Computer Security posts

Data encryption is the act of changing electronic information into an unreadable state by using algorithms or ciphers. Originally, data encryption was used for passing government and military information electronically. Over time as the public has begun to enter and transmit personal, sensitive information over the internet, data encryption has become more widespread. Nowadays web browsers will automatically encrypt text when connecting to a secure server. You can tell you are on a secure, encrypted website when the URL begins with "https", meaning Hypertext Transmission Protocol, Secure.

In Hans Christian Andersen's classic children's tale, The Emperor's New Clothes, a narcissistic emperor with a serious Napoleon Complex is swindled into thinking he's purchased the latest and greatest in royal outerwear. Arrogantly, the emperor strolls before his subjects in an outfit made of 100% invisible nothingness. How did he let this happen? Simple, in not wanting to look like he wasn't in on the trends, the emperor convinced himself the clothes were real-that he was fully protected. Believe it or not, there's a lesson to be learned here concerning your PC's security.

Emma Watson has taken over the #1 spot from Heidi Klum as the most dangerous celebrity to search for on the Web. Best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movie series, this British actress has grown up in the spotlight and her actions are followed by the press. Searches for the latest Emma Watson pictures and free downloads have more than a 12% chance to land on a malicious site that has tested positive for spyware, adware, malware, spam, phishing, viruses or other malicious stuff.

Here's how Emma got to be in the #1 spot...

Study Finds Women Are More Dangerous Than Men, With Latinas Heating Up The Chart

Emma Watson has replaced Heidi Klum as McAfee's 2012 most dangerous celebrity to search for online. For the sixth year in a row, McAfee researched popular culture's most famous people to reveal the riskiest Hollywood actors, athletes, musicians, politicians, designers, and comedians on the Web.