Where to Report Spam Emails, Phishing, and Internet Fraud


Updated 11/11/11 11:25 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Where to Report Online Scams and Phishing Emails

Internet safety starts at home, and while you may have a hacker-proof password, keep your firewall locked and loaded, and otherwise stay diligent to online scams, the truth is — sometimes spam, phishing, and fraudulent activity can slip through the cracks. If you suspect you've received illegal spam or phishing emails, or think you may be a victim of Internet fraud (by shopping online, or Read more

How-To: Keep Your Social Networks Private


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

How to Keep Your Social Networks Private

While most social networks offer enhanced privacy settings, which will allow you to keep your profiles private, there are a handful of things you can do to make your accounts less accessible and susceptible to searches made by your new guy's ex or an old friend you don't want to have to ignore online. Check out these tips on staying private online. Create an Alternate Email Address For Account Read more

What Is a Firewall, and Why Do I Need One?


Updated 06/13/11 12:28 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

What Is a Firewall?

June is Internet Safety Month, so for the next few weeks we'll be giving you tips and advice on how to stay safe online. Some Internet users browse the web totally unaware of the dangers that are lurking right around the corner. I don't want to strike fear in your geeky little hearts, but the truth is — you need to know how to protect yourself from hackers and evildoers. Your first line of Read more

Security Tips For Data Privacy Day!


Updated 01/28/12 8:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Keep Your Computer Safe and Secure

It's Data Privacy Day, so we're here to give you 10 tips to keeping your computer safe, secure, and totally private. Nothing is worse than having your computer hacked into, your personal information stolen, or becoming a victim of fraud. We've rounded up all of our best tech advice to help keep your computer protected and free from hacker malice. If you haven't implemented these 10 tidbits yet, Read more