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Dealing With Internet Security Threats

The internet is awash with many different kinds of threats and for many people, no introduction is required when it comes to the computer and internet threats. Most people have heard about the internet thetas and perhaps out of ignorance do not take any precaution to protect their computers and investments when working on the internet. The web as known today is used to collect, store, distribute information, for commerce, for entertainment and many other different activities. There is also the existence of companies, organizations and individuals making their investment on the internet both in capital and time. Hence the inherent need to employ measures to deal with the internet security threats that face both the businesses and individuals on a daily basis when on the internet. Let us explore the kind of threats and measures to take when on the internet. The most important facets of security will be those based on the collection of data; personal data and other sensitive data. The business transactions which are common with many online businesses and errors associated with these processes. The businesses demand that a bigger investment is made when instituting security measures to guarantees security. Online businesses need to have protocols to govern the handling and security of sensitive data, infrastructure which includes the network computers and all hardware deemed necessary for data collection and handling. Other aspects of security are the interactions of clients and servers especially where information access is to be restricted. The deployment of measures such as the encryption and socket layered security come in handy and will be discussed. Basically, the major aspects of security including malware and virus detection and the deployment of firewall will be tackled. There are security threats which have been here with us and the internet threats continue to evolve and present even greater challenges for businesses. Security concerns continue to grow and they demand greater attention from all parties involved. This last year has seen the identification of malware which has actually baffled the security world owing to the nature of severity and complexity the malware has exhibited. Malware like stuxnet and other malware which has hit the Middle East have just opened a different chapter in internet security. These threats were very complex and their capabilities were phenomenal in the manner in which they could steal and damage data. The new chapter which they opened was that of cyber espionage and state backed cyber attacks. It should be noted that many security issues are developed as a reactionary measure and hence the source of concern. But besides that, security should be tackled in a manner that prevents cyber attacks and wards off any other security threat. An overview of server security brings out the fact that for security to be guaranteed, then servers should be separated. The web server should be different from any other server. The web server is always a gateway to the internet and as such greater security measures are employed to secure all data held in this server. It is particularly true for online businesses. Before moving away from servers, client security is another aspect to be handled with a lot of security. Client security ensures that information is safeguarded from unauthorized access. Protocols are put in place to dictate the type and amount of data to be accessed. So whatever the type of attack or internet security threat, it is important that there are systems in place to take care of these threats. In order to begin development of a cyber security plan, Internet threats must be understood and how protecting your business from those threats will augur well presently and in the future. Security threats are spread through social engineering, password cracking, port scanners, denial of service attacks and many other forms of threats. The measures to mitigate these unfortunate incidences are through web development best practices which involves ethical hackers identifying loopholes and appropriately sealing them to avoid attacks. Effective and strong passwords, encryption and security measures among a full collection of practices used to guarantee protection whatever the online investment.

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Spear Phishing and Phishing Attacks

Spear phishing is a favorite strategy used by hackers and scammers. This is a case since through this technique they are able to target the large organizations. Spear phishing allows that the security measures employed by these organizations are by passed and henceforth unauthorized access to the organization’s network and confidential data. The spear phishing messages and emails are seen to come from trusted sources but when opened portend a whole different scenario. The content of the spear phishing messages always see to ask for confirmation of private and personal information. The source of the emails will always be disguised as legitimate government agencies, the retailing and ecommerce website, your bank or any other organization. Other reasons may be given and these are premised on preventing fraud and the source will be a security or anti-fraud company that requires verification of information. Such efforts make an individual to fall for the trick and by so doing compromise both personal security and that of the organization he or she works for. The ruses used to get personal information get refined as people become aware of previously used tricks and avoid such email messages. Spear phishing is not just the work of random hackers but is the work of more refined perpetrators who are out there for financial gain and for other purposes such as the theft of confidential data like the trade secrets of organizations. In order that the attack is complete, there are three important things which are trademarks of a phishing attack. The source of the email must be a known and a trusted source which will not in any way raise suspicion. The second feature has to be that of a message which supports the validity of the email. And lastly the request therein must make a lot of sense and logic. There are a number of measures which should be taken to keep off from spear phishing attacks. These different measures should be actively followed to have any guarantee that the phishing attacks do not happen. First and foremost, do not click on links which have been provided on an email. These links may happen to be on an email which is requesting for personal information and these are highly probable that it is the work of fraudsters. Always authenticate the information which is found on an email especially where phony looking websites have been used to lure individuals. Pop screens are also very common in phishing attacks and are aimed to make sure that an individual is lured into entering personal information and passwords on this screen. The information is then used to achieve various unscrupulous means. This problem can be countered via the use of pop-up blocking software. Another useful way to prevent spear phishing attacks is through the use of firewalls, spam filters and the antispyware and antivirus software to keep off the cyber criminals. The firewall as the first line of defense on a computer connected to the internet will prevent hackers from unauthorized access to the computer. The installed antivirus software will work to make sure that all incoming messages are scanned for suspicious files and these emails are highlighted and the attachments marked as insecure. The spam filter works to reduce the phishing emails. Other measures are that only email attachments which were expected will be opened since they will contain information which you really know came from a specific source. On the converse, the sender of the email may be known but their accounts may also have been compromised and used to prey on close contacts. Always verify the identity of people emailing you or calling you and informing you of compromises of the information that you carry. To be on the safe side, always insist on knowing for the person’s name, the name of the agency or company, the telephone number, and the address. To confirm their identity, get the main number from the phone book, the directory, or the Internet and then call to find out if the person is legitimate. It is after these actions which confirm the identity of an individual should personal information be given out to the person. Lastly, in the occurrence that a spear phisher has already compromised your security and gotten access to personal information, contact and notify the companies with whom you have the accounts right away so that the spear phishers can be stopped in their tracks.

