4 Password Do’s and Don’ts
August 9th, 2010 by WillDuke
How do you remember your passwords? Or have you given up and use the same password for everything?
Passwords are a pain. And our need for passwords is growing. Consequently, the pain is growing too. There is a lot to say on the topic, but here are four quick tips about creating unique passwords and remembering them.
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Free Anti-Virus?
December 2nd, 2009 by admin
“I think I have a Virus.” All IT consultants know this line; we hear it almost every time a system comes in the door. Everyone has heard of viruses and lives in constant fear of an infected computer. It is time we set a few facts straight and hopefully save you some money on that annual AV subscription.
Spyware or Virus?
Both are similar, but do have a few distinctions. A virus is usually an unwanted program that can spread throughout a computer or across a network of computers. Spyware can be considered a type of virus, although it usually gets its own category. Spyware is a program that attempts to present or collect data from a user. This is usually seen as advertisements, toolbars, and collection of computer use data (including personal information).
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Facebook, Social Engineering, & Me
October 28th, 2009 by WillDuke
Someone hacked my Facebook page. There, I said it. It’s humiliating.
I’m a computer guy. I know a lot about security. I know all the right things to do. I tell people all the right things to do. My network password is 17 characters long!
I didn’t practice what I preach.
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