Internet Security, Netbits
Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook does it. So does FBI Director James Comey. Should you? What they do is cover up their laptop webcams — sometimes with just a piece of opaque tape — blocking scuzzball computer hackers from activating the built-in cameras and spying on them....
Internet Security, Netbits, Technology
Chip Shield is a unique product that leverages the chip technology already in your wallet to protect you from online data breaches and streamline your shopping experience. The Chip Shield card reader interacts directly with your credit or debit card’s security chip to...
Internet Security, Netbits
Homeland Security warns Windows PC users to uninstall Quicktime The Department of Homeland Security and a top cybersecurity firm have advised Windows PC users to uninstall Apple’s Quicktime video player immediately after two new bugs were found in the software....
Internet Security, Internet Usage, Netbits
Public Wi-Fi networks—like those in coffee shops or hotels—are not nearly as safe as you think. Even if they have a password, you’re sharing a network with tons of other people, which means your data is at risk. Here’s how to stay safe when you’re...
Internet Security, Netbits
Badware is software that fundamentally disregards a user’s choice about how his or her computer or network connection will be used. Some badware is specifically designed for criminal, political, and/or mischievous purposes. These purposes might include: stealing bank...