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Dangers of the Redirect Virus

Find Out How Dangerous Google Redirect Virus Is It is very common for anyone who buys a brand new laptop or computer to download several kinds of software which are available in the internet. Computer users usually choose one internet provider which they consider has reliable reputation and fast connection service. When everything looks good, computer users are not aware of the threat of Google redirect virus. This is sometimes unavoidable because the virus can attack at any time when users are browsing through search engines. The virus is actually attacking any kind of search engine. Yet, as Google is one of the most visited search engines, then this is the reason why the virus is named after Google. The bad thing is that Google and other search engines are prone to be attacked by viruses. Not many people are aware that Google redirect virus has attacked their computer system because its existence is very hard -or even not detected. The impact cannot be seen directly as well and it makes all internet users keep browsing without knowing the risk and danger. The virus will spread easily through downloading several multimedia files like screensavers, music and video files. The viruses have attacked millions of computer users throughout the world and the effect is slow, yet damaging. The virus is not only damaging computer system, but it can also steal our personal information like bank account and also our data in some financial service website. Does it sound familiar to you? Have you experienced some loss of your data and personal savings? Or you lose some dollars from your Paypal account? Then it must be the attack of Google redirect virus. Don’t consider that this is a regular attack because it is a terrible threat which can bring total damage and loss for you personally. If you are familiar with this, then you should find the best way to remove this terrible virus. You can try to find the answer through search engines and you will be lucky that Google as well as other search engines have created the removal tool, especially for the virus. But, before you purchase the software, you will be asked for several questions. This is because the software is especially generated for removing the specific virus. Do not make mistake of downloading any kind of anti-virus software. None of them will work because those brilliant hackers who are very experienced in how most antivirus software work created Google redirect virus. What you should find is the specific removal tool that can bring throughout cleaning for the whole system of your computer. You can notice that the virus is attacking the computer when you try to open a website and then you will be directed to a website which is not familiar to you and it looks like a landing page. If it happens, then you should find a faster way to find Google Redirect Virus removal tools that are mostly offered by several websites. Be careful in choosing the right website because if you choose any less reputable one, you might be led to such malicious sites which will deliver the virus to you.

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Risks of the Redirect Virus

The Risks of the Google Redirect Virus If you really want to enjoy a stress-free internet browsing experience, you have to avoid contracting the redirect virus. You can pick them up when you visit all manner of dangerous websites. You can also pick them when you download free software, videos, music and such. One of the possible viruses you can pick up online is Google Redirect Virus. It’s a malicious malware that is associated with the Google search engine. Apart from that, it can also attack Yahoo and other search engines. You don’t need to worry when your system is attacked by the virus. All you need is to engage in a special Redirect Virus removal process that will work. Before you think of removing the virus, you need to be well informed about its dangerous effects. Here are some points to note:

Having seen the above dangerous effects, you can start thinking of engaging in a Redirect Virus removal process. You don’t need to worry too much when your computer is attacked. All you need is to follow an automatic method of removing the virus. You have to search for a good spyware remover online. You need to make proper inquiries before you pick any spyware remover since there are many of them online. When you succeed in picking the best program, you have to download and install it. You’ll then scan your system thoroughly with it. In most cases, Google Redirect virus and other threats will be detected at the end of the scan. The spyware remover will also go ahead to remove them and then fix your system for errors. At the end of it all, you have to restart your computer to complete the process.

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Government Data Security: A Contradiction in Terms?

