What are computer cookies, and what do I need to know about them? Should I be worried about cookie notices on websites? Are they tracking me? Is my computer infected? This article has answers… More info: What are Cookies and how do they work? Dale McManus Youtube video How to delete Cookies HDF InfoLine…
How to delete all cookies from the most popular browsers This article walks you through deleting all cookies from each of the most popular browsers. Article Index: What are cookies? HDF InfoLine article How to clear the cache and cookies in your Web Browser University of Iowa Deleting your cookies may also remove saved…
Those so-called “Security” questions are punching holes in your account defenses Let’s say your friend puts a high-security deadbolt on his front door. He then writes “Only for my mother” on an envelope, puts the key in it and tapes it on the door. Would you feel comfortable storing your family silver at his…
There’s more at risk than just your email… Its important to protect the confidential information in our mail box, but there is an even greater danger to you if hackers get into your email account. Do you know what it is? What if I give you a hint: “forgot my password”? This article provides…
Be extra careful with MS Office documents A security hole has been discovered in Windows which allows hackers to bypass protection measures by configuring a malicious MS Office document (Word, Excel, etc.) and tricking you into opening it. Microsoft has not yet fixed the vulnerability, so we need to be extra vigilant about receiving…
Your browser needs to be kept up-to-date Your browser is arguably the most vulnerable piece of software on your computer or phone, since you use it regularly to access the Internet. Browser developers are constantly providing new features to keep you as a customer and to win new ones. This constant addition of new…
This is a dangerous time. Keep your eyes open. Along with the egregious physical attack on the ground in Ukraine, cyber-attacks are flying back and forth between the combatants. Unfortunately, these cyber-attacks are not limited to Russia and Ukraine. Parties trying for a peaceful resolution using sanctions are also viable victims in this battle.…
There is more to using a search engine then just typing in words… Entering a search word or phrase in a search engine is easy. But does the most relevant (to you) page show up in the first page of results? Do you spend too much time rummaging through the pages and pages of results…
