In my previous article, I have discussed some of the risks associated with surfing the website, most especially when it has to do with children watching pornography online. In this article, I want to look at some of the risks involved in social media websites. Follow me as we are going to look at that together in this article. 

Here are some of the risks…

#1 Unhindered access 

When you are on social media sites and you are sharing your video and other personal information on social media. You have to note that it is possible for someone to copy your pictures and other contents that you are sharing on social media without your content. Some of these contents can be used to commit a crime without your consent. 

#2 Risky for children

Let me first state it here that this is not common to children alone, there are times that even adults talks too much on social media. If some people buy new cars or win new contracts, they will be so restless until they share such information on social media. This is a very bad habit, This is also common among children who can provide information to hackers unknowingly when they share too much information on social media. 
 

#3 Online Predators 

When you are on social media platforms, it is very easy for online predators to steal your personal information, They can now use this means to send you unsolicited emails. Some of the personal information that can be stolen include email, telephone number, residential address, hobbies, interest and more from their profile. Online predators may use the information stolen from you for cyberbullying, identity theft, or cyber exploitation among others.

Now some of the risks…

#1 Unsolicited emails

• Online predators may use email techniques to steal information from children. 
• They may send spam emails that contain pornographic materials or link to pornographic websites.
• The child may even be asked to register on that website by providing personal information.

 

#2 Chat rooms

• Online predators may use chat rooms to build contact with children and then lead them to cyber prostitution.
• Online predators may use social engineering techniques to get personal information from children and adults in a chat room.
• They may also send a malicious link to children, which may result in computers getting infected with malware. 
• They may also use chats to send links to websites with inappropriate content, such as pornography content. 

 

Facts About Social Engineering In Computer Security

In my previous article, I have tried to talk about some of the ways that participation in online gaming can compromise your computer security. In this article, I want to talk about some of the facts that you need to know about the effect of social engineering on computer security. Follow me as we are going to look at that together in this article. 
When it comes to social engineering, attackers may trick the gamer into installing malicious software on their computers through social engineering platforms. 
They may offer a bonus or help in the game in exchange for other players’ passwords or other information in the game forum on a game server. 
It is also possible that gamers who are looking for a way to make the game much easier will respond to such requests, thereby falling victims to attacks. 
Attackers will then send emails supposedly from the game server administrator, which will invite the player to authenticate his or her account via a website link in the email message. This will direct the gamer to another website where vital information will be stolen from them. 

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When it comes to networks, it is a combination of a network of networks. When you are connected to such a network of computers, once one of the computers is infected with viruses, your own computer will also be infected.

 

You need to have a good anti-virus before you can actually protect your computer from attacks from these infected computers.

 

In this article, I want to talk about how compromised game servers affects users who are connected to that network. Follow me as we will look at that together in this article. 

 

If you are a gamer, please note that if the software at the game server is compromised, all the computers that are connected to the game server will also be compromised as well. Any game that runs on a network of computers has risks that are associated with it. That is why you need antivirus when you are connected to game websites. Most times, the attackers can capitalise on the vulnerabilities in order to crash the game server. 
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These vulnerabilities can be used to:

• Send game passwords
• Steal information from gamers’ computer
• Control the gamers’ computer remotely
• Launch attack on other computers
• Install programs such as Trojan, adware, spyware among others.

Also, the game code is generally not well analysed as another software coding. This may be because they want to rush to market. Because of this rush at times, patches are always released to correct security errors. That is why you should always install updates whenever they are released. Also at times, when the game manufacturers are not careful enough, hackers might exploit the vulnerability before they are corrected. 
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One of the avenues where users can become a victim of cyber-attack is through instant messaging platforms. Some of these platforms include Whatsapp, Facebook Messanger, Yahoo Messengers and other platforms where people can send and receive messages. In this article, I want to look at some of the instant messaging security measures that must be taken to prevent cyber attacks. 

What is Instant Messaging…

Instant Messaging allows users to interact with other people on the internet using software applications such as Whatsapp, Messanger, Bots, Telegram, 2go among others.

Some of the security issues…

#1 IMWorm

IMWorm is a worm that can harm a computer. This particular type of virus can locate all your contacts when it finds its way into your device. The IMWorm is also capable of sending itself to all the contacts that you have on your phone or other devices. 

#2 Social Engineering

Social Engineering depends on human interaction that involves tricking people through Instant Messaging and getting their personal information. When you are a victim of social engineering, you might be tricked to reveal personal information when you feel that you are talking with the right person. 

