How to Secure Public Wi-Fi Access

Currently the number of Wi-Fi access points grow exponentially. However, not every WiFi network capable of providing protection as a private home. Devices such as notebooks, tablets, or smartphones that use the original settings and firewall may not be enough to keep you safe from hackers nosy action while on the go.

If you want to store your information in the file is safe, there are some important tips to protect yourself when you are away from home.

1. Turn off Sharing Mode

You can share a lot of data such as music, videos, files, and even use a remote login from another computer over a Wi-Fi home of your own. In a public Wi-Fi networks, if you do not disable this setting when connecting to the network, other people around you may be able to hack your PC via WiFi.

If you are using a Windows PC, you can start by going to the advanced sharing settings in Network and Internet settings in the Control Panel. From here, you can choose to share files, printers, and networks are found, it will make your computer appear connected on the same network. For Mac, just go to System Preferences, then share, and make sure there are no other options are used.

2. Get a Virtual Private Network (VPN)

The safest way to browse the public network is using a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN will give you a secure network while using public Wi-Fi, you get the benefits of a private network while still having the freedom of public Wi-Fi. Currently there are many free VPN services available generally available, which ensures the security services on the network is a smart choice to protect your personal information.

3. Avoid Automatic Wi-Fi Connection

Smartphone or tablet can be set to automatically connect to Wi-Fi, this is a setting that can jeopardize your privacy. This allows the device you use to connect to the public network without your permission, and you can also automatically connect to the network that was set up especially dangerous to steal information. The most modern smartphones have the option of disabling by default, but this setting should always check. First, open the Wi-Fi from the settings of the phone, if you do not see the connection option is automatically installed the device in your possession is secure.

4. Use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

A website is basically just transfer the contents in plain text form, It is easier for anyone to sneak in your network connection. Many sites use SSL to encrypt the data transfer, but you do not have to rely on the site for shelter services. You can create an encrypted connection SSL browser extensions Everywhere. By enabling this plugin, almost all sites will be protected connections using SSL to ensure secure data transfer from any prying eyes.

5. Use Two Types of Authentication

Two types of authentication means you need two pieces of information to enter the account you have, one of them using something that you know while others wear what you have. This mode is often used by taking the code and the code will be sent to your phone. Today many popular sites use the service supports two types of authentication, it explains if someone is able to get your password via public Wi-Fi networks, they will not be able to access the account.

6. Confirmation Network Name

Sometimes hackers will set up a fake WiFi network that is not recognized by other WiFi users. This fake network device that you can put to use in a dangerous situation, if you are not sure about the official network. While at a cafe or a place to eat, the employee will notify the official network name and help you get connected. If there is no one around to ask, should you move to a different location where you can be sure there is no Wi-Fi network false.

7. Protect Your Passwords

Using a combination of unique passwords for different accounts, can help you when one accounts had problems. Application password manager like KeePass or LastPass might be able to help you stay safe. Both of these applications store your information in a different way, KeePass database storing an encrypted file on your computer, while LastPass stores your identity in the cloud. There are pros and cons for each service, but both applications is claimed is completely safe.

8. Turn on your firewall

Most operating systems available today, most have been fitted firewall that monitors the entry and exit connections. Firewall does not provide complete protection, but the setting feels quite helpful if active.

In Windows notebook, find your firewall settings in the Control Panel under System and Security. Click on Windows Firewall, and then click Turn Windows Firewall On or Off. Enter your administrator password, and then verify that Windows Firewall is active. Settings on the Mac is in System Preferences, then Security and Privacy on the Mac. Navigate to the Firewall tab and click Turn On Firewall. If these settings are grayed out, click the padlock icon in the bottom left, enter your password, and then follow the steps again.

9. Run Anti-Virus Software

Always use anti-virus software current, it can help give you a warning first if your system has been compromised when connected to the network. A warning will be shown if your PC detects known viruses, or any suspicious behavior, such as the modification of the registry file.

When running the software, anti-virus software can not capture all unauthorized activity that occurs in the network, it is a great way to protect your device from malware attacks.

