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How to Use Email Safely

These days, email is such a prevalent part of both our personal and professional lives that we use email almost automatically and naturally. Sometimes we might not realise that our actions can compromise the privacy and safety of our personal information, and even the information of the other people in our contact lists. There are [...]

Published by QNet on October 22nd, 2010 at 10:10 am

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How to Engage Safely in Social Media

Social networking sites and social media have brought about a paradigm shift in the way we use the Internet and connect to people across the world. While this innovation has been a boon for building relationships and business connections, it has brought with it a whole new set of risks to the users of such [...]

Published by QNet on October 15th, 2010 at 12:10 am

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Is It Safe to Have One Account Login For Your Desktop and For Your Online Accounts?

A single sign-on to multiple utilities was meant to provide access to multiple resources through one set of credentials. Soon, reality set in. People realised that a single sign-on was not only difficult to set up, but also risky if not paired with strong authentication mechanisms. For end-users, a single sign-on was meant for convenience, [...]

Published by QNet on October 7th, 2010 at 06:10 pm

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How Do You Know If Your Desktop Security Has Been Breached?

Securing your desktop is perhaps the first step you should normally undertake to ensure a smooth, hassle-free computing experience. However, breaches of desktop security are quite common these days and you need to take proper precautionary measures to thwart your unknown attackers. Here is a list of symptoms that indicate your machine has been invaded [...]

Published by QNet on September 29th, 2010 at 01:09 pm

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In What Ways Can Someone Break into Your Computer?

Your computer is the primary point of entry to your information resources. If the security of the machine is poor, potential intruders can easily bypass this obstacle. In order to safeguard your computer, there is a huge variety of security software available. However, unless you get the best security software, you will still be at [...]

Published by QNet on September 24th, 2010 at 12:09 pm