#3 Spam Over IM

Spam Over IM is spam delivered through Instant Messanger instead of sending it through Email. Instant Messaging Systems such as Yahoo Messanger, AIM, Windows Live Messanger, and chat rooms in social networking sites are a popular target for spammers who might want to use those links to send unsolicited links. 

What you should not do?

• Do not reveal personal information on the Instant Messaging platform.
• Do not accept links from an unknown person on the Instant Messaging platform. 
• Block users who send unsolicited web links. 
• Always use a strong password
• Sign out of the Instant Messaging platforms after using it. 
• Do not check the Remember Password option

 

Benefits Of Cookies In Device Security

I know some of us have visited some websites and blogs recent and we are notified that the website makes use of cookies. At times, you do not even know whether you should accept or reject such information. In this article, I want to tell you some of the facts that you need to know about the use of cookies in device security. Follow me as we will look at this together in this article.

A cookie is a piece of information that is provided by a web server to a web browser and then sent back unchanged by the browser each time it accesses the server. Please note that anytime that browser visits the server, the cookie information is used in recognising the browser. 
Also, this activity is invisible to the user and is generally intended to improve the web surfing experience. 

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When it comes to the security of devices, there is no length that you cannot go to in order to secure the security of your devices. In this article, I want to look at some of the physical security measures that you must consider when it comes to the security of your devices. Follow me as we are going to look at some of the measures that must be taken when it comes to the security of devices. Follow me as we are going to look at this together in this article. 

When it comes to layers of computer security, physical security happens to be the first layer of computer security. This involves the protection of hardware such as hardware, networks, and data from attacks that can cause loss or damages. 

Also, there are various factors that can affect the physical security of devices such as damage, theft, dust, fire, water, flood, earthquake among others. 
There are some facts that you need to know about Physical security. This includes the fact that:

• Prevent any unauthorised access to computer systems. 
• Prevent tampering/stealing of data from computer systems. 
• Protect the integrity of data stored in a computer system.
• Prevent the loss of data and damages to systems and against any natural calamities. 

 

Using locks for physical security measures…

Locks acts as the primary method of controlling the physical access of the information, information systems, and removable storage devices.
Locks provide a different level of security depending on their design and implementation. Locks are always used to: 

• Restrict others from using a computer room. 
• Protect the computer from unauthorised access by locking the doors and Windows on the computer premises. 
• It also locks the CPU and Monitor in order to prevent them from being stolen. 

Another security measure that you can also use for the physical security of the device is the use of biometrics. When it comes to the use of biometrics, it involves the use of:

• FIngerprinting 
• Retinal scanning
• Iris scanning
• Vein structure recognition
• Face recognition
• Voice recognition

There are some physical security measures that you can take to prevent fire outbreaks. Some of these measures include: 

• Make sure all emergency doors are kept clear
• Use good quality wiring, tools and equipment
• Avoid using equipment that gives a mild electrical shock
• Keep the room dust-free and remove all scrap as possible
• Ensure trash is emptied regularly
• At the end of the day, always unplug the appliances
• Make sure the user knows who to call in an emergency
• How how to use a fire extinguisher

 

HVAC Considerations…

HVAC ( Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) is the technology developed for indoor environmental comfort. 
HVAC can be used for: 

• Controlling the temperature. 
• Adequate ventilation
• Indoor air quality

 

Facts To Know About Internet Security

There are many of us that are surfing the web but we can less about our safety online. You would have seen some surfing the internet and they do not have a good anti-virus to start with. This is a very bad idea. In this article, I want to introduce you basically to what you need to know about internet security. Follow me as we will look at that together in this article. 
Internet security practice includes protecting users’ data from unauthorised access and damages that can happen when they are connected to the internet. 

Most times, when your browsers are properly configured, it can help in preventing malware infection, preventing personal information from falling into the wrong hand and limiting the damages that can happen through a cyber attack as well. 
 Also, you need to know that there are many ways that online attacks can happen. It can be through :

• Emails
• Instant messaging
• Chat rooms 
• File sharing 

On a general note, you need to be very careful when you are surfing the web or you are making use of social media platforms. You must not disclose personal information to people that you come across on social media. You also must not click on any link sent to you through social media platforms and you also have to scan all files that you have downloaded through email or social media platforms. This is due to the fact that some of these files can be used to introduce viruses to your device. 

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Ways Of Securing Laptops From Thefts

I don’t know if you have ever been a victim of laptop theft, it is really a bad experience, Most times when laptops are stolen, as a tech guy, the most painful part of it is that you are going to lose your data. It might have taken a lot of years to gather all the data together. In this article, I want to show you some of the ways of securing laptops from theft. Follow me as we are going to look at that together in this article.
First and foremost, laptop theft leads to the disclosure of information such as usernames, passwords, confidential data, and other networking details related to connecting the laptop to a corporate or internet environment. 

