Add popular URL shortening service Bitly to the list of security issues that have popped up lately. Today, on their company blog, Bitly CEO Mark Josephson outlined that they have “reason to believe that Bitly account credentials have been compromised; specifically, users’ email addresses, encrypted passwords, API keys and Oauth tokens.” (emphasis Josephson’s). There hasn’t been […]
Understanding the Value of Your Website
Lately I’ve had a fear that a lot of business owners don’t fully appreciate the value of their website. Most business people understand that a website is no longer optional, but many still approach it with a mindset of, “We have to have a website because our competition has one. Here, Mr. Developer, this is […]
How To Turn Off Facebook’s Auto Play Videos
How many times do you check Facebook from your mobile device? “Multiple times a day” is how many people answer that question. If this describes you, then this “how to” post may help save you on your mobile data usage, which might even save you some cash. A recent update to the Facebook App enabled […]
Heartbleed’s Impact: How Does It Affect You?
Now that the Heartbleed security flaw has had its day in the news cycle’s fickle sun, one question remains: have you taken steps to make sure that your accounts and passwords are properly secured? Even though the news outlets have let Heartbleed slip from lead story to back page, it doesn’t mean that it’s no […]
How and Why Buying Facebook “Likes” Can Backfire
If you’re reading this, then I’ve got to make a few assumptions here at the outset. First, I’m going to assume that you have some interest in Facebook and its now quintessential feature, the “like.” Second, I’m going to assume that you are at least somewhat intrigued by the idea of increasing Facebook likes, and […]
Microsoft Security Essentials Alert – Recognizing a Spoof of Microsoft’s Anti-Virus Software
You’re well into your morning routine – coffee in hand, checking your email, reading Facebook – when a security prompt pops up on your computer screen. You’ve never seen this sort of alert before, but right at the top, it says “Microsoft Security Essentials Alert.” Microsoft Security Essentials, or MSE, is Microsoft’s free anti-virus software […]
