Author: dschmidthawk
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An interesting article on web apps and ad blockers
And here I thought I was the only one having issues when browsing with ad blockers turned on… Why “Ad Blockers” Are Also Changing the Game for SaaS and Web Developers
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Tips to Protect Yourself from Cyber Scams
According to the Fraud Watch Network from AARP, if you’re using wifi you are probably oversharing. “If you’re using Wi-Fi, you may be oversharing. On a free public network or even at home, using Wi-Fi could mean you’re sharing your credit card numbers, passwords and other personal information with the entire world. Con artists are…
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What’s the difference between antivirus and anti-malware?
“No one tool can catch everything, which is why security experts recommend a layered approach. It’s better to have more than one set of eyes looking at threats from different angles. “I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying ‘jack of all trades, master of none,’” says Samuel Lindsey, Malwarebytes user advocate. “That’s how I see…
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Quantum Defense – The Race to Military Applications of Fundamental Science
The first superpower to harnesses quantum science will achieve military super-powers, Defense One reports: unbreakable communication security, and quantum supercomputers much more powerful than today’s machines. As usual, the race is between the US and China. Defense Undersecretary Frank Kendall said: Much like autonomy, quantum sciences is an area that could yield fundamental changes in…
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Google to ‘pause’ Flash-based adverts – BBC News
Google’s Chrome browser will start blocking some internet adverts that use Adobe’s Flash technology, from Tuesday. Source: Google to ‘pause’ Flash-based adverts – BBC News We all know that Flash has had a very hard time in the near past, what with hackers using it to spread mahem. And still I find that many of…
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How To Change Cortana’s Bing Search to Google in Windows 10 Using Bing2Google
With Bing2Google, you can change this Bing search engine from your Cortana desktop search. Source: How To Change Cortana’s Bing Search to Google in Windows 10 Using Bing2Google Bing’s search function is intricately integrated into the Cortana desktop, so changing your desktop search engine default is extremely difficult. This Chrome extension does it in a…
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Windows 10 WiFi Ease By Default Causes Vulnerability | Hacked- How To Change Default
A new feature within Windows called “Wi-Fi Sense” shares Wi-Fi passwords with contacts by default, lowering one’s network privacy and security. Source: ‘Wi-Fi Sense’ Vulnerability in Windows 10, the “Most Secure Windows Yet” | Hacked
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Google Tells You How To Stay Safe Online
Research done by the Google team provides some common sense and conclusive results that will help you stay safe online. Source: Google Tells You How To Stay Safe Online