Apps and programs often require special permissions to function, such as being able to access your camera or personal data. There’s no reason to have unused apps with special permissions from a security standpoint, so it’s best to delete any apps or programs you no longer use, just to be safe. Besides, many of these […]

Virtually all modern routers support WPA2 encryption, which is far more secure than WPA or WEP encryption. Make sure the encryption you’re using on the router is WPA2 so you know the information it’s broadcasting is safe. If your router doesn’t support WPA2, it might be wise to get a new device that does.

Alertness can go a long way in staving off phishing, even of the most high-level variety. At the same time, it’s suggested you have reliable security software in place to continuously protect your system against the latest threats. Try Ultimate Internet Security from Total Defense to get you started.

Many e-commerce web sites have pretty good security. But a great way to increase your security is to pay with credit, or a prepaid gift and do not use debit.  This may protect your identity and further protect your bank account from theft.

While it’s vital to have a strong Wi-Fi password, hiding your Wi-Fi network’s name adds an extra layer of security. This can help conceal its existence entirely, providing access only to users who know it’s there. The option to do this in a router’s configuration page is listed as “Disable SSID broadcasting” or similar.  

It’s good practice to make your passwords unique across accounts along with a password manager for the sake of security. While password managers usually cost money, they can provide extremely secure passwords that you aren’t required to remember. The software will remember all of them for you and conceal them behind one master password. Just […]