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Monday, November 19, 2012

About Internet / Network Security: Data Security and Recovery Edition

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From Andy O'Donnell, your Guide to Internet / Network Security
This week's focus is on data security and data recovery. Check out the articles below for more information.

Learn How to Encrypt Your Hard Drive
How many stories have you heard about someone having a hard drive that had a buzillion social security numbers on it end up lost or stolen? Mobile devices tend to... Read more

DIY Computer Forensics: How to Recover a Deleted File
I'm a huge fan of zombie films and have always wondered if you could apply the same concept to bringing back files from the dead? I'm not talking about the virtual "recycle bin". That's easy . I'm talking straight-up I-deleted-the-stew-out-of-this-file-and-now-I-want-to-bring-it-back type stuff. Can it be done?... Read more
Search Related Topics:  data recovery  file recovery 

Encryption 101: Understanding Encryption
WPA2, WEP, 3DES, AES, Symmetric, Asymmetric, what does it all mean, and why should you care? All these terms are related to encryption technologies used to protect your data. Encryption and cryptography in general, can be difficult topics to wrap your head around. Whenever I hear the words cryptographic algorithm, I picture some nerdy professor writing... Read more
Search Related Topics:  encryption  encryption software  security basics

How to Buy and Sell Safely on Craigslist
Craigslist is all about no-frills buying and selling. As with any service used by millions of people, there will always be a few bad apples that try to spoil the bunch. Let's take a look at a few safety tips to help make your Craigslist experience a safe and profitable one... Read more
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