Google Manipulates Search Results

Google has been in the investigation of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for 9 months over alleged manipulation of search results. Today, the internet giant has agreed to change some business practices that could potentially reduce the search results.

Google said that it will allow site owners to block their pages from search results specials. Suppose a user tried to find a comparison of goods through Google Shopping, the search results would be less.

The change comes after the FTC reprimanded Google not to abuse the online content that comes from shopping or travel sites to be displayed in a special search hers.

FTC worried if Google can act as a hub for certain services and the site had no way to resist, the creator of the site and their funding sources are likely to be difficult because it is dominated by the Internet giant.

In short, the hotel review site owners may not want to review his show on the page Google Travel, Google Travel fearing visitors no longer visit the original site

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

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Identity theft occurs when someone accesses the data another person's identity with the intent to commit fraud or theft. The data include names, addresses, tax, date of birth, credit card numbers and other. Identity theft is widely used for opening a credit card account fraud, filing a loan or obtaining mortgage / car.

When we understand how identity theft occurs, fraud by various methods tend to have two categories. Low-tech methods such as clean up the trash and phone scams are easier to overcome because they are taking advantage of the victim's personal habits. But when the understanding of identity theft methods with high technology, not much you can do because personal information was stolen from someone you provide for business purposes, such as buying a house or get insurance quotes.

A large number of cases involving identity theft by children caused by the misuse of identity that parents do their own children, but there are still many cases the perpetrators are friends or even family members. The best thing to do is to keep your personal information safe, although safety box at a bank is still a good idea if you are able to hire. Fraudulent use of e-mail is probably the most famous, because a fraudster can send thousands of emails at a time. But this is really just a phishing techniques to bring you into the conversation over the phone, so the phone fraud is a real danger.

Importance of identity protection:

• Households earning $100k + per year have the highest identity fraud rate at 7.4% 
• The average cost per person of having identities stolen is $1,513 
• 11.6 million adults were victims of identity fraud in 2011 and a total of $18 billion was lost.

Alarming stats for social media/ smartphone users that have experience identity fraud: 

• 6.6% of victims are smartphone owners 
• 6.8% of victims are social media users who click on the applications 
• 8.2% of victims are social media users who have “checked in” using their smartphone GPS 
• 10.1% of victims are LinkedIn users

Do you know how fast a professional hacker can breach your password security? 

• If you have 6 characters in your password with no symbol, it only takes a professional .000224 seconds 
• If you have 10 characters and one symbol in your password, it takes up to 20 days for a professional to break in. 
• What would this mean to your online banking, personal information and overall privacy? 
• Are you alarmed by the stats listed?
• How hack-friendly is your password?

Theft with high technology is very difficult to trace, where their professional thieves spread Malware, Malicious Software, Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Rootkits, only those professionals who can ward off identity theft. LifeLock has many professionals who will help you from potential identity. Warranty service LifeLock will spend up to $ 1 million to hire experts, lawyers, investigators, consultants, and anyone who needs to help your recovery.

LifeLock provides five important points of protection such as Monitoring, Scanning, Responding, Guarantee and tracking. With the protection that we do not have to worry if someone tries to commit identity theft, and LifeLock will contact you to rectify the situation quickly, check out  LifeLock on Twitter.

Specialized Search Engines for xxx Domain

A specialized search engine pornographic content has been launched by ICM Registry. Xxx Search.xxx only bring results to minimize malware / Malware and spam are often found in the search engines and prevent users from Google autocompleting wrong.

Autocompleting is a component that automatically search the data according to the typing in a combobox and texfield, this melting can usually be done by looking for the exact same data or data that is almost similar.

"The search engine only for pornographic content. Machine through the many porn sites that can be searched," said ICM Registry CEO Stuart Lawney.

This search engine itself to use the domain. Xxx, domain formally generally sold in December last year. Meanwhile, the use xxx domain becomes a center of controversy because of a number of parties filed legal action to enter the domain into the "red zone" internet.

Xxx web domain officially go on general sale in December last year, despite the ongoing legal bid to block the creation of a so-called "red light zone" internet.

