Be Security Smart

In the past, PCs were mainly under threat from viruses and worms. The main purpose of these programs was to spread; however, some programs were also designed to cause damage to files and PCs. Such malicious software, or “malware”, could be described as ‘cyber vandalism’. In the majority of cases, the goal of viruses and worms was to spread as much as possible, with a high infection rate leading to fame for that program.

But in recent years, the situation has changed drastically.

Browse safely : What are Active Contents and Cookies ???

Many people browse the Internet without much thought to what is happening behind the scenes. Active content and cookies are common elements that may pose hidden risks when viewed in a browser or email client.

Secure your pc at Rs 2 per day

What if someone told you that you could super protect your computer with security solutions like firewall and pro-active anti-virus protection which can secure the confidential data residing on your PC or exchanged over the Internet, and all this at a nominal charge of Rs 2 per day! Sounds incredible? It is indeed possible now. Now you can beef up the security of your PC by opting for F-Secure's Internet security in one package. MTNL broadband customers in Mumbai and Delhi can take advantage of this low-cost security pack now.

Tips for creating strong Passwords

Phishing, a topic that's been in the news, is unfortunately a common way for hackers to trick you into sharing personal information like your account password. If you suspect you've been a victim of a phishing attack, we recommend you immediately change your password, update the security question and secondary address on your account, and make sure you're using a modern browser with anti-phishing protection turned on. Keep an eye out for the phishing warning Gmail adds to suspicious messages, and be sure to review these tips on how to avoid getting hooked.

Wireless data transfer at 500 mbps obliterates WiFi

A Siemens research project has recently broken the record for wirelessly transmitting data, by making use of white LEDs (light-emitting diodes) instead of radio waves. Siemens researchers here able to transmit data at 500Mbps, beating the previous record of 200Mbps, and completely obliterating current WiFi standards (though upcoming WiFi standards could push it into Gigabit territory).

SHRINK YOUR HARD-DRIVE INTO A USB FLASH DRIVE

Imagine your entire hard drive is shrinked into a 3 inch flash drive.........

Imagine you can access your laptop from any other laptop......Here is a USB drive that shrinks a laptop's hard drive – including the entire operating system, software applications and files – onto a 7.6cm flash drive, small enough to fit in your pocket or attach to your keychain. The result is a totally secure PC on a stick.

Cell Phone Radiation Reverses Alzheimer's and Boosts Memory in Mice

Scientists say the electromagnetic radiation from cell phones may lead to non-invasive Alzheimer's treatments