Here are some of the things that you should do to prevent laptop thefts…

 

• Note the laptop serial number and keep it safe
• Choose a laptop skin in order to recognise it easily
• Make sure that you report laptop theft immediately. 

 

Some things you should not do…

• Do not leave the laptop unattended for a long time. 
• Do not forget your password and avoid sharing your laptop password with others.

 

There are some other steps that you should take…

#1 Third Party Privacy Protection

One of the measures that you need to take is to add third party privacy protection for your sensitive data. You can actually purchase software of programs in order to make sure that unauthorised users do not have access to your sensitive data.

#2 Laptop insurance

Although this might come at an extra cost, it is always advisable for you to purchase laptop insurance. At times, when one lost his or her laptop, it might be very difficult to raise money to buy a new one. You can transfer the cost to a third party by buying PC insurance.

#3 Hardware-based security

As part of the effort to secure your laptop from theft, you have to make use of a hardware-based security device. If you have a computer room where your laptops are kept, you have to make sure that you use heavy locks. You have to also ensure that you make use of physical security when it comes to securing your devices. 

#4 Encrypt sensitive data 

Apart from having a backup of your data at all times, you have to make sure that you encrypt your sensitive data at all times. You need to make sure that all those data are encrypted. Encrypting your data will guarantee that those data are rendered useless when they fall into the wrong hard. 

#5 Set BIOS Password

Another layer of security that you can go for is to set a BIOS password. When you set a password for your BIOS, it will become extremely difficult for someone to make changes to your BIOS setting without your consent. This will assist in securing your information. It will also make it difficult for anyone to format your computer without your consent. The negative side of it is that you will lose access to your BIOS if you forget the password. 

#6 Tracking

Another way of preventing or mitigating the impact of laptop theft is to install a tracking device on your laptop. You have to make sure that these tracking tools are installed so that it will be very easy to trace the laptop when it falls into the wrong hand. With it, you can know where your laptop is at any given time. 

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In my previous article, I have talked about some of the facts that you need to know about how to go about online data backup. I want to say that apart from keeping your data safe, you should also consider one other thing that can go wrong. You need to make sure that your data are encrypted so that your valuable data does not fall into wrong hands. In this article, I want to talk about some of the ways that you can secure data with encryption. Follow me as we are going to look at that together in this article.

Encryption can be seen as the process of converting data to a format that is nor recognisable. If you encrypt data and it is now being hijacked by a third party knowingly or unknowingly, it will be very difficult for a third party to make sense of such data. 

Please note that backing up data makes it safe and reliable but you have to be very careful when you are backing up data, you might be in serious trouble when such data fall into the wrong hand. That is why it will make a lot of sense if you go a step further and encrypt your data as well. 

You can always encrypt your data on your storage device. In doing this, you can always make use of USB devices. This will make a lot of sense. With encryption of your data on storage devices, it will ensure that the data does not make any sense when it falls into the wrong hand. 

I will recommend that you make use of Truecrypt when you need to encrypt your data and keep your data safe from third parties and hackers who might want to access such data. 

Facts To Know About Online Data Backup

In my previous article, I have talked about some of the facts that you need to know about the elements of computer security. In this article, I want to talk about some of the facts that you need to know about online data backup. Follow me as we are going to look at this together in this article. 

Online backup or remote backup is a method of offsite data storage where the content of a hard drive is regularly backup to another computer on the internet or a remote server that are not in the same location. 

This process is very important because it can help to prevent the loss of data in case something happens on-site. Most organisations prefer to store a copy of their data in another location so that they will not lose their data when there is a fire incident. 

When it comes to having an offline storage facility, it is an expensive venture. Because of the cost implication, it becomes very difficult for a small organisation to embark on such a venture. On the other hand, it is very good as it allows the organisation to prevent file corruption and damages that might happen because of fire engulfed an organisation.

Also, with this kind of practice, It is very easy to restore lost data after any damage has occurred. All that you need to have your data back is a strong internet connection. You can just copy your data back to the main site after such destruction or theft has occurred. This ensures that an organisation that has just suffered data loss returned back to normal operation in no time.

It is advisable that you only back up an important file when you are using an offsite storage facility. This will also reduce the cost of storing your files in an offsite storage facility. If you don’t have much cash to use for such an endeavour, you can not afford to store all your files in an offsite storage facility.

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