security how-to
Sneak a Peek at Email
I get a good amount of spam. You probably do, too. UGHHH! I hate it. I HATE the stuff and I HATE hashing through it. It’s also not safe to open it unless you know exactly who has sent it. But sometimes it’s really hard to tell. How do I know for sure that the [...]
How Are Your Passwords?
I’ve been hearing about more hacking attempts these days. The most notable was the attack on Sarah Palin and her Yahoo email account. That was disgusting, but it goes to show you how quickly and easily some things can be hacked.
I try to make my passwords with a combination of numbers, letters, and symbols. [...]
Beware the Antivirus XP
Be very careful what you download. And be very careful with the websites you visit. Before reading this article, I’d never heard of Antivirus XP 2008. It’s not an antivirus, even though it looks, feels, and acts like one. Someone very crafty made this piece of spyware!
Antivirus XP 2008 is malware– malicious software. It is [...]
Hide Your Plugins Files
It’s becoming more common so perhaps you’ve heard of it happening: someone’s Wordpress blog was hacked. Usually it is by a spammer, who inserts malicious images and coding. There are weaknesses in Wordpress, because it’s open source software, and because users often don’t know all the security holes.
Here’s one quick and easy tip to help [...]
Did Your Blog Get Hacked?
Very, very rarely do any Blogger blogs get hacked. I love Blogger for this reason. However, the hacking of Wordpress blogs is well known. The coding and all the different security methods and details can be extremely confusing. Both platforms have strengths and weaknesses, so it’s hard to tell what is the best buy. But [...]
Using a Secret Key for WordPress 2.6
Here’s a GREAT article I found from the support team at WordPress. It’s how to make a Secret Key with the new WordPress 2.6 software.
WordPress 2.6 includes a new set of security features for passwords and password hashing and cookie security. This feature works without doing anything, but it’s not particularly powerful without some extra [...]
Secret Key for Wordpress Blogs
I’ve been hearing that some blogs are getting “hacked.” I’m still in the process os understanding how a blog can be hacked (there are numerous ways). I think it is a heinous thing to do, but the perpetrators always get away with it. As I dig deeper into the Wordpress forums (about as exciting as [...]
Security Programs For Safer Computing
I am frequently questioned about security issues here at Mrs. Mecomber’s Scrapbook. I haven’t been addressing them very regularly, so I aim to change that. I plan to be posting about security programs, security tutorials, and security news. My hope is that these things will help you in your own computer usage, and make your [...]
