PC Hints and Tips » Security

What should I do if I think I have given my personal security details to a phishing scam?

Will — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:13:38 +0000

It is essential that you contact your bank immediately by telephone, informing them of when this happened and how you were contacted. This will enable your bank to investigate and ensure that your account is protected.

Beware dodgy downloads

Will — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:30:51 +0000

Make sure you only download programs from websites that are well-known or recommended and read all user agreements carefully. Free software programs that promise wonderful treats often contain viruses that infect your computer files or connect you to the Internet via premium rate telephone numbers.

Better passwords

Will — Thu, 01 May 2008 11:24:55 +0000

There probably never was a time when the name of your much-loved pet was going to make a particularly clever password but, with so much more of our lives available to anyone who can crack a password, it’s now more important than ever to choose a good one. For a nice balance between easy to remember and secure, take a look at Password Bird (www.passwordbird.com). It uses a number of elements – a favourite name, word and date – to make a password that shouldn’t make sense to anyone but you.