In looking back at the worst data security breaches of 2012, the one thing that stands out most is the prominence of US government entities at every level, state, local and Federal. The second thing that stands out is the number of major breaches involving healthcare and medical records. This is particularly disconcerting as we begin the full bore implementation of ObamaCare and with the ongoing government effort to digitize medical record. Of course, the easy access to a person’s patient history could have enormous benefits. Clearly, if you are brought unconscious into an emergency room you would want the doctors and staff to know everything about your medical history, what you are allergic to, what meds you are on, etc. Those of us in technology wonder what has taken the medical field to get with the computer age, but the truth is that it will raise enormous privacy concerns and the potential for great abuse. I know from personal experience. Six years ago, I was in a very bad car accident and suffered a severe concussion. For a brief time, less than a month, I was treated with a medication that can improve alertness. It is also used to treat Alzheimer’s and dementia. Sometime later, I applied for life insurance and found that I was required to sign an approval for the insurance company to access a new data base system that contains consolidated pharmaceutical records. Well, it turned out that having taken this medication, no matter for how short a time and for no matter what reason, made me ineligible to obtain life insurance. Gee, I wish I had known that before I agreed to take it! I’ve pulled from my list of worst data breaches for 2012 the incidents that involved government, medical records or both. It is the majority of the top 10 list! Compromise of White House Email System Employees of the White House Military Office were victims of a “Spear Phishing” attack, traced back to Chinese nationals. Although all reports stress that confidential information was not compromised, the fact that the Military Office is in charge of the President’s schedule and the codes to launch nuclear missiles is so alarming that I have to include this on my list. NASA Halloween Laptop Theft Like the White House email compromise, the exposure of 10,000 NASA employee records makes the list for reasons other than the sheer size of the breach. The fact that data from confidential background checks on thousands of employees could be copied unencrypted to a laptop which is then stolen from an unlocked car is jaw dropping. US Navy and Homeland Security Hacked In June a hacker grouped named Digital Corruption breached databases at the US Navy and Homeland Security using SQL injection attacks, exposing the personnel records of 200,000 Navy employees. They dumped the stolen personal data, including user names and passwords onto sub domains operated by these departments. On the bright side, the group’s intent was to expose the vulnerability and to embarrass the government, not to use the compromise data for nefarious purposes. Emory Healthcare Patient Records Lost In April, Emory Healthcare reported that 315,000 patient unencrypted records were lost. This incident differs from others on this list in that it did not involve a network breach. 10 computer disks from an obsolete computer system were found to be missing from a storage facility. The disks included highly sensitive surgical patient data, including social security numbers, accumulated over 17 year period. Securing data can be costly, but a $200 million class action lawsuit pending against Emory Healthcare illustrates the cost of inaction. Utah Medicaid Claims Records Stolen In April, the Utah Department of Technological Services reported that 780,000 Medicaid patient claims records were stolen by a hacker operating out of Eastern Europe. The breach was blamed on a misconfigured test server deployed with a weak password. State of South Carolina Data Breaches Note that the title here refers to “breaches”, plural. Partly to leave room on my list for an extra worthy entrants and partly to highlight the steep learning curve of the civil servants in the Palmetto state, I am combining what has been called the “mother of all data breaches” with a smaller but hugely significant breach earlier in the year. In April we learned that a former state employee had stolen 228,000 Medicaid participants’ personal data records. He was caught sending the data by email! The breach was a mere prelude to perhaps the greatest data breach of all time. From August to mid October 3.6 million Social Security numbers and 400,000 credit card numbers were stolen from the South Carolina Department of Revenue. All but 16,000 of the credit cards were encrypted, but all of the Social Security numbers were exposed. In a bizarre twist to the story, the administration in South Carolina revealed that they are involved in a “sting operation” that is attempting the recover the data by paying black mail. That raises a few questions. Why publicly talk about a sting operation still in progress? What good is it to recover stolen data in the digital age when it can easily be duplicated? The most important question of all may be how in the world could they have left so personal data unencrypted? Oh, they came up with an answer. Seems it was not required by law so they figured it was OK. Let’s hope 2013 is a better year and that the powers that be in both the public and private sectors place the priority and urgency on data security that it deserves.

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How To Protect Against a Computer Virus

When the trusty computer starts slowing down, there could be a number of reasons why. You may need to defragment the hard drive, or have too many programs or apps, but not enough memory. However, it could also be a virus or spyware wreaking havoc on the system. If it is the latter, there are virus removal methods to consider before the damage becomes irreversible. What is a Virus? A virus is a software program that reproduces and causes tremendous harm to a computer’s files or programs. The harm could result in extensive damage to the hard drive, which could cost hundreds to replace. Therefore, taking proper virus removal steps is something computer owner should consider. What are some signs of a computer viral infection? • The computer runs much slower than usual. • You get a barrage of pop-up ads, or programs constant restart randomly. • The computer crashes or freezes for no apparent reason. • You type in one website URL, but are constantly redirected to another. Sometimes, the damage is minimal, to where it just alters the desktop picture. In other cases, you may get numerous pop-up ads. However, some viruses can erase information or even shut down the computer, while severe ones may also create a security loophole, resulting in identity theft anytime you shop online. Fortunately, there are steps that can stop any of these things from happening. Get an Antivirus Program The first step in defending your computer is downloading a good antivirus program. This acts as a safeguard against any malicious software or websites that could cripple the computer. Some programs offer a free trial, then a paid subscription when the trial expires. However, if you just need basic protection, free software exists, and monitors for potential threats. Make sure the program also protects against spyware, which can cause just as much trouble. If it does not, you may need to download an antispyware program as well. Run a Security Scan Periodically While antivirus software checks for possible threats, scan the hard drive on a regular basis, usually about once a week. The scan will likely take about half an hour minimum, but will still allow you to perform other computer tasks like surfing the internet or playing a game. Do Not Open Unfamiliar Emails Many harmful viruses come attached to emails. As soon as you open the attachment or click the website link, it begins working on your system. If you do not recognize the sender’s name, proceed with caution. Email clients should include a “Junk” folder that filters out any suspicious emails that come to the inbox.

