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• Open source FreeOTFE encrypts disks handily

  By Ian Harac | 09 March, 2011 06:09

  FreeOTFE may sound like a political bumper sticker, but it stands for "Free On The Fly Encryption." The "Free" part is self-explanatory; "On The Fly Encryption" refers to the encrypting/decrypting of data as it is written to or read from your hard disk.

• BlackBerry 6: Wipe Your Smartphone, Restore Factory Settings

  By Al Sacco | 15 December, 2010 07:11

  Many reasons exist for why you might want or need to "security wipe" a BlackBerry, or completely erase all personal data stored on your handheld: You got a new smartphone and plan to retire the older device; you're trading in your existing BlackBerry for a new one from your wireless carrier; you and a friend are swapping devices; you loaded too many applications or media and just want to start over from scratch; etc.

• Record patch Tuesday: What you need to know

  By Tony Bradley | 15 December, 2010 07:13

  Today is the final Microsoft Patch Tuesday for 2010. It has been a busy year for Microsoft when it comes to security bulletins, and December is no exception as Microsoft closes out the year with a record 17 security bulletins. With only a week or so until many IT admins plan to kiss 2010 goodbye and break for the holidays, it is important to understand and prioritize the latest patches for quick implementation.

• How to check if your password was exposed in Gawker hack

  By Gregg Keizer | 14 December, 2010 06:54

  A security researcher today provided a way for users to see whether their e-mail addresses and passwords were among the 1.3 million compromised in a hack of Gawker Media's sites.

• Firesheep, Blacksheep, and protecting your Wi-Fi data

  By Tony Bradley | 11 November, 2010 07:42

  Despite the convenience, free public Wi-Fi networks like those found in hotels, Starbucks, and McDonald's are also a serious risk when it comes to your data and personal information.

• The 25 Worst High-Tech Habits (and How to Fix Them)

  By Christopher Null | 02 November, 2010 01:21

  Good citizens of technological America, this story is not for you.

• Am I mailing spam?

  By Lincoln Spector | 28 September, 2010 01:51

  Tami asked the Antivirus & Security Software forum why friends are receiving spam that appears to come from her.

• iTunes scam: How to protect yourself

  By Liane Cassavoy | 25 August, 2010 00:10

  In recent weeks, more and more iTunes users have been reporting fraudulent activity on their Apple accounts, reporting hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of bogus purchases. With the reports of this type of fraud on the uptick in recent weeks, many users have been quick to blame Apple or PayPal, as many of the affected iTunes accounts were linked to PayPal accounts.

• Run multiple security software products

  By Chris Byers | 18 August, 2010 04:25

  QUESTION: I've been told that I shouldn't have more than one antivirus program running on my PC. Can I use both McAfee and Microsoft Anti-Spyware (or another spyware application), for example? I want to be extra safe online, and I know that security suites are often good in some areas but not in all. Is there a list that will tell me what I can and can't use together?

• How to choose who sees your photos on Facebook

  By Chris Byers | 18 August, 2010 03:17

  QUESTION: I signed up for a Facebook account and uploaded some photos to my profile. I was soon contacted out of the blue by someone I didn't want to hear from and who I didn't know could see my photos and profile. I've been told that I should stop using Facebook, but will I still be able to see my photos if I cancel my account, and how can I make sure no one else can see them?

• How did my protected PC get infected?

  By Lincoln Spector | 17 August, 2010 02:37

  SUPERAntiSpyware found three Trojans on a reader's PC. He asked the Windows forum how this could happen when his PC is protected.

• Keep kids safe online with OpenDNS FamilyShield

  By Rick Broida | 28 July, 2010 07:48

  You wouldn't let your kids walk the streets of Amsterdam's Red Light District, but giving them unrestricted access to the Web is practically the same thing. The problem is, how do you block out all that inappropriate Web content?