The Dragon that Guards the Data: No Pet Names in Passwords!


I got this via e-mail alert from Barkly and thence to Bleeping Computer. Here’s the takeaway: What everyone should take away from this is that if you see a popup on a page stating that you need to download a Chrome Font Pack, you should immediately close the browser and not visit the site again….
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…
The most common security issue I see on various computers and phone is the use of weak passwords. I was thinking about writing something, but then I found this article: The Ultimate Guide to Password Security. You will find that people argue about the details, but this provides excellent advice. There is no perfect security,…
Computers users have gotten used to using user names, passwords, and pins to secure their data. They may not be thinking of it in terms like “securing my data,” but they don’t want snoopy people in their phones, tablets, or computers. Unfortunately, many people have passwords or pins that may be easily guessed.
I think this article on MSNBC’s Red Tape Chronicles is good reading for the non-technically oriented. I have already encountered some of the programs mentioned on various computers. This should just be another warning to: Keep your anti-virus products up to date Keep your backups current Be very careful what you download from the internet…
Spoof emails can be convincing if they contain the right information. Further, how do you know whether you have actually been hacked? Here are some tips.
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