Category Archives: Internet security

Is BT Spying On You?

Posted on January 8, 2014 by itsupportblog

Last year there was Google-gate, when it was revealed that the internet giant was spying on your emails sent through your Gmail account. Well, a recent article in Computer Weekly tells of another sinister plot…or is it? According to Jennifer … Continue reading →

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How to Protect Your Computer

Posted on September 18, 2013 by itsupportblog

Antivirus software is a must, but the bad guys out there are becoming increasingly devious in their attempts to attack your PC. The best way to protect yourself from them is to gen up on their latest techniques. Phishing Phishing … Continue reading →

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Fight Back Against Cyber Bullies

Posted on September 4, 2013 by itsupportblog

What is cyber bullying? It’s when a person or group of people use the internet, mobile phones, online games or any other kind of digital technology to threaten, tease, upset or humiliate someone else (Childline.org.uk) With the increasing use of … Continue reading →

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Online Crime Costs SMEs £800m Every Year

Posted on July 31, 2013 by itsupportblog

Wow! That’s a lot of money. According to the latest research by the Federation of Small Businesses, SMEs are losing around £785 million a year through fraud and cyber crime. The following stats offer some sobering reading: 41% of companies … Continue reading →

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Beware of the Trojan

Posted on August 22, 2012 by itsupportblog

“A Trojan horse, or Trojan, is a type of malware that masquerades as a legitimate file or helpful program with the ultimate purpose of granting a hacker unauthorized access to a computer. Trojans do not attempt to inject themselves into … Continue reading →

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You Do Have Mobile Security, Right?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by itsupportblog

Back in January, we brought your attention to an article written by Dragon’s Dens’ very own James Caan about the importance of mobile phone security. Mobile security is essential because without it, your smartphone and all the data it contains … Continue reading →

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Your Wireless Network Security

Posted on December 21, 2011 by itsupportblog

When you get your wireless router, if you just get it out of the box, set it up and rely on the default settings for your security, you’re in big trouble. This is because the default settings leave your network … Continue reading →

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The Internet Explorer Fights Back

Posted on July 27, 2011 by itsupportblog

The last post about Malware may have caused you a few sleepless nights. But you’ll be pleased to here the IT world isn’t all doom and gloom – because it’s fighting back. Internet Explorer 9 is capable of blocking 99% … Continue reading →

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Staying Safe Online–Shop Safely

Posted on June 1, 2011 by itsupportblog

There’s nothing better than a spot of retail therapy. Of course, with the internet, you don’t even have to get wet doing it! Now if the weather’s a bit pants but you need to do a spot of shopping all … Continue reading →

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Windows Updates–The Why, How and Are They Safe?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by itsupportblog

It’s something that you just accept as a PC owner (of the Windows variety). Every now and then your computer will begin to download Windows updates. But why does that happen? How does it happen? And is it safe for … Continue reading →

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