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How to Tell If Your Home WiFi is Being Stolen
Online safety does not stop at having a good anti-virus and firewall or practicing secure browsing. Sometimes the safety of your wireless network can be compromised without you realizing it. With so many devices able to automatically connect to any WiFi network, there are a lot of unintentional WiFi “borrowers” who just happened to chance upon the connection. However, there are also those who can intentionally steal your WiFi connection and even use it to snoop around your computer for sensitive information. WiFi theft is one of the reasons for wireless home network security issues, sudden increase in your WiFi bill as well as connectivity and speed issues. Do not despair, all hope is not lost. Here are some online safety steps you can take to check if your WiFi connection is being stolen.
Online Dating Safety Tips
Love is one of the strongest emotions driving human beings to do all kinds of things, from waging war to building the Taj Mahal. Finding love can be a bit of a challenge for some, and in this digital age online dating becomes a very appealing option. Online dating sites have been around for a long time and a lot of people actually use them. It is an exciting way to meet new people; it can be a rewarding experience but can also turn into a sour one. Safety and caution should always be practiced when going into online dating. Here are a few tips to help you along.
How to Know if Your Gmail was Hacked in 5 Steps
A lot of your personal information and correspondence is stored in our email account. You can tell a lot from a person not just from their trash but also from their mail. Information about their work, finances, family, friends and interests, can all be seen just by browsing through their email. While this is very illegal, there are a lot of unscrupulous individuals who could hack your Gmail account. Even if you are taking online safety measures, hackers sometimes find their way in. Here are 5 steps to find out if your Gmail was hacked.
Online Safety Myths Busted
More often than not, you hear about the dangers lurking in the dark corners of the web and how to avoid it. So you suit up, install and anti-virus, stay away from pop-ups and malicious websites. Although these are good measures, they are not fool proof. Here are some online safety myths and security pitfalls to watch out for.
Public Computer Safety Tips
Everyone puts a high price on online safety and privacy. These days there are a slew of anti-virus and security suites available in the market. This keeps your data privacy in check and system secure. At one point or another you may need to use a public computer whether you are in the library, a café, an airport or anywhere you find yourself without your trusty laptop. Keeping your wits about you and following these safety tips can spell the difference between online safety and a sitting duck!
Guard Your Office against Cyberslacking
Cyberslacking is the new “personal phone call” employees take during office hours. It means that employees use the office internet access for personal use such as emailing, browsing and updating personal social media pages. This can cause problems that go beyond productivity; it also compromises the company’s online safety and security.
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