A Tutorial for Online Privacy
If you want to stay inconspicuous while online, here are some products, services, and best practices to put to use.
How to Stay Anonymous Online – by Erik Griffith
“Some might say that the Internet was built on anonymity. Without it, the Internet might not have become what it is today—a place where free speech reigns supreme (maybe to a fault). However, as social networks prevail—and über-companies like Google do all they can to market to you more effectively—your privacy on the Web comes into question. The good news is that you can take back control of what others see and know of you online. Here’s how.“
Subtopics: Safe Surfing, Anonymous E-mail, Social (Network) Security
The article contains links to programs and tools you may be interested in.. if your privacy is a concern to you.
Today’s quote:
“Ihere is only one way to achieve happiness on this terrestrial ball,
And that is to have either a clear conscience or none at all.” ~ Ogden Nash
Have a great weekend everybody!
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Make yours great ones. Ones to be proud of.
Top Antivirus Products For Android Devices
Folks, today Neil Rubenking at PC Magazine has posted a review of AV products for your Android mobile devices.
* AV-Test Rates Over 40 Android Antivirus Products
“PCMag has long relied on test results from AV-Test.org and others to help identify the best PC antivirus products, especially dynamic whole-product tests. A report released today extends AV-Test’s reach into the Android antivirus market, with over 40 products tested.” Read more..
I found it an interesting read, and humbly suggest that (if you are interested in such things) doing more than glancing at the charts may be worth your time.
Again.. a busy beaver here. I hope I will get a chance to come back and post more.. I did want to talk with you about a $35 computer I only recently learned about (the “Raspberry Pi“)…
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In other (security) news: Anonymous hacker-turned-informant helps feds arrest five
“One of the most visible members of Anonymous and LulzSec is a snitch.
His name is Hector Monsegur, a 28-year-old living in the housing projects on New York’s Lower East Side. But to most people, he’s Sabu, one of the major mouthpieces of the Anonymous movement who was responsible, according to authorities, for a number of high-profile hacks.
But since he was arrested in early June, he’s been working with the FBI to rat out his fellow Anons, all the while continuing to urge on his Twitter supporters, has recently as last week, to infiltrate police and government agencies around the world.” Click here to continue reading.
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Today’s quote: “Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.” ~ Ralph Marston
Have a great day, everybody!
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How To Remove Your Name From Search Engines and Social Networking Sites
Your Private Information Made Public
Folks, sometimes it is best to not reinvent the wheel; so today I am going to refer you to three excellent resources for the methods you need to know about if you are concerned about your personal information, and how websites (and the Gov’t) are collecting – and posting – it on the Internet.
If you are serious about protecting your identity and personal security, you should take actions now to block your personal information from public viewing.
Remove Your information from People Search Databases, Social Networks, and Search Engine Results— JessicaM
“Do you know what kind of personal information about you can be found from Internet? Do you know how to remove your name, address, phone number, pictures, bad comments and negative reviews from Google and other search engine results? Do you know how to delete your personal information from online people search database records?“
I am putting this one first as it is comprehensive and well researched. It is four pages long, and packed with good info.
How To Permanently Delete Your Account on Popular Websites — Cameron Chapman
“What we often don’t realize when signing up for all these accounts, though, is how difficult it can be to permanently delete our accounts when we’ve had enough. Some require complicated, multi-step processes that can stretch over the course of days (or weeks). Others take less time, but still require multiple steps by the user.“
This article outlines the steps for removing your account/profile on:
Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn, Google, Ebay, Wikipedia, Flickr/Yahoo!, Windows Live, StumbleUpon, WordPress, Amazon, YouTube, and PayPal.
If you want to stay inconspicuous while online, here are some products, services, and best practices to put to use.
How to Stay Anonymous Online — Erik Griffith
“Some might say that the Internet was built on anonymity. Without it, the Internet might not have become what it is today—a place where free speech reigns supreme (maybe to a fault). However, as social networks prevail—and über-companies like Google do all they can to market to you more effectively—your privacy on the Web comes into question. The good news is that you can take back control of what others see and know of you online. Here’s how.“
Subtopics: Safe Surfing, Anonymous E-mail, Social (Network) Security
The article contains links to programs and tools you may be interested in.. if your privacy is a concern to you.
Update: Here is another resource, brought to my attention by Rick Robinette:
“I came across a really cool site that, if anything, is a real education about online accounts and profiling. The site is called AccountKiller.
AccountKiller – Do you care about your personal data? We provide instructions to remove your account or public profile on most popular websites, including Skype, Facebook, Windows Live, Hotmail / Live, Twitter, MSN / Messenger, Google and many more. Want to create an account somewhere? Check our Blacklist first to see if it’s even possible to remove your profile!
What AccountKiller specializes in is collecting direct links and deleting instructions to make account termination an easier process.” Read more..
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Bonus: additional recommended reading: Does a Blogger’s Opinion Really Matter?
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