Tag Archives: Internet Security

How to avoid Phishing scams!

Ok – so what is phishing (NOT Fishing) anyway?  Put simply, it is an attempt by criminals to obtain personal information from you, such as bank details, passwords, credit card details etc which they would then use to sell onto … Continue reading

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Creating a ‘Terms of Use’ and Disclaimer Page – Protecting Yourself on the Web

Let me first start with my own disclaimer here by telling you that I am not an attorney and not qualified to give any type of legal advice, so please proceed at your own risk. Legal protection has become extremely … Continue reading

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Preparing Your WordPress Website For Changes – How to Protect Your Blog

There are a variety of reasons you might want to change your blog. Perhaps you want to update your WordPress to the newest version. When your blog is going to experience a major change, the potential to lose information if … Continue reading

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Beware the Attachment

Viruses can (and do!) come via email. Isn’t email great? You can keep in touch with friends and family. You can quickly and easily send them a message, and even include photos, jokes, programs and viruses. Wait… viruses!??! That’s right, … Continue reading

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How to Avoid Getting Hooked by Phishing

In the field of computer security, phishing is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Communications purporting to be … Continue reading

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