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A recent article written on SignOnSanDiego.com revealed that tens of thousands of people who requested free samples of Astroglide had their names and addresses expose through Google’s search engines. The company that makes Astroglide has since made steps to reverse this occurrence. Read the full article on SignOnSanDiego.com
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I just read this great guide for removing malware (spyware, adware, and the like) from your computer you can check it out on TechTree.com. The article describes the symptoms and steps for removal of malware. Be sure to check out some of the tools we recommend for spyware and adware removal.
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The British like to look over shoulders. According to a study done in the U.K 80% of the peopled surveyed admit to looking over someones shoulder to get a good look at a book, newspaper, laptop or mobile device. This has many privacy and security implications as more and more people are mobile when they work potentially exposing sensitive information. Read the article on Net-Security.
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Here is a great article with some helpful tips on checking and cleaning your computer of spyware. If the idea of cleaning spyware from your computer yourself is intimidating then check out some of the great tools we recommend.
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Many parents have concerns for their child’s safety online as their kid’s use of internet increases. Some parents are attending forum’s where experts speak to this subject and educate them on keeping their children safe. As a result parents are taking action like moving computers into common rooms in the house. You can read more in this article on The Journal News. Be sure to check out some of the privacy tools we recommend.
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