HOW TO STOP EMAIL AND WEB SCAMS

The internet is a crammed and overcrowded marketplace just like the real shopping center or fairs.The only difference is that if someone wanted to steal your money then they would have to physically take it out of your purse,handbag,or pocket.On the internet all they do is sit at a computer,sometimes thousands of miles away and trick you into emptying your bank account and possibly life savings. Now you too can "FIGHT BACK":Follow these simple steps :
1.If you get an email from your bank or an online retailer asking for your personal details never answer it.Phone them up ,go to the URL .
2. never click on a link in an email.right click ,go to properties and view the senders details.
3. Avoid scams like "You have been chosen to win a car" or "you are the 100th customer".Ask yourself-when did I enter any competition or give my details to this organisation?.
4 Ignore unsolicited mail,penpal letters,double your money tips,make £14,000 per week success stories etc...
5 Check whether a website is genuine or not:go to http://www.spoofstick.com/ and download a free bit of software that will help you detect a real website from a fake one..
6 Check the security settings of any website. HOW?Secure website begin with https the "s" means it has added protection Click on the padlock icon on the browser to view the site certificate Make sure the page is entirely secure before entering any details.
7 Sites with a green address bar have undergone extensive checks and are certified safe.
8 Beware of adware removal sites that offer free downloads to rid your computer of malicious trojans and adware.some are masquerading as the real deal but are really gathering information.These programmes ask you to scan your PC for dangerous bugs and viruses-so in actual fact they are programmes that reveal what is actually stored on your computer.So stealing information will be a breeze.Not all are bad but it is the easiest way for someone to gain access to your entire PC .just type in ADWAREFINDER in the google search box and see
9. Use "throwaway" email address for thing like shopping and social networking.
10.If you feel unsafe in anyway then change all your passwords and encrypt your entire hard drive,so that in order to access any documents you will need a password.STAY SAFE
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STORAGE AND RECOVERY OF YOUR DATA

In case of a fire,theft or accidental damage to your PC how would you ever be able to retrieve all the information that is irreplaceable?ANS: Back up all your data and put it in a secure place.There are basically 3 types of storage and back up mediums:
NON REMOVABLE:This can be the actual hard drive on your computer advantage:come already installed on the computer-so no need to spend money on buying one Disadvantage:This would have been destroyed in the fire,stolen or damaged along with your PC
REMOVABLE:These include CDs,DVDsFlash drives,external hard drives etc.Advantage: fairly cheap and highly portable Disadvantage:If not properly encrypted and password protected then it is useless if stolen or found
ONLINE STORAGE:These are hosted storage portals far away from your location and usually on ISP servers.Advantage: very secure,encrypted ans safe from all the elements Disadvantage: Costly-you need a monthly subscription to be able to store your data on these.
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How to test your anti virus software

Most ant-virus software nowadays are pretty much current,with new viruses popping up on a regular basis it has become such a task for the anti-virus software to catch up.It's pretty much like drug companies who always have to keep testing and running trials because a drug that was manufactured to cure a particular strain of flu no longer works because this flu has become immune to the drug,so more powerful ones have to be manufactured.This is exactly the same with Internet and online viruses.That is why most anti-virus software is updated and you only get a registration to use it for so long ie:6 months-1year and so on.A good software to test the effectiveness of your anti-virus software is called the eicar test file go to http://www.eicar.org/.If you require help with this software the go to http://www.webpromotionz.co.uk/ or drop us a note on the forum

FLASH DRIVE LOST AND FOUND!

Always encrypt and protect your USB flash stick with a password so that in the event that it is lost or stolen then no one will be able to just insert it into their computer and download all your history.You can also believe that there are some trustworthy people out there who will return your memory stick to you if they happen to find it-but how do they know who it belongs to I hear you ask?"The answer my friends is blowing in the wind"Seriously:
Go to www.tinyurl.com/yxgpnv and download the lost drive zip file.Unzip the files help.exe auto run.info and read me.txtEdit read me.txt file to show your contact details-copy all 3 files to the root folder of your removable drive.When you plug the storage device into the drive auto play will display "help I'm lost"By right clicking this it will also display your details.For help and more information visit our forum or go to http://www.webpromotionz.co.uk/

PROTECT YOUR DATA

It has become so convenient and commonplace to save your work and files onto an assortment of mass storage devices,but have you ever thought of what happens to your data if it ever got lost or stolen,as did some very sensitive government documents recently. These devices are now so powerful that we are able to store millions of personal details on just one disc.he best way to protect transportable storage devices and all such devices would be to ENCRYPT them: what is that I hear you ask.In a nutshell encryption is a method of encoding data so that is is not readable to anyone else without the correct password do decode it(it is beginning to sound like a spy novel now)We found a solid programme which is also free:download it from:www.truecrypt.org/downloads.php If you need help installing this software or are unsure about anything then contact us or go to ww.webpromotionz.co.uk for expert help or better still post your request on our forum

PROTECTING DATA BEFORE SELLING OR DISPOSING OF YOUR OLD COMPUER

It is so easy to leave sensitive and vital information on an old computer that you may want to sell on or throw away.
To simply delete the information from the computer and send it to the recycle bin is simply not enough.
you will need to completely remove all traces of your files and personal information,just like shredding all your sensitive.
papers.
There are a number of tools you can use to delete data permanently:
Some recommended ones are:
File shredder
Web wipe
East tec eraser
active@kill disc
inspectore-maxx
Eraser
Ultra wipe
To name a few.
Don't let your information be retrieved and fall into the wrong hands.
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