January 18, 2012
HTTPS Everywhere is one of those extensions that only Firefox makes possible. Developed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, HTTPS Everywhere automatically redirects you to the encrypted version of websites. It works on Google, Wikipedia and other popular websites.
January 4, 2012
Google’s Chrome Web Store hosts many extensions that can protect your security and privacy while using Chrome. Whether you want to block JavaScript, plug-ins, cookies and tracking scripts or force websites to encrypt your traffic, Chrome has an extension for you. We’ve written about security and privacy add-ons for Firefox in the past, but Chrome’s add-on ecosystem has taken longer to mature.
December 26, 2011
All browsers have cookie management functions. You can easily delete all cookies or specific cookies. You can even configure certain cookies to be blocked while allowing others. But sometimes I like to retain a few cookies – for e.g. those from social forums, banking sites, extension preferences – while deleting the rest across browsing sessions. So, let’s look at a quick way to create a whitelist to save specific cookies in Chrome and a more global solution using a great freeware.
November 28, 2011
For plenty of users, getting and using anti-virus software can be a hassle for lots of different reasons. Not only can they be expensive, but they can be slow, difficult to control, and a major eyesore if the product happens to display its name everywhere you look. Whatever the reason may be, you might prefer to not have any antivirus software installed at all.
November 15, 2011
The major players in online retailing are well known. Amazon, Overstock, Newegg and others sell to millions of people, and are regarded as trustworthy. After all, we all use them. But while these large online stores have a wide selection and low prices, they’re not always the best choice. If you’re shopping for certain items, you may need to go elsewhere for the best selection and prices.
October 25, 2011
I’ve never been a fan of fishing, myself. This is mostly because of an early expedition where my cousin managed to catch two fish while I caught zip. Similar to real-life fishing, phishing scams aren’t always best when they rely on advanced tactics, but there are many new techniques motivated by social networks. So what exactly is phishing?
October 19, 2011
Online fraud, scams and phishing emails are bound to instill a sense of dread in all of us, so when it comes to protecting yourself online it’s important not to simply rely on software to keep everything in check. The more prepared you are, the easier you’ll be able to spot a scam and steer clear – so without further ado here are some resources to keep you, your friends and family wise to online fraud.
October 13, 2011
F-Secure has recently launched a new Facebook application to protect Facebook users from scam links. The application called ShareSafe will specifically block malicious links and spam on Facebook, from your wall, your friends’ walls and your news feed.
September 29, 2011
Dating has gone digital. Once considered a realm inhabited only by the socially awkward, online dating is now just another tool in the toolbox, no matter whether you’re looking for a hook-up or your soulmate. Still, there are some disadvantages. You never know who you’re going to end up meeting, and sometimes your match isn’t who you thought they were.
September 21, 2011
The Internet is without doubt a great invention. Unfortunately, no one so far has been able to develop and anti-troll device that will help to make it a more civilized place. You might have come across this beast called the troll too, in the white of comment boxes, on social networks, and on discussion boards. So, how do you take the war to the trolls?