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A Simple Approach to Removing Redirect Viruses

Google Redirect Virus can corrupt your system if you’re not well informed about its existence. It’s indeed a dangerous malware that can destroy your internet browsing experience. It corrupts Google and other search engines. It also destroys browsers. You need to fight the virus with the right means. Often times, the virus can be very difficult to remove. You can’t detect it with most forms of antivirus since it remains hidden. In any case, there are simple Google Redirect Virus removal methods you can easily engage. Let’s take a look at them. 1. Use a quality Spyware Remover Software This is the best simple method you can use when thinking of removing Google Redirect Virus. The method is also automatic. You don’t need to be an expert in computer repairs before you can use it. It’s all about downloading a good Spyware Remover and using it to deal with the virus. All you need is to make sure you get the software from a reliable source. You need to go for quality software that is sold online. You can easily order the software and have it downloaded. Once you download the program, you have to install it with ease. At the end of the installation, you have to use it to run a full scan of your system. During the scanning process, Google Redirect Virus and other threats will be detected and wiped off. The software will also go ahead to fix errors that may be detected in your system. 2. Re-install Windows If you’re not able to use a Spyware Remover in dealing with the virus, you can as well re-install your Windows operating system. Before you think of using this option, you need to back up your vital system files and documents. You can use an external hard drive or USB for the backup. After this, you simply re-start your computer with the Windows Installation disc inserted in the CD-Rom. You’ll then go ahead to wipe the old Windows and then re-install a new one. You can run a complete Windows installation by reformatting your hard drive. You have to create a new partition on the driver before Windows can be re-installed. At the end of the Windows installation process, you have to re-install other programs as well. This process can take some hours but it actually removes Google Redirect virus completely from your system. 3. Take Your system to a Computer Technician You can also deal with Google Redirect Virus by taking your computer to a reliable technician. In most cases, the expert will use manual method in dealing with the virus. He may also use a reliable Spyware Remover to deal with the virus. With these ideas discussed above, you’ll always remove Google Redirect Virus from your system. You need to start trying the tips if your computer is already infected with the virus.

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Protecting Yourself Against Online Identity Thieves

Identity thieves, send out thousands of fake emails daily, claiming that they are representing certain official entities. So take care if you receive emails saying they are from some government agency or department, as it may be that these emails are part of phishing schemes. Phishing typically is when someone sends you emails with “bad” links in them. When you click on these links you get redirected to a “fake” site which is an exact mirror of the official site. Here you are then prompted to submit some confidential information. This information that you provide is then used to log into your real account leaving you totally clueless as to what happened. You should be aware that companies rarely communicate via email if it is in relation with sensitive account information. If they do, it is typically in response to an email that you have sent them. OK, so what exactly can I do to protect myself against identity thieves on the web? 1) Simple, just do not be gullible. These guys strike when you least expect it, so always be on the lookout for suspicious looking emails. 2) If you receive a suspicious mail, don’t fill out any forms requesting sensitive personal information. In fact, do not do anything. Verify whether the email is legitimate or not. Nowadays, most agencies or companies are listed on the web. Their contact information readily is available. With this information at hand you can verify whether or not any communications you received are legitimate. 3) Don’t click on or save attachments that come with suspicious emails. Delete these files immediately. Alternatively, if you have a good anti-virus, scan the attachments first before opening. 4) Update regularly. Windows posts updates almost daily, especially security patches. Make sure you have your settings set that you can download these automatically. I know it’s a pain and eats away at your bandwidth and RAM. But I like to think that it’s better to be safe than sorry! 5) Even though you should never take action on suspicious sites or emails, be sure to watch out that the address bar starts with “HTTPS”. This means that the page is encrypted and should be secure. If there is no “HTTPS” then leave at once. Unfortunately no anti – virus software can protect you against phishing schemes. In conclusion, if you keep these tips in mind when receiving strange suspicious emails you should be fine. And remember to always be wary of phishing schemes.

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Redirect Virus – Quick Removal

How to Remove Google Redirect Virus Quickly Is your system attacked by a malicious virus? You need to know exactly the kind of virus that is involved. If it’s Google Redirect Virus, you can’t remove it with ordinary anti-virus software. In most cases, the virus hides from all kinds of antivirus software programs. It also prevents you from accessing antivirus websites. It can corrupt your web browser, search engines and web settings. It can also destroy your system’s registry, files and documents. If you don’t take proper precaution, your computer can crash in the process. It’s important you discover a unique Redirect Virus Removal method that can help you deal with the virus. Here are some tips you need to engage.

With the above tips, you can always deal with Google redirect virus. In any case, there are special cases that can come up especially when the virus has spread to every part of your computer. When such scenario occurs, you have to use the manual Redirect Virus Removal method. Often times, the method can be very risky. You need to be a computer guru before you can try it. You may have to take your system to a reliable computer repairer if you can’t handle the Google Redirect Virus by yourself.

