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  • KeePass Password Safe – The Ultimate Encrypted Password System [Windows, Portable]

    May 8, 2013

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    Securely store your passwords. Complete with encryption and a decent password generator – not to mention plugins for Chrome and Firefox – KeePass just might be the best password management system out there. If you read our password management guide you will know the importance of having diverse passwords. Sure, using one password for all of your online services is simple...until someone compromises one of your accounts.
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  • Not Just For Paranoids: 4 Reasons To Encrypt Your Digital Life

    March 29, 2013

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    Encryption isn’t only for paranoid conspiracy theorists, nor is it just for tech geeks. Encryption is something every computer user can benefit from. Tech websites write about how you can encrypt your digital life, but we’ve all done a poor job of explaining why you should actually care. Now we'll get back to basics and explain the many threats encryption can help protect you from.
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  • Stay Safe & Private With These 5 Encryption Add-Ons [Firefox]

    March 5, 2013

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    Ciphers have been used throughout history to maintain secrecy and security for sensitive pieces of data. Instead of leaving important information out in the open and available to anyone for reading, these ciphers kept knowledge and messages locked away behind puzzles. At one time, those ciphers may have been simple, but now we have extremely powerful forms of encryption. Think about all of the sensitive data you transmit on a day-to-day basis through your browser.
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  • What Is WEP Wi-Fi Encryption & Why Is It Really Insecure?

    February 6, 2013

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    If you've set up a wireless network before, you've probably read or been told to use WPA2 instead of WEP, because WEP is bad. Why is that? And what is WEP anyway? Good questions. WEP was the first standardized way of securing wireless networks. It encrypts your data – which is good – but doesn't do so well enough to stop people from eavesdropping – which is bad.
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  • iTwin SecureBox Review and Giveaway

    December 14, 2012

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    A few months ago, Joshua reviewed the iTwin -- an interesting device ($99) which when plugged into a computer, automatically creates an unlimited and secure file sharing network. Now, the iTwin has been updated to include SecureBox, an encryption feature which utilises Dropbox. We'll take you through iTwin SecureBox and show you exactly how it works. We're also giving away 5 iTwins at the end of this review! So if you're into file security and encryption, or if you're someone who values privacy, you won't want to miss this giveaway.
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  • How To Send Sensitive, Secure Emails, Passwords, And Files Without Fear

    December 6, 2012

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    So, here’s a common case: You need to share a password with someone, but if you just email it to them, it’s going to languish in their inbox and be exposed to any future hacker that might gain access to their account. Or perhaps you want to share a longer note, but don’t want to email it for the same reason. No matter your scenario, I’ve rounded up several solid ways to get your data across securely and privately.
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  • 4 Surprising Ways To Encrypt Your Data

    December 5, 2012

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    Encryption is often considered the playground of geeks alone, but it doesn’t have to be. Encryption just means that information is scrambled and you can only access the real information with a special password or key. On an Internet where we don’t want our credit card numbers and other sensitive data exposed to prying eyes, encryption is an important tool.
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  • BoxCryptor: Keep Your Cloud Storage Safe With Powerful Encryption [Giveaway]

    November 12, 2012

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    Cloud storage services can be a lifesaver, especially when you keep backups of sensitive data on those clouds. The downside to cloud storage is that information is constantly passing between you and the server, and that information is not always secure. Backing up important data is smart--encrypting that data is even better so others can’t snoop in on it. BoxCryptor Unlimited Business is the cloud encryption solution for you. It’s available for USD $99.99 on Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8 as well as Mac. But this week, we’re giving away 25 copies of BoxCryptor Unlimited Business worth a total of $2,500 for FREE!
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  • Hide The Pictures & Videos You Don’t Want Anyone To See With Hide It Pro [Android]

    October 24, 2012

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    Our cell phones are supposed to be private devices. But in the real world they often change hands. It could be a video of a drunken night or a JPEG of a scanned document. Privacy is sacrosanct. There are security utilities for Android which helps you create your own Fort Knox for hiding pictures, videos, and other sensitive files. Let me introduce you to Hide It Pro.
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  • 6 Steps You Need To Take To Fortify Your Online Presence

    October 10, 2012

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    These days, online safety feels like an overwhelming and complicated endeavor. Whether you're answering e-mails, browsing the Internet, downloading music or buying things online, it seems like there are dangers everywhere you turn. You've got hackers trying to install keyloggers on your computer, shady characters attempting to intercept your Internet traffic, and criminals attempting to hack into your bank or Paypal account. With all of these threats, what on Earth is a regular user to do?
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  • How To Password Protect Your USB Stick: 3 Easy Ways

    September 11, 2012

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    USB thumb drives are small, portable, and can be read on any device with a USB port. These features make them the perfect vehicles to transport data between computers. Due to their portability, however, they are also easily lost. Thus sensitive files callired on a USB stick should always be protected. Unfortunately, you cannot simply password protect your entire USB stick, like you have password protected your Facebook account.
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  • Secure Your Dropbox, Google Drive, or SkyDrive With BoxCryptor [Giveaway]

    August 2, 2012

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    Cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and SkyDrive are slick and easy-to-use, but security is always a concern. If someone gained access to your account, they could view all your files. Encrypting your files protects them from prying eyes – if your account gets hacked or one of the service’s nosy employees snoops around, they won’t be able to view your files without your encryption password. Encryption can be hard to use, but BoxCryptor makes it easy. This week we’re giving away 25 copies of BoxCryptor’s Unlimited Business edition – that’s $2500 worth of software licenses!
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