It seems there's a been a big push recently to punish those naughty whistleblowers who leaked government secrets and put everyone in danger. The only problem is, they didn't leak any secrets or put anyone in danger. Instead, they embarrassed their leaders and paid the price.
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I always recommend having a Software Firewall on your computer, but the one catch is that you have to know what to do when you get an alert. It's not very hard once you've seen it once or twice, but to help you walk through it, I've made this firewall flowchart:
Just start at the green oval and answer the yes/no questions to trace your way through.
Tags: Computer Security, Computers, Firewalls, Software FirewallIf you want to learn more about my professional background, click here to learn more.
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| Online Addiction: From gambling to surfing and online gaming, people can destroy themselves and others with online addiction. |
| Posting Online: The Internet never forgets anything completely. Make sure you don't make mistakes that will stick with you for the rest of your life. |
| Protecting Photos: The Internet never forgets anything completely. Make sure you don't make mistakes that will stick with you for the rest of your life. |
| Getting Tricked: You WERE doing fine... until someone convinced you to install a virus or give away your passwords. Don't fall for it! |
| Account Hijacking: One of the most common security risks today is people getting their accounts taken over and then used to trick their friends and family. |
| Trusting Webservices: An online service promises they'll 'Never abuse or misuse your data' and you believe them? Think again. |
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Concerned about online addiction? You should be. Learn the types, the signs, and the preventions.
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[Click for full description]One of the newest threats we face is the risk of someone getting control of your online account and using it against you and the people you know. Do everything you can to prevent that from happening!
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