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Ways to Avoid the Redirect Virus

Easy Ways of Avoiding Redirect Virus Prevention is always better than a cure! If you’re a daily internet user, you have to learn how to prevent viruses from attacking your system. The internet is replete with thousands of viruses. You system can be infected at any time. Google Redirect Virus is one of such viruses that can attack your system through the internet. It’s one of the most dangerous viruses that are causing havoc on the internet. It may corrupt your browser and internet settings. It can also hack Google and other regular search engines. Your system’s registry, files, and documents can also be attacked. You need to engage in a working virusremoval process if your system is already infected. In any case, it’s important you discover easy ways of avoiding the virus in the first instance. Take a look at the following points:

If you’re able to employ the tips discussed above, your system will always be free from Google Redirect Virus. In any case, you don’t need to panic if your computer is already infected. All you need is to locate a reliable virus removal method that can deal with the virus. The automatic removal method is the best system you can use. You don’t need to be a computer guru or expert before you use the method. It’s all about downloading and installing a good Spyware Remover. You can see such programs all over the internet. You have to verify the source of the program before you download it. Once you have the software in your system, you have to run a full scan of your system with it. Google Redirect virus will be detected at the end of the scan. The spyware remover can also wipe it off from your system.

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Ways to Prevent Computer Viruses

Computer viruses affect systems in different ways. Some wipe out or corrupt data in the system while others steal sensitive user information. While many people take insurance policies to protect their homes and property, many more seldom do the same in protecting their digital information. The initial steps of data protection may take a while but the results would be worth the effort. Securing a computer from viruses involves various strategies. Antivirus Those who do not have an antivirus application, can download or buy one on the internet. Ensure the program is compatible with the operating system. The antivirus application should be updated frequently so that it protects against the latest virus definitions. Choose antivirus software that can update and scan automatically. Do not install applications from untrusted sites. Run full system scans at least once or twice a week. Heavy internet users should do this more often. Firewall Turn on the firewall. This is normally the base of the operating system. Users just have to turn it on. Firewall refers to software that monitors what comes in and goes out of the machine. It acts as a gatekeeper. Updates Activate security updates to keep the system up to date. Make sure third party applications such as web browsers are also updated. Most programs have a feature that notifies users when a new program version has been released. Be sure to update all active programs. Keep the operating system updated. Many manufacturers create security patches, which they send out as needed. Setting automatic updates allows the operating system to download and install the security patches eliminating security risks including viruses. Back up Back up data. This provides an extra layer of protection against data loss. There are so many factors that can compromise data security including undiscovered bugs, downloading infected files, hardware failure and clicking on the wrong link. This is why backup is an essential part of smart computer usage. Date Encryption Encrypt data using encryption software. Many operating systems have encryption capabilities. Users can encrypt their entire hard drives to protect data from virus attacks. Some encryption programs can create virtual hard drives to secure all files and prevent corruption by viruses. Choose an encryption program that allows synchronization with data protection services that store data offsite. One of the most common means of getting a virus infection is through e-mail links containing viruses. Do not open e-mail attachments and links from strangers. If necessary, visit the sites directly. There are many strategies used to protect computer systems from getting a virus infection. However, the most basic protection against viruses involves using the right antivirus application and updating the computer system on a regular basis.

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Your New TV Can Now Watch You and Listen to You

