Internet Safety

Data is one of our most valuable assets. Almost every part of our lives involves personal data stored by us, our banks, Internet service providers, businesses and even retail stores. Protecting...

Proxy servers are websites that allow you to access the Internet without leaving any personal information behind. Proxy servers are useful for getting around blocked websites on public networks,...

If you are connecting to the Internet or even a local network, you may be curious about how wired and wireless connections fare when security is taken into account. The two methods are distinct in...

The internet is a very powerful tool that can greatly enhance a child's learning. However, a child freely searching the internet is a recipe for disaster. Many families want to control internet...

There is a lot of confusion going around about the term IP address. My goal is to help shed some light on this subject.

WebWatcher is a piece of computer software that parents, schools and corporations can use to keep track of how the Internet is being used within their network. WebWatcher can log all keystrokes,...

Websense is a Web protection program designed to prevent access to material (e.g., adult, guns, drugs) deemed questionable by the administrator. Once it has been installed, it launches...

While public Internet access is meant for everybody, some content found on the Internet is not acceptable, legal or safe for people, especially children, to view. The Federal Children's Internet...

If you are an employer whose employees handle confidential data on a daily basis, that data could easily end up on the World Wide Web. That is one reason why implementing a means to block Internet...

If you are a company or organization who requires employees to use the Internet on a day to day basis, it can be a good thing to restrict access to certain websites. WebBlocker is one of the...

WebBlocker is a tool that is utilized to block access to various websites from your computer network. If there are computer users within your company or organization to which you would like to...

With so many portable devices easily available--such as CDs, Flash drives and MP3 players--as well as Internet access on nearly every workstation, businesses run an increased risk of data theft by...

Parents set up parental controls to prevent their kids from accessing inappropriate content online. This can be a very useful tool to protect kids from online predators and adult content that...

You can access websites restricted websites or unblock blocked websites in a few easy steps. Websites may be blocked for a wide range of reasons, the most common of which is to prevent other...

I am sure you already know what PayPal is and have heard horror stories of how some people have unknowingly had their PayPal Accounts hacked. Their claims are of how they either lost large sums of...

Want absolute control over who uses Internet Explorer to access the internet? Learn how to lock and password protect Internet Explorer quickly and easily. Make sure no one else can access the...

Internet safety is an important part of anybody's life who uses the World Wide Web daily. Everyone should be informed so that users know the signs of what to look for as well as how to protect...

After becoming increasingly popular during the first years of the 21st century, gaining access to a machine through clandestine virus installation has become one of the most widespread hacking...

What you need to know to keep your teen safe online.

K9 Web Protection is a program to protect your children from harmful websites, online predators, and to keep them away from websites you would rather they not access. It is a free program that can...

The Internet is the wild west of the modern age. On a daily basis anything can, and often does, happen somewhere in cyberspace. It's scary for many parents to think about the exposure their...

Your password is the way that you identify yourself to a website. It is important to pick a safe and secure password that can not easily be guessed by other people. If someone guesses your...

SmartFilter is a censorware application, which is marketed to libraries, corporations and schools, to enable their system administrators to monitor and block users' access to specific websites. It...

If you can access the Internet but cannot access secure sites, you may need to fine-tune the settings on your Internet browser. These directions pertain to IE or Internet Explorer. Work your way...

With more and more people joining Facebook every day, there are a lot of ways you can put yourself into a dangerous situation if you do not take a few precautions to keep your Facebook experience fun.

Unlike your DNA, hair and fingerprints that are individual and can not be used by someone else, things like your credit cards, social security number, phone numbers and bank accounts can be if...

Most internet users try their best to avoid losing the password to a website. No one wants to go through the entire process of searching for a website password or having to reset it. Keeping the...

Children don’t understand how vast and scary the internet can actually be. For instance, I just read a news story about the scariest cities in American with the most crime and then a thought hit...

So many websites and software programs require passwords. It's a challenge to protect all of your passwords, especially with the prevalence of phishing and hacking these days. However, there are...

Protect your child from Internet dangers with these guidelines, as outlined by the National Crime Prevention Council.