Two-factor authentication means “something you know” (like a password) and “something you have,” which can be an object like a phone. It helps secure your online identity because you have to have the second item in order to login to an account. Continue Reading…
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Facebook is automatically publishing posts under your name and placing them at the top of the News feed for your friends. In some cases, these posts can include controversial political content that you would never voluntarily post. Continue Reading…
Force HTTPS in Chrome for better security when browsing. There is an ever increasing awareness that more of the Internet should be accessed through secure protocols like SSL. Google is one of the more aggressive companies pushing to make this happen. Here are several ways you can force HTTPS in Chrome to ensure your browsing is as safe as possible. Continue Reading…
Facebook’s Timeline Privacy Settings have been a tricky thing and it might become a bit harder with the new Open Graph Apps. The latest version of Facebook’s Open Graph was announced yesterday with a dizzying 60 partners at launch time. Be prepared for your Facebook feed to display a torrent of information about what your friends are doing, listening to, reading, and where they’re going. Continue Reading…
Facebook tracking deepens with the release of it’s Facebook Messenger application. The Facebook Messenger Windows application recently leaked, and the company has responded to the leak of its application by just releasing an official download. What some may see as an added benefit to the social networks users, is also yet another way for the company to maintain it’s Facebook tracking of users across the web. Continue Reading…