Access Network Using the Technology of Glasses

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Some smart glasses technology that has been designed and continuously developed like Google Augmented Reality Glasses, Robotics eyeglassess, Contact Lenses. Robotics Eyeglassess that will help the blind to read braille through a sensor camera so they are easily and quickly receive the information they need. Contact Lenses are combined with hundreds of LEDs that will help the eye see the text and images on a smartphone, speech translate into real-time caption, visual navigation, internet and social media access and many other functions. Glasses continue to develop into functional and stylish accessories. Emerging technologies takes glasses to a new level with other stylish glasses.

Emerging optical technologies will certainly bring positive change for everyone who has used eyeglasses. Research and development of smart glasses has been done by Google, where they have created a smart glasses that can be used to take pictures, record videos, and run the applications and their range of services such as Google Map, Google docs, Google + and so on.

These smart glasses real form of future technologies. Google augmented reality glasses will bring smarthphone features into it. Google Augmented Reality Glasses is displaying various information such as weather forecasts, temperatures, maps that will help you in your journey. Not only that, Google Augmented Reality Glasses is also able to scan a concert poster and display information about ticket prices and other details of the concert. Check out  this Emerging Technology Info Graphic from Zenni Optical and take a look at some of the fantastic deals on their website.

When you in a bookstore, Google augmented reality glasses can also give information about the discount program, and will also help to find the book you need. By using Google's advanced eyewear, you also took some photos and video can then be directly shared with colleagues or people you care about. Google glasses can also prevent users from breaking down because Google augmented reality glasses can inform any track the jammed as well as providing an alternative route suggestions.

Mozilla Developed the Apps Store

Mozilla was a serious climb to build its own operating system project that is named Boot to Gecko (B2G). It is expected that Mozilla will soon announce his new platform at the Mobile World Congress 2012 next week.

B2G is itself a cross-platform operating system and device, because it's based mobile browser that supports HTML5. Well, it was rumored that B2G would require a separate application, which means that Mozilla will bring Mozilla Apps Store or a Marketplace to distribute their applications.

"We will soon announce the Mozilla Web Apps platform, which is a tripartite approach to developers to build applications to a higher level," Mozilla said in a statement.  Although Mozilla has explicitly announced the presence of online stores, it is expected that the Marketplace will also provide a neutral territory for the mobile operating system to come.

The presence of new services is of course out simboisi mutualism for mozilla and developers, especially with the theme that it is web apps, to save costs. The company is hoping that the combination of open standards for development will be an attractive approach for developers.

Copy Paste Religion in Sweden

The Swedish government has recently acknowledged a doctrine that venerated principle of a variety of information freely. A religion that calls itself Kopimism now been legally recognized in the country. Adherents of the Church Kopimism believe all things to share information, especially on the internet, is something sacred. Because according to them, form 'Copy Paste', is the value of information that can be used together. This teaching also holds the 'CTRL + C and CTRL + V', which is the keyboard shortcut for copying and pasting, as a sacred symbol of their religion.

Kopimism have attempted to achieve legal recognition in Sweden for over a year. Chairman of the Council of Churches, Gutstav Nipe, said Kopimism have tried three times to register at the Swedish Agency for Administrative Services. But just before Christmas yesterday, officially recognized religions. With this recognition from the Swedish government, the Church will Kopimism legally protected in the country and have potential access to funding assistance from the government.

Recognition Kopimism Church is the latest success for Europe are struggling to provide free and open internet freedom. The presence of this teaching in accordance with the Pirate Party ', which was formed in Sweden in 2006. The party aims to reform copyright laws and patents and to protect online access to information. Pirate Party won more than 7 percent of the vote in the Swedish general election of 2009, and has spawned an international movement under the banner "Pirate Parties International".  Not everything has gone smoothly for the Church Kopimism. Many of the international insistence on the existence of such teachings because it is still controversial.

Intel's Support for the Cloud

More and more people and devices connected to the Internet will lead to rapid growth in cloud-based services. Explained Intel Corporation Executive Vice President Sean Maloney cloud services will be moved to storage, synchronization and entertainment, and Intel is ready to grow with it. He said that a new Intel-based servers required for each of approximately 600 new smartphone or every 122 new tablet that connects to the Internet.

