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President Trump Says No Computer is Safe

January 20, 2017 By James Wales Leave a Comment

President Trump Says No Computer is Safe

Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump says that “no computer is safe” when it comes to keeping information private. He expressed growing skepticism about the overall security of online communications. His administration is likely to use the un-safe internet often for everything from day-to-day planning to international relations. Trump rarely uses email or computers, despite his […]

Filed Under: Commentary, Features, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber-security, hackers, President Trump, vulnerabilities, website security

Security Expert Brian Krebs Says: Buy Quality Hardware

January 10, 2017 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Security Expert Brian Krebs Says: Buy Quality Hardware

Security expert Brian Krebs says people using the internet are safer if they purchase quality hardware. The 43-year-old Alabama native writes Krebs on Security. It’s a one-man operation focused on digital crime. His encyclopedic knowledge of the subject and his network of contacts has made his blog essential reading for anyone interested in cyber crime and […]

Filed Under: Features, Popular, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber crime, cyber-security, hackers, quality computer hardware, unsafe websites, website security

Better Stacked Than Hacked!

January 6, 2017 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Better Stacked Than Hacked!

Are you like most business owners? Most business owners say that they would rather have stacks of cash than to have their websites hacked. They say it, but they usually don’t do anything about it. It’s like saying you want to lose 15 pounds and then eating a box of Twinkies. It just doesn’t make […]

Filed Under: Features, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber-security, hack-proof, hackers, identity theft, Payment Card Industry, Stacked with Cash, unsafe websites, vulnerabilities, website security

Who Is Protecting Your Website?

December 19, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Who Is Protecting Your Website?

We pay quite a bit of money for insurances and warranties that are protecting our cars, homes, your offline business assets, and our health. These protective measures are important to us. They give us peace of mind knowing that if there are any problems that the responsible parties will help us resolve any problems quickly […]

Filed Under: Commentary, Features, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber attacks, cyber crime, cyber-security, data breach, data security, ecommerce, hackers, identity theft, online business, SSL Certificates, vulnerabilities, website security

Ignoring PCI Compliance Regulations is a Bad Idea

December 16, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Ignoring PCI Compliance Regulations is a Bad Idea

Letting an employee stay an employee just because you would feel bad firing him is a bad idea. Not changing your password to all your website’s areas of access after firing someone is a worse idea. But ignoring basic PCI compliance regulations could be the worst idea of all. With more than 510 million records […]

Filed Under: Commentary, Features, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber-security, hackers, online business, Payment Card Industry, PCI DDS, security warnings, vulnerabilities, website security

Common Traits of Trolls and Hackers

December 12, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Common Traits of Trolls and Hackers

Trolls and hackers are similar to each other in several ways. Both species are annoying and enjoy causing problems. I’m not talking about the trolls that try to upset everyone in online forums with rude and obnoxious posts. Although, who’s to say that that’s not how hackers spend their free time. Here are five ways […]

Filed Under: Commentary, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber attacks, cyber-security, hackers, identity theft, personally identifiable information, trolls, unsafe websites, vulnerabilities, website security

Websites are Like Banks with Unlocked Windows

December 5, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Websites are Like Banks with Unlocked Windows

Even in today’s world of secure video technology, there are still banks that get robbed every so often. But usually, it’s not because of carelessness. In addition to other security precautions, for example, banks usually lock their windows. E-commerce websites need to be just as secure as offline banks. The problem is, many online business […]

Filed Under: Commentary, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber crime, cyber-security, data breach, hackers, Like Banks with Open Windows, Payment Card Industry, vulnerabilities, website security

Hackers Are Bullies!

November 28, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Hackers Are Bullies!

There has been a ton of emphasis on bullying lately. Many good-hearted people are attempting to remove it permanently from the schools. With so much focus, it’s a wonder we haven’t discussed the role that hackers play as bullies. We often hear about the abuses they’ve performed on big, strong companies like Yahoo, Google, Best […]

Filed Under: Commentary, Trust Guard Tagged With: Bullies, costs of website security, cyber crime, cyber-security, hack-proof, hackers, Online Bullies, vulnerabilities, website security

The Top Three PCI Compliance Mistakes

November 17, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

The Top Three PCI Compliance Mistakes

The truth is that most business owners misunderstand PCI compliance and website security in general. That’s why mistakes – avoidable mistakes – are made. The result is significant economic, legal and reputational problems. Some online businesses get hacked just when they start producing revenue. Others have their websites compromised when they’re making millions. Regardless, it’s […]

Filed Under: Trust Guard Tagged With: costs of website security, cyber attacks, cyber crime, cyber-security, data breach, data security, hackers, identity theft, Payment Card Industry, PCI DDS, vulnerabilities, website security

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

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