PC Memoirs

It’s official: “password” is not the most frequently used bad password any more. “123456” has taken over. Yes, as it turns out, millions of people use 123456 as their password for online services. I’m shocked! Each year, the security company Splashdata publishes a list of 25 worst passwords, or in other words, passwords that should never be used! […]

These days a phone is used for a lot more than just making phone calls. People keep sensitive data like passwords, bank account information and personal photos on their devices. Simply put, losing a smartphone is more than just losing a phone book. There are numerous apps users can download in order to protect the […]

Everyone understands the need for privacy in modern times, why it cannot be compromised and what the consequences are should that happen. This goes a lot more in the cyber world, where privacy is being intruded upon right and left. Your personal information and data is very important and should not be shared without your […]

A couple of nights ago a friend of mine called me to help him with a new computer virus. It was something that he hasn’t seen before. The screen was blocked and covered with a message supposedly from the FBI, telling him he engaged in illegal activity and he has to pay a fine in order to unlock […]

Advancement in technology has been rapid and most people have embraced it by having their own personal computers. However, the issue of security when it comes to the use of computers is a crucial thing as most unauthorized individuals may be curious enough to view other people’s files. Thanks to XUS, who came up with […]