He also emphasized the company's vision "Cloud 2015" on the world interoperabitas cloud, which allows different companies to share data over private and public cloud; network that allows the movement of workloads among servers in the datacenter and in order to optimize energy efficiency and intelligent systems capable of supporting cloud other devices through sorting applications, command, and processes.

He also emphasized the important role of Taiwan's IT industry in the transformation of the next computation. He called for collective innovation that will bring the industry into the next era in which computing takes a new shape and become increasingly widespread and affordable. "Taiwan's IT industry will play a role in realizing this vision," said Sean Maloney.

Dangers of Internet Content for Children's Development

Rapid advancement of technology certainly provide benefits for humans on this earth. Beneath a myriad of advantages, it turns out there is the very danger for children's development, especially those fond of using the computer. A series of content presented via computer is not feasible practically consumed by children. For example porn videos and music videos that should be enjoyed by adults. Two things can affect your child's mental and behavior.

To avoid this, all parents must control and direct their children when opening the computer. More attention from parents can prevent children to try to access a variety of adult videos. On the other hand, many parents have little time to guide their children when using computers. You as a parent really does not need to worry. There are other strategies that can be applied when you are busy with the working world.

In this condition, then the parents should be able to buy a computer, device or Internet service with adult content are blocked. Because very risky to give confidence to the child to control himself.  The study was released Reg Bailey, Chief of the Union Mother, in addition to adult video content, your child is safe from ad also ensured that smells of sexuality.

Understandably, most ads, videos and television programs present sexual pictures wallpaper close to the children. In addition, support is also needed from the internet service providers to help parents block adult content. Then develop a better way, for example by checking the user's age.

Google Sued Paypal

Internet giant Google PayPal strongly denied allegations that call it had stolen the idea for a mobile payment system, Google Wallet. Not long after introducing Google Wallet service, eBay and its online payment unit PayPal cast lawsuits and claims Google stole confidential data similar payments system development belongs to them.

In tuntutannnya, PayPal said that it had worked hard for three years to launch a payment system via mobile devices Android. In that project, PayPal is also working with Google. PayPal claims that Google deliberately pulled Vice President of Platform, Mobile and New Ventures them at that time, Osama Bedier, after plowing their idea of mobile payments. Bedier officially appointed Vice President of Payments Google and participate develop Google Wallet service.

"Bedier has extensive knowledge of the ability of PayPal as well as strategies, plans and market intelligence on mobile payment systems and other related technologies," according to a PayPal claim.  Responding to accusations that Google seemed to be ready to 'fight' at the green table. Silicon Valley is built on the ability of each individual utilizing their knowledge and expertise to find better job opportunities. The idea was conceived by California law and public policy,

We respect the confidential company and will defend ourselves from these allegations, "said Google in a statement.

The latest Version of WordPress 3.2

The latest version of WordPress, 3.2 beta 1 is available for download. For users who are interested can download it. WordPress 3.2 beta 1 presents the various features, including new themes, improved display face for the admin, fullscreen mode, and more.

Unfortunately in this latest version of WordPress, it does not support older browsers such as Internet Explorer 6. The latest beta version of WordPress is promising improved performance and speed. Update notifokasi also exist in the browser update. There was also a fashion 'distraction-free writing' that allows users to write in full-screen for both visual and HTML modes.

Themes are used to WordPress 3.2 is Twenty Eleven, which can rotate the picture in the header, and much more. WordPress 3.1 was launched three months ago. Users who wish to use WordPress, 3.2 beta 1 for the building site should wait until the final release is launched. WordPress 2.3 final version is expected to be launched in June.

Children Under Age Have Social Networking Profiles

According to a recent survey of the European Commission (EC), the number of children who use social networking sites have increased. In fact, 50 percent of children aged 9 to 12 years in the UK already have a profile. EC expressing overall, 43 respondents who had their young have a survey on social networking profiles. Especially for the age group 13 to 16 years and even increased to 88 percent.

