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December 2007 - Posts

The Fine Print – Do You Know the Terms You (Or Your Child) Agreed To?

When it comes to your privacy and ownership of your content, not all Web sites are created equal. Though few people enjoy reading the fine print, you may be surprised at how various services -- even within the same category of services -- do or do not
Posted Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:28 PM by Linda Criddle | 3 Comments

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Web Address Safety – Think First, Click Later

Most Internet safety tips include advice to be cautious about clicking links -- whether you get them in e-mail or as the result of an online search -- and for good reason. A careless click may leave you or your computer vulnerable. Simply landing on a
Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2007 4:44 PM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

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Facebook’s Lesson: The Demise of Privacy or Will You Fight Back?

Facebook's new advertising feature ‘Beacon’ created a storm of protest for using the personal content their users have posted for advertising purposes. Launched last month, their ads grab users’ photos, personal content, purchases and online actions and
Posted Saturday, December 08, 2007 11:55 AM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

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Staying safe when you apply for a job online

If you’re looking for a new job, the Internet is a valuable tool both for searching out new opportunities and for letting potential employers learn about you. But as with all things online, you need to look both ways and consider the risks attendant to
Posted Wednesday, December 05, 2007 11:47 AM by Linda Criddle | 3 Comments

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Cybercrime: How online crooks put us all at risk

This excellent article outlines the scope of cybercrime in this country and around the world. I highly recommend you take the time to read the entire article, and review the visual ‘map’ of how all of this fits together as it will really help your understanding.
Posted Tuesday, December 04, 2007 11:35 PM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

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