Internet users can now be automatically recognised from photographs posted on the Internet. A software company, Face.com, claims to have developed the technology that can
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Protecting Cloud Data
Image via Wikipedia Cloud computing involves the use of servers that are located far away (in clouds) for storing and managing data. It is fast
Facebook to Simplify Privacy Settings
Image by Getty Images via @daylife It appears that the world’s most popular social-networking site, Facebook, has finally bowed to pressure concerning its privacy settings.
Beware Of Fake Anti-virus Software
A recent study, presented by Google at the Usenix Worshop on Large-Scale Exploits and Emergent Threats in California, warns that “fake software security programs are
How to Test And Protect Your Password (Part 3)
This is the third of a four-part series on passwords. Part 1 – 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Password Part 2 –
6 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing A Password (Part 1)
This is the first of a four-part series on passwords. A lot of the responsibility of ensuring our safety on a computer network such as
Challenges Of Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is the process of outsourcing data from privately owned computers for storage on remote servers. The service is gaining popularity particularly among organisations
How To Tackle Botnet Attacks (Part Three)
It is extremely important to understand the meaning and effects of botnet attacks before considering the how to deal with it. The following are five
How To Tackle Botnet Attacks (Part Two)
Following Microsoft’s landmark court victory against the Waledac botnet network, the organisation has reminded users of the importance of checking their computers for malware as
Microsoft Release Critical Updates
On Tuesday, 13th October, Microsoft released its biggest software patch on record since June 2009. This latest release is meant to deal with a wide
A Guide to Broadband Security
Keeping oneself secure online is essential as far as connection to the Internet is concerned. It is no secret that the Internet is full of
Controversial Mobile Phone Directory Crashes
Finally it appears that the prayers of those who criticised the launch of the first ever mobile phone directory in the United Kingdom, has been
Payval Scam Exposed
Email scams are not uncommon nowadays and they come in different shapes and forms. In fact, such is the popularity of these attacks, that there
Mac Virus Attacks On The Rise
The recent discovery of two new forms of malicious programs in Mac OS X, has made security experts sit up and take notice. This viruses,