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5 Guidelines to Guarantee Cyber Security

July 24, 2017 By James Wales Leave a Comment

5 Guidelines to Guarantee Cyber Security

Nobody wants their computer hacked or personal information compromised! So here are five guidelines to keep in mind to almost guarantee cyber security when browsing the web. Be wary of attachments With social media’s instant messaging capabilities and email’s attachment features, threats to your computer safety have just become more serious. Email attachments, most specifically, have […]

Filed Under: Features, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber attacks, cyber crime, cyber-security, data security, firewalls, passwords

Top Five Website Security Protection Issues

June 14, 2017 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Top Five Website Security Protection Issues

According to Creative Bloq, here are five website security protection tips to help you avoid the damage and destruction caused by hackers on a daily basis. You may not think your site has anything worth being hacked for, but websites are compromised all the time. The majority of website security breaches are not to steal […]

Filed Under: Features, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber-security, data security, hackers, HTTPS, passwords, security protection, tips, XSS Attacks

What Potatoes Can Teach Us About Security

May 26, 2017 By James Wales Leave a Comment

What Potatoes Can Teach Us About Security

I love hash browns and roasted potato hash. And although hashing your stored password data doesn’t require a little salt, pepper, and ketchup, doing so can be delicious to your clients – and keep them coming back for more of what you’re offering them year-after-year. Doesn’t that sound s-mashing! Do you have a website that […]

Filed Under: Features, Popular Tagged With: cyber-security, data security, hackers, hashing, identity theft, passwords, website security

Key Strategies to Stay Safe Online

March 18, 2017 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Key Strategies to Stay Safe Online

There are a few key strategies to stay safe online and security experts say that a combination of safe behavior and products helps keep users protected. The online world is a scary and dangerous place. Viruses and malware that steal information make their way onto computers. Hackers hijack devices and demand a ransom to get back […]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: cyber-security, data breach, hackers, identity theft, online safety, password managers, passwords

Hackers Guess Passwords Too Easily

November 16, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Hackers Guess Passwords Too Easily

According to new research, hackers guess passwords too easily, causing a major threat to online security. The problem begins when hackers guess passwords and obtain access to private information. The problem continues when hackers access accounts by exploiting security shortfalls such as when the individual being hacked uses passwords that contain personal information. Then, the […]

Filed Under: News, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber attacks, cyber crime, data breach, data security, email protection, hackers, identity theft, passwords

Young Adults Care About Online Security

November 16, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Young Adults Care About Online Security

Young adults seem to be wiser than adults when it comes to understanding the risks associated with online business and personal interactions. According to a study by Pew Research, titled The state of privacy in post-Snowden America, young adults are generally more focused than are their elders when it comes to online privacy. The study brackets […]

Filed Under: Commentary, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber-security, data security, hackers, identity theft, passwords, personally identifiable information

Online Consumers are Tired of Security Warnings

November 9, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Online Consumers are Tired of Security Warnings

According to a study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), online security threats are  still an issue. Security fatigue, or simply being tired of online security warnings has made some people feel indifferent towards potential risks. The paper found that people feel “overwhelmed” with having to be on constant alert from cyber […]

Filed Under: News, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber-security, hackers, online business, passwords, security warnings, website security

New Book Says “The Hackers are Coming!”

November 9, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

New Book Says “The Hackers are Coming!”

Learn how to improve your online security skills by reading Ronald Nutter’s new book “The Hackers Are Coming.” This online security expert will help you choose the best password management and two-factor authentication tools. These tools won’t keep breaches like the one at Yahoo from happening, you’ll need daily vulnerability scanning to even have a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: cyber-security, data security, hack-proof, hackers, passwords, two-factor authentication, vulnerabilities, website security

PCI Says Passwords Need Strengthening

October 25, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

PCI Says Passwords Need Strengthening

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has released version 3.2. One of the key changes is an update to requirement 8.3. According to Crystal Bedell, Journalist with CIO.com, “This update highlights what the security industry already knows: Passwords are no longer a sufficient means of controlling access to sensitive data. In a word, […]

Filed Under: News, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber-security, passwords, Payment Card Industry, PCI DDS

Tips During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 22, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Tips During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

No matter what type of online business you do, all websites warrant some level of cybersecurity scrutiny. Spend some time during Cybersecurity Awareness Month thinking about what you need to do to make yourself less vulnerable to attack as you use the Internet. Passwords Changing passwords and making sure that you don’t use the same […]

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