http://www.yoursecurityresource.com Computer security information and articles. en Copyright (c) 2006-2010 Studio One Netwoks Sun, 5 Sep 2010 01:40:03 EST Sun, 5 Sep 2010 01:40:03 EST Computer Security webCOMAND http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/images/ysr_rss.gif http://www.yoursecurityresource.com 88 33 http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/social_media_scams/index.html As social media websites have grown to attract people from all walks of life, they’ve also attracted criminal elements. Be aware of some of the tricks they use to scam you on social networking sites. Recent Features http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/social_media_scams/index.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/online_ads/index.html They follow you around the Web as you shop and read -- those pesky ads that won’t leave you alone. Here’s how to keep them off your tracks. Recent Features http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/online_ads/index.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/college_laptop/index.html When it comes to laptops, the options range from a simple netbook to a fully-loaded laptop with a large screen. Here’s how to make the right purchase as your kids head off to school. Recent Features http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/college_laptop/index.html Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/jailbreak_iphone_ipod/index.html For teens with an iPhone or iPod Touch, the applications offered by the iTunes store may not be everything they want. Some teens try to "jailbreak" their devices by installing unauthorized applications. But this practice comes with risks. Here’s what you should know about jailbreaking. Recent Features http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/jailbreak_iphone_ipod/index.html Sun, 8 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/phone_security/index.html Have you ever had a barrage of hang-ups or strange calls tying up your cell or home phone? They may have seemed like little more than an annoyance, but they could be an indication that computer hackers are trying to access your financial accounts. Here’s how to stay safe. Recent Features http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/phone_security/index.html Mon, 2 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/protect_computer_from_elements/index.html You may be on vacation, but that doesn’t always mean you can completely cut yourself off techwise. Whether work beckons or you just hate being disconnected, sometimes your equipment has to come with you. Fortunately, there are easy ways to protect your precious gadgets on summer vacations. Recent Features http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/articles/protect_computer_from_elements/index.html Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/tech_tips/index.html More and more youngsters have GPS technology in their mobile phones. This feature can be combined with mobile social mapping applications to help kids pinpoint where their friends are and vice versa. Make sure your children only use this feature with people they know and trust. Tech Tip http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/tech_tips/index.html Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/myths/REC_software_strategies.html Security software only detects viruses, spyware and worms after they have invaded the computer. Myths About Security http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/myths/REC_software_strategies.html Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/twitterlinks/index.html I have a new follower on my Twitter account. She tweets links to pictures of herself. There isn't much info in her Twitter profile, and I don’t know who she is. Should I click on these links? Expert Q & A http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/twitterlinks/index.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/quiz/early_adopter/index.html When a new tech gadget hits the market, are you the first in line to buy? Or do you tend to stick with what you’ve got? Take this quiz to find out if you are riding high on the tech wave, or about to be crushed by it! Security Quiz] http://www.yoursecurityresource.com/quiz/early_adopter/index.html Mon, 7 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT