Tag: pc security
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Protecting Your Privacy in Windows 10
By Des Nnochiri Justifiably or not, Microsoft’s Windows 10 has gained the reputation as an operating system that doesn’t respect your privacy as much as it should. If you or your organization are Windows 10 users, this guide will assist you in protecting your privacy during day-to-day operations. Turn Off Your Advertising ID […]
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Using PowerShell 5 in Windows 7
By Des Nnochiri PowerShell has long been a go-to utility for Windows network users, and Windows 7 remains a powerful player in the Microsoft ecosystem. Though the company plans to withdraw support for the operating system in 2020, Windows 7 is still the Windows variant of choice for many users across the globe. […]
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How to Strengthen Security on Windows 10 Networks
By Des Nnochiri The Windows 10 operating system has had a reputation for poor design and lax practices on information privacy and security for some time. It’s debatable exactly how bad the OS actually is or isn’t in this regard. In this article, we’ll be exploring some methodologies and best practices for hardening the […]
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Russian Hackers and the DNC – Email Security Matters
Robert S. Mueller, Special Counsel for the US Department of Justice, has just released his findings about the Russian Hacking of the Democratic National Convention in 2016. It’s a very interesting read containing information on how the hacks took place (spearfishing, spoofed emails, spoofed websites, bitcoin mining to obscure payments, etc). If any corporate […]