If ever there was a time to worry about your privacy being invaded, that time is now. I doubt if most people are aware that their new Samsung 2012 top of the line plasmas and LED HDTVs have a built-in, internally wired HD camera, twin microphones, face tracking, and speech recognition features that can’t be disconnected. There is no on/off switch or even a red light that warns you that you are being watched. These TVs not only recognize you and your family, they also recognize and log anyone who comes to visit you. Previous TVs come with cameras and microphones as add-on accessories connected by a single, easily removable USB cable, and are able to be disconnected. These new TVs don’t allow you to unplug these sensors or physically disconnect them and there is nothing like a red light to warn you that the microphones are picking up your voice and the camera is recording everything that you do. That only thing that Samsung’s technology allows you to do is to manually reposition the TV’s camera away from the viewers so that it points up at the ceiling. Now, picture this (literally): You and your significant other are sitting on the couch watching TV and snuggling. You aren’t even thinking about the camera watching the two of you making love and you aren’t thinking about the twin microphones picking up your conversation. You don’t even think about manually repositioning the camera or going into another room to escape the camera and microphones. And if you have personal documents that are lying around, the camera is looking at them and logging them. If your credit cards are in sight, the account numbers are there, too. Your bank statements are also being looked at. Everything within range of the TV camera and microphones can be seen and heard. Samsung is taking no responsibility for this invasion of your privacy. If your records are hacked, it’s too bad. If your personal information ends up going viral on the Internet or gets into the wrong hands, you should have known better. If your information is sold to companies without your knowledge or consent, don’t blame Samsung. If the government gets hold of your personal information and uses it to issue a warrant for your arrest, again, it’s your tough luck. In other words, the old caveat still applies: Let the buyer beware. The TV even has a built-in Facebook app. Since there are so many unanswered security questions about this TV, it’s not unreasonable to wonder if hackers can get into your Facebook account and match other viewers to their Facebook pictures for even more personal data. Countless companies have had their networks hacked, causing thousands of customers’ personal data to be released to the world. If this were to happen to Samsung it is theoretically possible hackers could gain access to names, addresses, and images of the faces of entire families and their visitors. To date, Samsung has not issued a privacy statement so we don’t know which of their partners are sharing your information. All that we’ve been told is that when connecting to the Internet, the TVs first connect to the Samsung cloud, and from there, they connect to the various streaming video services and other apps for activation. Samsung induces its new Smart TV owners to register online by offering a free three-month extension of the TV’s warranty. This would couple user names and addresses to their TV serial numbers, if the company so desired. There is no owner’s manual for your new Samsung TV. If you want one, you have to download it and agree to the following online statement: “Samsung assumes no responsibility, and shall not be liable, in connection with whether any such products or services will be appropriate, functional or supported for the Samsung products or services available in your country.” This agreement that you have to accept if you want the manual, is so ambiguous and lets Samsung off the hook for so many privacy breaches, that a customer would never be able to get out from under the consequences, even after he gets rid of the TV. I remember when George Orwell’s book, “1984” came out. There were posters everywhere showing someone spying on you and it said, “Big Brother is Watching You.” We used to see them everywhere and it was scary but it didn’t feel as though we had anything to worry about. “Big Brother” has become a synonym for abuse of government power, particularly in respect to civil liberties, often specifically related to mass surveillance. These new TVs are starting to resemble the “Big Brother” posters that we used to see everywhere. What was once fiction, has now become stark reality. Where does it end? Will it get to the point where we are always having to look over our shoulder to see if we are being watched, and will we have to talk in whispers for fear of our conversations being overheard? Will we distrust everyone and keep our opinions to ourselves for fear of someone turning us in to the powers that be? Right now, we are living in a society that thrives on telling the whole world what we are thinking, feeling, and doing, i.e., the social networking sites. We are living in a society that could benefit from putting filters on the personal aspects of our lives. If only we didn’t live in such extremes. If only we didn’t go from opening ourselves up to the whole world knowing about anything and everything in our lives to having companies take away our privacy without even telling us that they are going to do that to us. The sad part is that there will be millions of people who want this latest and greatest TV and they will rush out to buy it without knowing its inherent privacy violations. And even if they did get a privacy policy, most people wouldn’t read it. Unfortunately, owners of these new TVs might not even realize how their identities were stolen and their bank accounts depleted; they will only know that they are the victims of some kind of hacking. And the manufacturer will get away with wholesale theft and the greatest of all breaches of civil liberties.

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Most Common Reasons Your Personal Computer Is Running Slow

Every one of us has found our self in a position where our computer is not running as fast as it did when we bought it. There are many culprits that will cause your computer to run slow over time. One of the most common mistakes I find is a lot of people tend to download a lot of “so called” free software. When installing any free software many times there are other programs being installed along with the program you are intending to install. Never choose the “automatic” installation. If you choose the automatic installation it will install all these other programs automatically. Every one of us has found our self in a position where our computer is not running as fast as it did when we bought it. There are many culprits that will cause your computer to run slow over time. One of the most common mistakes I find is a lot of people tend to download a lot of “so called” free software. When installing any free software many times there are other programs being installed along with the program you are intending to install? Never choose the “automatic” installation. If you choose the automatic installation it will install all these other programs automatically. Most commonly it is toolbars that get installed along with the program you are trying to install which will make your browser slower and in some cases limit your search results. Always select the manual install option and pay attention to all the menus as you can choose not to install these other programs. Another reason your computer may be running slow is lack or RAM “Random Access Memory” It is easy to check if ram is the culprit for your computer running slow. You can use “System Information For Windows” to find out how much ram your computer has installed and what kind. You can download SIW here If you have a 32 bit system you need at least 3gb or ram and on a 64 bit system I recommend at least 6 gb or ram. A buildup of junk files, temporarily internet files, cookies, offline webpages, and thumbnails can also slow down your computer. The easiest way to remove these is by simply pressing the start button and typing in “disk cleanup” in the run menu. There are many programs you can get free or purchase online however most of them are just gimmicks. You can remove just about all your junk files by using the disk cleanup that comes installed in all windows operating systems.

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The Antivirus Protection Dillema