Results of a survey of 25 thousand young people across Europe, one in 10 respondents claimed to have a public profile, in which one-fifth claimed to display the address and phone number.  Age group 9 to 12 years were more likely to display their important information in the public domain. But only half of respondents aged 11 and 12 years claimed to understand how to change the privacy settings in various social media.

The results of this survey clearly worrying, given the fragility of young Internet users. "The number of children who access social networks increases, but most of them have not done the necessary steps to protect themselves," said Neelie Kroes as EU commissioner for the digital agenda.  "All social networking sites should immediately restrict access to the profile of these children only to the list of contacts that has been approved as well as through search engines," said Neelie Kroes.

Neelie Kroes also appealed to the sites that have not been registered in the European Union regulations relating to use of social networking is safe to immediately register.  In 2009, 17 companies including Bebo, Google and YouTube, Microsoft Europe, Myspace and Yahoo Europe have enrolled in these regulations in order to improve the security of social networking users under the age of 18.

ICANN Hired Ex-Hacker

ICANN appointed former hacker Jeff Moss to address cyber security issues. Moss Jeff has been known as Dark Tangent, the founder of the Black Hat computer security conference and the event popular hacker gathering, DefCon, which is held annually in Las Vegas. But starting today, Moss will start his new job as Vice President and Chief Security Officer for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).

"I can not think of candidates who have a better understanding of security threats that haunt the Internet users as well as knowing how to best protect themselves in cyberspace besides Jeff Moss," says ICANN chief executive Rod Beckstrom.
  
Being a 'hacker' for over 20 years, Moss hopes to utilize their knowledge for the benefit of ICANN.

"I can not wait to give my expertise to ICANN. My role to coordinate the delivery system to the global Internet address means I have a position of leadership in identifying and dealing with online threats against the Domain Name System is at risk around 2 billion Internet users worldwide. Jeff Moss has a thorough knowledge of hackers to fight the battle against cyber threats, "said Rod Beckstrom.

Spam Filtering Service More Than 25 Billion

Service spam filter, Akismet, announced the latest achievement after 'capturing' spam to-25 billion. Akismet-party claims if they are detected at around 40 million spam comments per day. Figures sped away after December 2010 then they claim successfully detected 20.7 billion spam comments and pings.

In order to celebrate the achievement of it, Akismet create mini-sites that invite readers to learn of their services more accessible in akismet.com/25billion.

Akismet find some interesting facts from a total of 25 billion spam that managed their detection. They claim the spammer's busiest activity is on Fridays at 20:00 GMT. Instead, Sunday at 14:00 GMT is the time most active spammers.

Launched in 2005, seeks Akismet spam filter links from comments on blogs and trackback pings. Filtration is done by combining information about the spam that was detected on various blogs that participated, and then use it to block spam at a later date.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Attacked the Enemy Website

The hackers who work for Iran's Revolutionary Guard Basij group has attacked the enemy's Internet site. Launching an attack on an enemy site is the first time by the IRNA news agency. This news is a very rare admission about their involvement in cyber warfare.

In January, Iran announced that it has established a unit of Internet security. "Just as we were attacked by the enemy on the internet, experts from our already includes teachers, students and religious leaders, is now attacking the enemy's site," said Ali Fazli, the Basij volunteer for the group.

Saeed Jalili, Secretary of Supreme National Security Council in Iran, saying that Iran was behind the enemy's 874 Internet sites that aim to destabilize the Iranian government, and the virtual world is the next battleground

40% of Sites in England were Not Visited

A recent survey conducted showed that 40 percent of sites in England were not visited at all by the user. The study shows that some internet sites in the UK failed to attract users from both online advertising as well as from a free listing on Google and other search engines. The survey reveals that 91 percent of the company's business in the UK failed to make advertising pay-per-click on the internet.

A survey conducted by ClickScene, found that 10 thousand of websites registered in the UK, only 9 percent who used ppc advertising, like Google AdWords.  Surprisingly, 40 percent of these sites are not being visited at all, whether it be through advertising or ppc search results from search engines. This indicates that the patrons may be family and friends of the site builder.

