Computer Security

Summary of WordPress Security Practices

ByHenry Neufeld September 24, 2021September 24, 2021

I found this article on the Imunify360 blog well worth the time.

Computer Security

Security and Perfomance Tip: Installing Software
ByHenry Neufeld April 25, 2013

I cannot think of anything that will spare computer users more annoyance and hardship than being careful of what they install on their computers. I’ve cleaned up several machines recently, and in every case there were multiple toolbars, numerous search providers, and a number of utilities. In each case the users could not tell me…

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Passwords
ByHenry Neufeld November 22, 2011

SmartPlanet has a list of the 25 worst passwords of 2011. It’s good to read the comments as well. Computer people tend to make the error of thinking that any password that’s hard to guess is good, and the harder the better. But the fact is that people tend to write down passwords that are…

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How to Spot Phishing E-mails
ByHenry Neufeld December 6, 2013

I’m frequently asked how to do this, and the simple answer is that if an e-mail isn’t from someone you know or someone you do business with, don’t open it. Further, if the e-mail doesn’t seem in character for that person or business, don’t open it. If you’d be suspicious of the content if your…

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Of Privacy and Pride
ByHenry Neufeld December 7, 2018December 7, 2018

Your pride in your child may represent a security, safety, and privacy issue.

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If You Need Another Warning
ByHenry Neufeld February 18, 2010

… consider yourself warned. I have encountered several machines recently on which people were either running without anti-virus protection or had allowed the anti-virus subscription to lapse, sometimes for long periods of time. I know it’s tempting to avoid that little expense, but the protection is critical. You also need to let those scans run,…

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Crypto Ransom Payments Skyrocketed Last Year
ByHenry Neufeld July 6, 2021

You will find more infographics at Statista I would recommend reading the article for more information. Users should note that the primary vector for infection is an infected email. Do not follow a link from an email or download an attachment unless you know who sent it, trust them completely, and are confident of the…

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