Security
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The Significance of SSL Certificates in Web Security0 (0)
The need for the secure transmission of data has always been a requirement in applications that deal with sensitive pieces of data. However, with the recent data breaches and cyber attacks, it’s not surprising that you might be wondering what you can do to protect your website from hackers and other threats. One of the first steps to strengthening your web security measures is to buy SSL certificates. In this blog post, we’ll go over the SSL Certificate basics you may want to know about and how they can help protect your site against common threats like man-in-the-middle attacks, phishing scams, malware infections, etc. We will also touch on how…
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8 Reasons Why Proper Home Security Shouldn’t Be Overlooked0 (0)
A home is one of the most expensive purchases that you’ll ever invest in. You spend years saving for just the right place. It’s critical to feel safe in your home and, unfortunately, the world isn’t such a safe place anymore. You need to be proactive in protecting your family and property, so here are some reasons why home security is essential and how it helps. 1. Keep Your Property Safe and Secure Burglaries occur more frequent in the summer, rising 10 percent during June, July, and August. The FBI reported that, in 2017, there were over 7 million property crimes in the United States. These numbers are staggering and…
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Keeping Your Home Secure While You’re Away for the Holidays0 (0)
End-of-year holidays are approaching quickly, and people are beginning to finalize their travel plans. While many people are having to rethink plans from years past, due to COVID-19, many are still planning on leaving home to see family members. After a year of self-isolation, some families are pleased to get out of the house—some are rushing to do so. But rushing to get out of your house isn’t the way to go. You may have your travel plans in order, but have you considered how you’ll protect your home? Home break-ins and robberies increase during the holidays. Thieves up their game this time of year, knowing that people will be…
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How to Easily Secure A Website0 (0)
To secure a website is a need of the hour. There is absolutely no reason for a website not to switch from HTTP to HTTPS. It protects a website from getting its data stolen by malicious third parties, plus, it boosts page rank in search engines. HTTPS is an extension of the usual HTTP address, and it’s short for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. It uses encryption to secure communication between servers and browsers, thanks to the help of an SSL certificate. These encryptions are created so intruders cannot tamper with the communication – like injecting third-party ads – or harvest sensitive data. Methods to Secure A Website: In this article,…
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Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2020 Review0 (0)
Bitdefender is one of the best antiviruses we have. I am just coming up to the renewal for my Sophos Antivirus subscription that I have had for a number of years, which I have shared across a number of devices within my household. However, the price has doubled since I last took out the subscription so I have been looking for something different. I have tried a number of the so-called free antivirus programs that are out there, but they do not give you the full level of protection and a lot of the time you have to pay for the extra modules anyway. Someone at work recommended Bitdefender which…
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The Great Firewall Is Full of Holes0 (0)
Irrespective of its morality, China’s great firewall is truly a modern technical marvel. This countrywide firewall severely restricts what Chinese citizens can access on the internet. It is one of the few global examples of a national internet censorship system and is arguably the most successful of them all. But while China’s great firewall has gained a good deal of well-deserved infamy, it is not the impenetrable fortress that some would make it out to be. In fact, if you know where to look, you will discover that the great firewall of China is actually riddled with holes and weak spots. In fact, for those who know what they are…
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How Artificial Intelligence Promotes Security for Online Casinos0 (0)
Artificial Intelligence is an attempt to recreate human intelligence within computers. Scientists and tech experts have been able to create AI machines and even robots that do work with human-like cognition, but most people in the niche believe the technology is not perfected yet. There may be some time to go before AI is the finished article, but it has already been adapted to keep us protected and enhance security. AI already features in bricks-and-mortar casinos in devices such as cameras. These use facial recognition – just like we humans can recognise faces – to spot people who may be abusing the casinos through banned techniques such as card counting.…
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Securing your Network from Phishing Scams0 (0)
There are many different ways that you may be sent a phishing email as these campaigns are now combining online methods with offline ploys. Pop-up ads are reinforced by phone calls if the appropriate personal information is obtained by the scammers. However, despite these moves Phishing remains a mainly online form of attack for cybercriminals. Using spam, malicious websites, email messages, and instant messages unsuspecting individuals are fooled into handing over sensitive information that can be exploiting to commit fraud. Here we will look at five of the most common phishing scams and how you should safeguard against them. Since phishing scams are designed to appear as if they come…
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Residential Proxies: Are They Truly Anonymous?0 (0)
It is easy to underestimate the importance of freedom of speech if you live in a democratic country. You can say what is on your mind without any repercussions. There are places, however, that place a dangerous premium on free speech. This is especially a speech that does not support the state or a particular political thought. These oppressive rules often happen in some of the most liberal and idyllic countries on earth. The residents, nevertheless, know that they have to be careful about what they say online. In some states, such freedoms have been expressly usurped, and online bloggers and journalists are always in danger of imprisonment. What is…
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Comparing Paid and Free Antivirus Software in 20200 (0)
Many free antivirus software products are just as good at protecting your devices against malware as paid-for ones. So, why should you spend money on protection? Well, your specific circumstances may demand more security features, especially if you are using antimalware for commercial use. Here is a look at how the best free and pay-for antivirus software products compare against each other. PAID: Avast Pro Antivirus The pro version of the Avast antivirus software is easy to use, and it has stacks of useful protections, including uncommon features like the Wi-Fi Inspector, which checks your network for security issues and helps to resolve them. Avast Pro Antivirus does not take…