"The Internet has become popular for over 10 years and now people use it as part of their lives," said Andrew Willis, Managing Director of ClickScene.  "But in business, not necessarily beneficial, there are about one million new domains registered in the UK in 2010. But if there is no change to this problem, many sites would be empty of visitors in the future," said Andrew.

ClickScene recently has developed a free service that checks the website content and examine how they operate. The new service is said to create an attractive site visitors and prospective customers.  There are about 10 thousand sites officially registered in the UK which is checked by the service between February 21 and March 3, 2011.

Each site is checked based on the results of the 40 million keywords and phrases. 9100 site does not appear in the advertisement of a pay-per-click, 4047 site does not get visitors from search listings and search engine sites do not appear in the 4002 advertising pay-per-click and do not receive visits from search engine listings.

Yahoo will be Closed MyBlogLog

Yahoo on May 24 will be closed MyBlogLog, the users get the service that reads e-mail:

Dear Customer of MyBlogLog, we will officially stop the MyBlogLog service on May 24, 2011. After May 24, your credit card will not be billed again for the premium service MyBlogLog. If there is, we will refund your money from the unused portion in this perlangganan service. To ensure the correctness and update your payment information, visit https:/ /billing.yahoo.com.

Have questions?
If you have any questions, please visit the 'help' in Yahoo! MyBlogLog.

We thank you because you are already a subscriber Yahoo! MyBlogLog.

Thank You,

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Basically, MyBlogLog allows users to track anyone who visits your site or blog users.

MyBlogLog is a social networking site for the community of bloggers that are based on the interaction facilitated by a widget that is installed by users on their blog. Founded in 2005 and bought by Yahoo in early 2007.

Some Browsers are Vulnerable to Hacker Attack

As many as 8 out of 10 web browsers were vulnerable to criminals burglarized because rarely updated. Thus the findings of researchers who successfully obtained. Most users claimed to have never committed a basic precautions by installing the patch to find security holes found in the browser. This will indirectly make the browser is vulnerable to attack.

This research was conducted by the Qualys, U.S. security company. This finding is made after the government estimates losses from crime to reach 3.1 billion euros per year.  If not included Plug-ins, security in browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera and Safari, not less vulnerable. Only 25 percent of the browser successfully tested in January and then claimed to have weaknesses that are not patched. This is because the browser is always updated automatically.

But the feature plug-ins, software add-ons that are owned by almost all web browsers for additional features such as video and interactive, was allegedly not very often updated automatically so that makes the user at risk. Plug-in with the target of cyber crime is Oracle's highest, with the percentage of approximately 40 percent of potential hacking. While the Adobe Reader plug-in, which lets users view documents in PDF format in the browser Windows, was second with 32 percent of the potential safety and need to be updated most frequently.

Apple's Quicktime media player plug-ins are third on the level of network security vulnerabilities approximately 25 percent.  In January, the giant networking company Cisco claims that security vulnerabilities occur in the Java software, and it is very profitable for a hacker who can control the browser from the remote prison and allows cyber criminals to steal sensitive data such as bank account information of users.

Cisco also said that Java will remain a potential target of hackers because the users are not too much attention to the importance of patching the Java. Java update itself last patched last October with about 29 issues of vulnerability, called Oracle very critical. Security experts expect the latest generation of browser and website to help solve this problem since the introduction of HTML5 can be interpreted, many of the functions provided by plug-in will work on browsers automatically updated.

Firefox 4 will be Launched in February

Damon Sicore, Senior Director of Platform Engineering from Mozilla, predicts that Firefox 4 will be officially launched in February. "We have worked hard for Firefox 4, and it's now time to release it. I see the expectation and excitement at every release us. Firefox 4 going great. You must be proud with the latest Firefox." said Damon.

Another beta version will also be present launched before the release of Firefox 4, which will be launched in late February. "We want everyone to help the process of testing this browser. Do not turn off Flash, Silverlight or any other plug-ins, as we want as many people as possible to test it. For Windows users, we need to know if you are affected by the influence of hardware acceleration, which can cause crashes or other problems," explained Damon. Firefox is now the most popular browser in Europe, and the latest version later, clearly can help to maintain these positions.

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