Antivirus protection has become as common as computers. Nearly every computer has some type of virus protection installed. The different flavors of protection packages vary almost as much as the different brands of computers. Typically there are only a few that are the most likely to end up on today’s computer system. Asking someone what their favorite antivirus program is invites an onslaught of different names that are usually accompanied by even more varied reasons. Some like Avast, AVG, or Microsoft System Essentials because of their cost, free. Others will spout off both popular and unpopular names like Norton, McAfee, Kaspersky, Trend Micro and others. If you ask the question why they have their particular antivirus package the answers are even more numerous than the software packages that exist. Some people will quickly answer, “That’s what came with my computer” while others say “That is what the person told me I should get when I bought the computer”. The real reasons behind what type of antivirus is used typically falls into four popular categories, Availability, Usability, Popularity, and Cost. While Norton and McAfee have the luxury of being the most recognizable due to the fact of their age, they also have availability bolstering their users. Almost every computer on the market today is accompanied by some type of trial package of these two antivirus packages. Other brands of antivirus protection are acquired through the process of people asking friends and other Internet users what the best antivirus to have is, or through any of the thousands of “REVIEW” sites that have populated the Internet today. The question is, are these the most reliable sources to rely on for such an important decision? Typically, friends and other Internet users are offering their view from personal experience. If they have a particular software package installed, have had none or only a few malware or virus problems and have an easy time operating the software it is a good choice in their perspective. Review sites that are found on the Internet are usually “Affiliate” driven meaning when you choose to click on one of the packages they are suggesting from their website they are compensated by the company you choose to go with. The personal experience perspective is not necessarily bad to use when making a decision it is not usually based on broad experience or intense research. The typical review site found on the Internet while not always bad is usually offering a biased view toward what antivirus package is best. Which presents the question of how in the world does one make an informed decision on the type of antivirus software to choose? Antivirus software falls into two main categories, Free and Paid. Under these categories you will likely notice they fall into subcategories, Antivirus Protection and Security Suites. In the Free category finding a security suite is not likely. Typically the focus of just protecting you from malware and viruses is the goal with insertion of subtle to blatant prompting of purchasing the paid version of the software. In the paid category security suites are usually the antivirus software combined with the companies version of a firewall, online backup and other types of services. One category that has yet to be mentioned here and that is becoming increasingly popular is Managed Antivirus protection. Large companies employ an IT staff to keep a watchful eye on their computers. Duties include a multitude of different things from computer installation, network monitoring, and typical software installation and repair. In order to effectively monitor and service hundreds or even thousands of computers at a time IT specialists employ specialized software that keeps a constant eye on each computer system alerting the IT staff when problems are detected. This style of computer care is becoming increasingly popular in the consumer market. Offering extensively researched and honed antivirus software like Vipre Business, and system health monitoring agents computer technicians are now capable of offering affordable protection with the added benefit of having that computer tech standing ready to assist when problems are detected. The reason the managed computer care concept has always been seen as a business only type of service before now is due to the past costs that were associated with this type of protection and service. Recent technology has made it possible for this type of service to be made available to the regular consumer at a cost that is competitive and in many instances even less expensive than the popular retail antivirus software currently available. Having not only advanced protection from viruses, but the addition of a qualified technician ready to help you in the event that problems present themselves without the need for you to carry your computer into the nearest computer store and wait for sometimes weeks for it to be returned, not to mention the saving of the average virus removal price of $169 is more than a good reason to consider the managed antivirus choice more closely when deciding what type of protection to employ on your home and personal computer systems.

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Being Safe In Front Of Your Computer Monitor Or Laptop Screen

Even though desktop computers and laptops have thoroughly replaced typewriters, I think it’s very important that you learn how to keep and maintain safety while in front of your computer. And more specifically, you need to learn how to minimize the amount of time that you spend in front of your monitor. Me personally, whenever I’m in front of my laptop, I keep the screen brightness to the absolute lowest setting, and I wear UV protecting sunglasses. Does this sound strange to you? Well, maybe it does, but I have noticed a decrease in eye strain and eye fatigue as opposed to staring at my screen “raw” for long periods of time. Now don’t get me wrong. If you have an office job, more than likely you will be required to spend long hours and time in front of your computer screen. In situations like this, sometimes protection is not available. But there are certain techniques that you can use to still maintain proper eye health while being in front of your computer. In today’s lesson, I want to reveal to you what some of these techniques are so that you can remain healthy while in front of your computer. These tips are things that are very simple to implement and use simply and easily. Here’s the first thing that you can do to remain healthy while in front of your computer monitor: 1) Make sure the monitor is 20 inches away from you This is a good rule of thumb to take notice of when staring at your monitor. And believe it or not, 20 inches isn’t a long distance. It’s long enough to protect yourself, yet short enough for you to still read and comprehend what you’re looking at in front of your computer screen. If this distance is too far for you, then consider purchasing some reading glasses. This will help you to better differentiate what you’re doing on your computer. 20 inches is a good distance, and is something that won’t hurt your eyes or cause you to strain to read what you’re looking at. Here’s another tip for remaining safe and healthy while in front of your computer monitor: 2) Make sure that the top of the monitor is at or below your eyes When I type on my laptop, there’s about a 3-inch gap between my eyes and the top of my laptop screen. So I have ample room to look at my screen – without hurting my eyes whatsoever. This is also a good rule of thumb to keep in mind also. If you don’t want the screen to affect your health, the distance and angle of the computer screen has to be adjusted. Also, make sure you don’t have a tiny monitor or laptop screen. Purchasing or upgrading to a larger monitor or screen is a good investment. You have to remember… you may be in front of your computer for hours at a time. For some people, this is 8 hours a day, 5 days a week… 365 days a year. So not properly taking care of your eye health and not taking these tips seriously can do some real damage to your eyes. You should strive to be as healthy as possible when in front of your computer. This is something that you have adjusted for your eye health everyday you go into work. Encourage others at your job to do the same thing, because the last thing that you want is for you and your co-workers to not do a good job at work – simply because their eyes hurt from staring at their computer all day. So keep this in mind. Good luck with maintaining safety while being in front of your computer monitor.

