe-online-shopper?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner Around this time of year, a lot of writers come out with their recommendations for staying safe online. While these people might be experts in their specific areas of technology, they tend to not really understand security. For example, at ... Internet Security Online shopping Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:55:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2008m12d1-How-to-be-a-safe-online-shopper?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2008m11d25-Are-you-going-to-be-laid-off-Protect-yourself?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner Today’s security tip: Avoid mixing business and personal computer usage. With all of the talk of economic downturns, many people are being laid off. A problem that will arise is that many people use their business computers for person... Internet Security Employment security Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:51:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1759-Internet-Security-Examiner~y2008m11d25-Are-you-going-to-be-laid-off-Protect-yourself?cid=exrss-Internet-Security-Examiner