Keeping Your Web Hosting Plan Updated
My website runs on the popular WordPress platform and is hosted at www.ionos.com, formerly called www.1and1.com. All is well, at least until it's time to upgrade your web server language…
Is that Web Password Safe or Hacked?
I read almost every week about a data breach at some large company, so then the bad guys may now have another one of my passwords, but what can I…
Reusing The Same Password on All Sites
Online life is complex, so we may take a shortcut and use the same username and password for all of our online accounts, however if there is a data breach…
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WiFi Security, Keep Updated
Like most small business owners I use WiFi at both my home office and client office, so today when I received an email from Netgear about my home office WiFi,…
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Security Friday
I'm a big believer in keeping my office network secure by following all update instructions from Netgear, so today my WiFi router was updated to the latest firmware release 1.0.0.122:…
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Remember to Update your WiFi Router Firmware to Stay Secure
Today I received an email from Netgear, my vendor for WiFi router used in the home office, so I read through it and decided to follow their security advice and…
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Keeping your network updated
In my home I use WiFi to connect my MacBook Pro to the Internet. Today I received an email from Netgear, the company that sold me the WiFi router, and…
Thank You Facebook Security
Each morning after breakfast I start my work day by reading email messages to see what needs my attention or is urgent. This security message from Facebook stood out right…
How to Not Change Your Password
I've used the free Skype app for several years now and it has allowed me to speak with other professionals in San Jose and Tokyo for free by using a…
Online Security and Getting Hacked
In the past three weeks I've seen three friends get their online accounts taken over, also called being hacked:TwitterFacebookYahooThe intention of the hackers is typically one of the following:Impersonate youDirect…