Category Archives: Security

What is LSASS.exe ?

LSASS stands for Local Security Authority Subsystem Service. It’s a crucial component of the Windows operating system, responsible for enforcing security policies on your computer. Think of LSASS.exe as the security guard of your digital world, working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep your system safe and secure.

How does a firewall work?

You may have heard the term firewall before, but have you ever wondered how does a firewall work and why do I need one? A computer firewall protects your computer by putting up a barrier to keep anyone from accessing your files when you are surfing the Internet.

Hacking Raises Security Issues Online

If there is one thing that people do not want to put up with when they are online, it is a hacker that disrupts Internet connections and even affects the files a user has on a computer. Here is a look at how hacking the web raises security issues and how hackers can be stopped so that these… Read More »

5 Common password mistakes to avoid

Are you making yourself a target for fraud? More and more often I am hearing stories of people who have had their accounts hacked. They have had money stolen, lost sleep, spent hours setting up new accounts, or had their credit ruined. Don’t let this happen to you.

10 Ways to Protect Yourself Online

For people who are new to the internet, and computers in general, security and protection be a daunting and confusing subject.  This article attempts to take some of the confusion out of the situation and make you a smarter and safer internet user.

What the Heck is a Keylogger?

A keylogger is a program that runs in your computer’s background secretly recording all your keystrokes. Once your keystrokes are logged, they are hidden away for later retrieval by the attacker. The attacker then carefully reviews the information in hopes of finding passwords or other information that would prove useful to them.  

Securing Your Computer System

Today, more and more people are using their computers for everything from communication to online banking and investing to shopping.  As we do these things on a more regular basis, we open ourselves up to potential hackers, attackers and crackers.  

Keep your PC Virus-Free

Is your computer infected with virus? Do you often get mysterious error messages? Well this is a common problem faced by almost all the computer users across the globe. There are many viruses and worms out there that could infect your computer. Some are harmless, but, they do have the capacity to do any number of nasty things,… Read More »

Determine the Real URL

URL Shortening is a trend in today’s social media and web surfing. Big giants such as Google and YouTube have their own URL shorteners, too. It’s not just because the URL shortening is a trend of the present, but also, it’s important for tiny conversations like twitter or facebook status.