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Integrating Your Devices Through a Single Computer Protection and Internet Security System

Whether you’re using your home computer, or you’re out on the road with your laptop or notebook, or you’re checking your Facebook status through your tablet, or even if you’re on your smartphone one thing is certain – all of these devices can now be integrated to work as one. This means that you can work on your website through your desktop PC in the morning and create blog posts using your smartphone in the afternoon. But while linking your devices on the internet the potential for it or more precisely its database to be breached has also been increased. Do not take this risk like I did and when I tried to fix my computer and nothing helped. Get Protection Installing an anti-virus software in your PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone is not necessarily a bad idea, but the bad news is that traditional A/V clients are known to incapable of defending computer devices often. This is not good when you put sensitive information in your computer or smartphone while you make important transactions online, because of the looming threat that someone somewhere could steal your information and worst, use it against you. There is a new kind of computer protection and internet security system that uses cloud as the jump board to provide such protection to probably unlimited number of remote users. Even Symantec Corporation – the creator of the famous Norton computer protection line of products – have also developed their own cloud based IT support for subscribers in the business sector. If you require a high-end computer protection system, then you should opt for a cloud based pc maintenance and internet security provider. One Defender for All Devices The idea of a cloud based computer protection system has been around since late 2009 and basically every computer and internet security companies have developed their own version of a cloud based computer protection system. It’s not so surprising why many companies invested in this kind of computer/internet security as its potential is virtually limitless, which also means a lot of profits that can be made through it. Some small companies like Webroot and One Cloud Security have focused their services solely on a cloud based IT support and PC maintenance, and because they’re a small company they can offer cheaper rates compared to big corporations like Kaspersky, ESET, Symantec and others. A cloud based computer protection system would also work well on all devices and you’d paying for all of them for the price of one – that’s really cost-effective! Is there any Downside to this? According to experts there are still some negative aspects to this kind of computer protection system, after all, no system is perfect. The first negative aspect is how people perceives the development of new systems such as this one as being “better” than its predecessors, when it’s not. While its design and functions are far more complex clever hackers can still penetrate it and it’s just a matter of time before it breaks into the mainstream media, so don’t believe the hype. The second negative aspect of cloud security is that there is a potential risk in terms of how many people have access to your data and their attitude on dealing with it plus there’s also the issue of system downtime. What you should know about cloud computing security is that there are people on the other end of your computer that provides IT support and PC maintenance (among other things) to your computer. The company that employs them should vouch for their good character otherwise you shouldn’t do business with them at all. Another potential problem that exists with cloud security is the reliability of the company or its host server(s) to remain online 99.99% of the time. It is your responsibility to know for certain that the cloud based security company you’ll purchase services from is at the very least a reliable one. The Bottom Line Basically no company would want to create a bad reputation for themselves and so with that at least you’ll have an assurance that these cloud based security businesses will honor their part of the deal. Also having cloud security as your backup while you surf the web would guarantee that your device will be protected at all times. The scanning process of such systems is less intrusive compared to standalone A/V clients and internet security software, this simply means that they don’t occupy too much of your disc space or system RAM while scanning your PC. Finally, because they provide PC maintenance remotely, you can continue with whatever it is that you’re doing as you will hardly ever notice that they’re doing maintenance on any of your computer devices.

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Virus Removal Can Tune Up the Performance of Your PC

Virus removal is one of the most essential services that you will ever require on your computer. Viruses keep running as and when you switch on your computer, if the computer has already been infected. This will affect the performance of your computer, as well as expose the data stored on your computer to potential security threats. Threats posed by computer viruses Computer viruses pose a number of threats to the infected computers. If your computer is infected with a virus, it could cause all kinds of potential damages. It could pick up sensitive data such as your bank account number and your passwords from your computer and transmit the information to remote computers. It could paralyze some essential parts of your computer and thereby prevent you from using your computer normally. It could create illegitimate copies of your protected programs and data, and then paste it to other computers on the LAN or to other remote computers. It could simply pick up the files from your computer and transfer those to hackers. In short, there are a number of potential threats that viruses pose towards your computer. Online virus removal Availing online virus removal services has emerged as one of the most widely accepted ways of eliminating viruses from computers. There are a number of companies offering online virus removal as a service. These companies typically are available to serve their customers 24X7, because they employ front office representatives and back-office technical officers round the clock. Also, since the logistic overheads are relatively low for the online operations, these companies can often afford to offer the services for low prices. All of this makes these services preferable for the end-consumers. Performance tuning for your PC by virus removal One of the most noticeable impacts rendered by computer viruses is reduction of performance. Unless you carry out a PC tune up process, your PC will keep working extremely slow. However, a simple PC tune up process will not completely eradicate the problem as the root cause of the performance slowdown – the virus – needs to be eliminated for a long term solution. The virus removal will result in a significant PC tune up, as a lot of wasted resources will get recaptured by the process. Your PC will start functioning faster once you carry out the antivirus installation and virus removal process. Thus, eliminating virus is helpful both for your data security as well as your computer performance.

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