What Is Doxing & How Does It Affect Your Privacy? [MakeUseOf Explains]
Internet privacy is a huge deal. One of the stated perks of the Internet is that you can remain anonymous behind your monitor as you browse, chat, and do whatever it is that you do. However, did you know that your real life identity can be compromised based on your Internet persona? It’s called "doxing" and it’ll sneak up on you without your knowledge. Doxing can affect anyone. Nobody is outside the possibility of being doxed.
Which Services Offer Two-Factor Authentication?
Not long ago, Tina told you all about two-factor authentication, how it works, and why you should use it. In a nutshell, two-factor authentication (2FA), or two-step verification as it’s sometimes called, is an additional layer of security added on top of the standard user and password. When you log into a website that offers two-factor authentication, you need to enter an additional password or PIN in order to fully log on.
Do Nigerian Scam Emails Hide A Terrible Secret? [Opinion]
Another day, another spam email drops into my inbox, somehow working its way around the Windows Live spam filter that does such a good job of protecting my eyes from all of the other unsolicited bobbins. Naturally, the message comes from a Nigerian citizen, a legal representative of a deposed prince who would like to pay me to hide some ill-gotten gains in my bank account.
9 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft by Computer Hackers
In this digital age, where almost the entire human knowledge is stored online, some of the most valuable information you possess is your own identity. The term refers to information that enables an identity thief to impersonate their victim to access their bank account, to obtain and abuse a credit card in their victim's name, or to tap into other resources.