Online Security Video How to Avoid Trojan Credit Card Scams
There is an online threat which has been common on Microsoft Windows computers for years now, but which is now becoming a real problem for Apple’s Macs as well. Click the image below to watch the video lesson:
Tips to Remember Passwords & Improve Your Memory
I thought I’d share this good tip for remembering & keeping track of passwords with you, which is part of a post on Lifehacker.com (see link below for original article). It’s not a new article, but has some good info. This password technique is almost identical to the one I’ve been using for the better part of a decade now.
What is Metadata – Can Hidden Information in Photos and Other Files Risk Your Privacy
A lot of people are unwittingly publishing information about themselves online when they share photos and videos online. This information is revealed in something called “metadata” which you can think about as “data about the data”, or info about the information (data) in the file.
Computer Question What Is a Torrent Site and Are They Dangerous?
In this article I’ll answer a question sent in by a student named Daniel McClutchy who writes:
“Hi Worth: Your CDs have helped a great deal to understand the internet and computer basics.
Thanks.
I have a question for you. Can you explain what a torrent site is? I followed a recommendation of a co-worker and logged on to one.
Video: How to Spot and Avoid Phishing Scams
A few days ago, I posted an article called Understanding URLs or Web Addresses To Help Be Protected From Phishing Scams which taught you the basics of understanding “URLs” or web addresses, so you could recognize and avoid a common trick used by online scammers to fool people into thinking links in emails were legit.
Understanding URLs or Web Addresses To Help Be Protected From Phishing Scams
An online scam that almost had me fooled – here’s a tip to protect you
A while back I wrote you about how a number of people had their Apple iTunes account broken into, and I mentioned how this most likely happened due to “phishing scams”.
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