Encryption is the science of encoding and decoding secret messages. It began as cryptography—the ancient Greeks used it to protect sensitive information that might fall into the hands of their enemies. More recently, governments have used encryption for military purposes, but these days the term if often used in reference to online security. Encryption is Read more…
Have you ever been on a long road trip with your children? Then you will agree: It’s great to have something to entertain your children, to distract them from the boring drive. Today smartphones and tablets are a great source to keeping kids occupied for long periods of time, not only on the road. AVAST […]
Kids are online now more than ever with Internet access at home, school and on-the-go with mobile devices. The United Kingdom’s four largest Internet Service Providers have collectively launched Internet Matters, a non-profit organization that helps parents keep their kids safe online. According to Internet Matters, nine in ten kids under the age of ten go […]
A UK Government public awareness campaign Cyberstreetwise.com launched this week, aiming to help educate UK consumers and small businesses about online security. The campaign, running for three months via radio, outdoor and online advertising, offers tips to help people improve their performance online, and help keep important and personal information safe.
We know that most of the UK population are not doing enough to protect themselves, leaving themselves open for cybercriminals to access their data and abuse their personal info, tricking them into downloading malware.
Cyberstreetwise is advising people in the UK to adopt a few simple online behaviours to make them and their families safer, such as:
Have a look at the site – and your own personal devices – and please spread the word. Be Cyberstreetwise!
Encryption is the science of encoding and decoding secret messages. It began as cryptography—the ancient Greeks used it to protect sensitive information that might fall into the hands of their enemies. More recently, governments have used encryption for military purposes, but these days the term if often used in reference to online security. Encryption is Read more…
With the eCommerce industry reaching new heights, creating the best web experience possible for your site visitors is going to be even more crucial to success. Users expect much more than basic product photos and descriptions when it comes to online shopping, and with these increased expectations comes new responsibilities for merchants. Optimization testing can Read more…
Recently, a story ran in CNNMoney.com about the cyberattack experience of a small online retailer. Not only was their site victimized once, but twice in the span of four years. Over 1,000 dollars later, the owners were able to get back on their feet, but many other small businesses won’t be so lucky. Today, cyberattacks Read more…
We sure didn’t see this one coming. Turns out, our teenage son’s password (and our bank account) recently got hacked—by a friend. Seems the theft was pretty simple to pull off. The culprit—a frequent visitor to our home—simply looked over my son’s shoulder as he typed in his iTunes password. Then, for the next six Read more…
Users experienced widespread delays and outages in Internet service around the world this week after a group called Spamhaus made a new addition to its spam blacklist—a Dutch company called Cyberbunker. Email service providers (like Gmail or Hotmail) use blacklist services like Spamhaus to separate likely spam messages from legitimate mail, and as it turns Read more…
Ecommerce is shaping up to be a major part of the global retail market, with Forrester predicting that U.S. online retail sales alone will top $370 Billion by 2017. With this in mind, it’s no wonder so many people hope to take advantage of these profits by creating their own online business. Although it’s easier Read more…