How-To: Browse Privately on Your iPhone


Updated 02/18/12 8:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Browse Privately on Your iPhone or iPad

Another day, another privacy concern. This time (in basic terms), Google (and other companies) were able to bypass the iPhone and iPad's privacy settings in order to track which websites you visit on Safari. This isn't limited to Google sites — any site you visit is trackable. Whether or not Google meant to track your browsing history is moot. They have since reworked the bypass and have Read more

7 Ways You Can Avoid Internet Fraud and Phishing Scams


Updated 12/20/11 9:55 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Online Shopping Safety Tips

The holiday season is here and millions of Americans are heading out to tackle their last-minute shopping lists. Though doing the lions share of your shopping online can save you time, there are many dangers lurking out there on the Internet, especially where there are credit cards involved. One recent Internet phishing scam involves Apple fans, and a so-called "Christmas Awards" program. This Read more

How-To: Keep Facebook From Tracking Your Data Across the Web


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Keep Facebook From Tracking You

Facebook has had some issues with privacy in the past, and this week a new privacy issue was discovered: Facebook can track you across the web, even if you're logged out of your account. At the basic level, your web browser contains cookies from Facebook that remember your log-in info, but there are more. The company has removed one cookie that reported your user ID until you shut down your Read more

Bear Grylls Dishes Up Cybersecurity Tips For the "Digital Wild"


Updated 09/19/11 9:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bear Grylls Cybersecurity Tips

You may know Bear Grylls best as the ultimate adventurer on Man vs. Wild, but after his website was hacked recently, he turned his focus to the dangers of the "digital wild." I got a chance to speak with Bear last week, where we chatted about his own cybersecurity experiences along with some advice, tips, and tricks you should keep in mind while navigating your own "digital wild." According to Read more

Top 10 Most Dangerous Celebrities in Cyberspace


Updated 09/15/11 4:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Heidi Klum and Other Most Dangerous Celebrities in Cyberspace

McAffee released its list of top ten most dangerous celebrities in cyberspace earlier today, knocking a few past "winners" down, while some up-and-coming celebs are making their way up through the ranks. Being named one of the "most dangerous celebrities" on the Internet may not be a good thing though — Google results containing these celebrity names are more likely to be riddled with malware Read more

Facebook's New Privacy and Sharing Controls Explained


Updated 08/23/11 2:39 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Facebook Privacy and Sharing Controls

Facebook just rolled out new privacy controls for the things you share. Similar to Google+, Facebook is allowing users to share posts and photos with certain groups or lists of people and making it a whole lot easier to manage your photos and content. Find out more about each of the changes (which should be rolled out over the next few days) in this slideshow guide. Read more

Cell Phone Safety Tips For Paris Hilton (and You)


Updated 08/17/11 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cell Phone Safety Tips

Reality star Paris Hilton reportedly lost two smartphones on a flight from Dubai to Manila over the weekend. Though both phones were located in her carry-on bag, she couldn't find them once it was time to deboard the plane. We've all experienced that sinking feeling when you can't find your cell; it's more than just a communication device these days. It's a device that holds a lot of personal Read more

How to Keep Your Kids Safe on the Internet


Updated 08/10/11 7:15 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Set Up Parental Controls on Your Mac and PC

I'm not a mom yet myself, but I've seen first hand how tricky it is for parents when their kids first start getting online. Your little ones are growing up in the age of tech, so it's no wonder they are surfing the Internet at a younger age, but are they doing it safely? According to a new study, 69 percent of parents are worried about online interactions like contact from strangers, displaying Read more

Fraud Awareness Week: How to Protect Yourself Online


Updated 08/02/11 7:33 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Protect Yourself From Online Fraud

This week may be National Fraud Awareness Week, but we think that protecting yourself online should be something you keep at the top of mind all year long. If you shop or browse online, you'll want to take heed to these tips that can keep you from being fooled by phishing scams and create airtight passwords. Read on! Don't be fooled by fake log-in screens: If you're already signed into Twitter, Read more

California's Social Networking Privacy Act — Way to Go or Going Too Far?


Updated 06/02/11 11:17 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

California's Social Networking Privacy Act SB242 Details

There's a new law being shopped around California's senate called SB242, or the Social Networking Privacy Act, which requires social networks to allow parents full access to their kids' profiles and even lets them request removal of text or photos from a minor's (under 18) profile. For me, this calls into question the rights of the user. Facebook allows users age 13 and up to open an account, and Read more