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Malware is Only 1 Click Away When Using Facebook

9/2/2014

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PictureDon't let curiosity get the best of you.
Unfortunately, for our customers, we see dozens of computers every year that were infected when they unsuspectingly clicked on a link while using Facebook.

I've been telling our customers for years, "Have you heard the saying, curiosity killed the cat"? Well, it's true. Don't click on links just because you're curious, it's better to be safe than sorry.

Ultimately, we are responsible for infecting our computers because we're the person clicking on a potential threat. And, don't be fooled to think that antivirus software will protect you, even if you've spent $100.00 or more on it. The simple truth is, it won't. As far as the antivirus software is concerned, you said it was okay to click on a link or download a file.

The best way to protect yourself, is to know where the threats come from when using Facebook.


There's a terrific article on MakeUseOf by Kihara Kimachia.

He'll show you 5 places on Facebook where potential danger can lurk and how to avoid them.
  • Clickjacking Threats
  • Phishing Exploits
  • The "Facebook Team"
  • Rogue Facebook Applications
  • Malware Attacks

Do you remember how life was without Facebook? Probably not. The site has pervaded our lives and it is no surprise that Facebook is now prime hunting ground for anyone with nefarious intentions. -Kihara Kimachia
Read Kihara's Full Article on MakeUseOf >
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10 + 3 Ideas To Keep Your Laptop Secure While Traveling

5/9/2014

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Our twitter friend, Deia wrote an article on WiseBread, listing "10 Helpful Ways to Keep Your Laptop Safe While Traveling".
"Leaving your laptop at home is supposedly going to help you relax, but what if you're more anxious without your laptop? You may not be working during the trip, but there could be possible emergencies to handle. And let's not forget that a laptop can function as a travel agent, a guidebook, and an entertainment center, too." -Deia
Number 3 mentions using a laptop security cable. I've purchased and have used this brand from Amazon for several years. It's inexpensive, easy to use and built to last.

I'm a strong advocate of Deia's #6 idea to use a VPN. I've used a VPN since 2009 for daily home/office use and especially while traveling (more VPN articles).


Plus 3 Additional Tips That I Use:

  1. Enable an admin and user password in your BIOS settings, usually found under the Security tab. This gives you an added layer of security before Windows is loaded. I've done this for all of my customers over the years and I use them on our PCs/laptops (this is not a cure-all for theft but it can prove to be an effective deterrent).
  2. Instead of giving your old laptop away, keep it for traveling purposes. Format the hard drive, perform a clean-install of the operating system and drivers. Afterwards, I never put any sensitive data on it, maybe a few bookmarks. Now, if it's lost or stolen, it won't bother you as much because it wasn't your main laptop.
  3. When logging into your online bank or credit card accounts, don't have either recognize the laptop that you're using. Also, don't check the box that asks to keep you logged-in, if applicable. I always select the option that 'this is not my laptop', or similarly worded. Two things happen when you choose that option: [1] It will always ask to send a 2-step verification code to your phone, if utilized (which may be a pain, but it helps to keep your laptop a bit safer if it's stolen). [2] It will help prevent being automatically logged into your account without your having entered any credentials (which is a good thing if your laptop ends up in the wrong hands).
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Read Deia's Full Article on WiseBread >
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Posting Too Much Info on Facebook Could Get You Robbed

11/28/2012

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At minimum, you should keep your Facebook profile private to the public. Only allow your friends to view it, not friends of friends.

This is just one example of why posting too much information on Facebook is a bad idea.

Some users have posted their phone numbers, leaving them vulnerable to SMS scams.

Always keep privacy settings to 'friends only' if you don't want to broadcast what you post to the world.

Wasil Dhingra doesn't set his Facebook settings to 'private' or 'friends only.' So, it's not hard to find his phone number.
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11 Hotel Safety Tips

7/21/2012

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It seems like nearly everyone is on the road for a short trip or extended vacation this summer.  If staying in a hotel will be part of your summer travel plans, it might be a good time to brush on some security basics. -Kentin Waits
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Facebook Isn't Really Your Friend

9/28/2011

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PictureThey're watching you're every move.
Are you under the impression that Facebook is your friend?

Guess what... it's not.

It may be convenient to catch up with all of your family and friend's activities, but Facebook doesn't really care about your privacy. In fact, they're getting better at concealing their agenda to delve deeper into your personal data.

Before you shrug your shoulders and dismiss how they track everything you do on the web, you should take a few minutes to educate yourself (you'll learn how to stop it as well).

Essentially, by using these apps, just reading an article, listening to a song, or watching a video, you're sending information to Facebook which can then be automatically shared with your friends or added to your profile, and Facebook doesn't ask for your permission to do it. -Alan Henry
Read Alan's Article on LifeHacker >
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