Allowing your computer or a website to remember you (or info about you, like your username) is a double-edged sword. On one hand there’s the convenience of not having to type things in over and over, and on the other there are security concerns that can leave your computer or your online accounts vulnerable. Knowing […]
Continue reading... August 19, 2010
8 Character Passwords Are So 2009.
There’s a really interesting article from Georgia Tech that talks about how the advanced computing power that’s readily available today may actually be making password length an even more important factor for creating a secure password. Using graphics processors, researchers are able to quickly, and cheaply, break 8 character passwords in a matter of hours. […]
Continue reading... August 13, 2010
Who Do You Trust?
There are millions of websites online and many of them offer things you can buy, download, or receive by some method. They’ve got the stuff, and you want the stuff, but you’re worried that somehow/someway your info will get leaked out. So how do you know who you can trust with your personal information or […]
Continue reading... August 5, 2010
How to Avoid Craigslist Scams
Gently used clothing, bartered services, even free books and bicycles… these are all commonly found deals you can luck into on Craigslist, one of the worlds most popular (mostly) free online sites for classified ads. But just like with any other popular website, the unscrupulous use Craigslist to scam folks looking for a great deal. […]
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