Posts under Security tag.

LinkedIn Login and Sign In Security Tips

LinkedIn users may be aware of the recent reports, where many of the passwords were stolen after the LinkedIn servers were hacked, thereby compromising the security and privacy of its many users. The popularity of LinkedIn, as a serious social [...]

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Emsisoft Emergency Kit: Free portable malware scanner, with dual-engine

Emsisoft has released Emsisoft Emergency Kit 2.0, the first portable malware scanner, with a dual scan engine. It contains a collection of programs that can be used without a software installation to scan and clean infected computers for malware, using its [...]

5 Security and Safety Tips and Settings to Secure Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer today, is arguably one of the most secure browsers available. But how can we secure Internet Explorer further? The browser is considered to be safe – by default – with features such as smart screen filtering and location [...]

USB Disabler: A Pendrive Security Tool for Your Windows Laptop

Removable USB devices have become an essential part of our electronic life, since these portable devices have the ability to carry GBs of information in them and therefore prove handy at times. However, the same can also be used to [...]

How To Block Websites In Internet Explorer

There are different reasons why people may want to block certain websites in Internet Explorer. The most common reason people block websites in Internet Explorer is the malicious nature of such websites. While the SmartScreen filter does a great job, [...]

WinFolder Lock Pro: Lock and protect folders in Windows 8

We have already seen several free file encryption or folder locking software earlier. If you looking for one with a cool minimalistic Metro look for your Windows 8, you might want to check out WinFolder Lock Pro. WinFolder Lock Pro [...]

Download Free Norton Identity Safe, a Password Manager, from Symantec

Symantec has introduced a new service called Norton Identity Safe Service, which is free to download till 1st October 2012. All those, who download and install this tool will be able to use the service free of charge for ever. [...]

Password Protect USB Drives using KASHU USB Flash Security

Losing a USB drive or other mobile devices in which you store your valuable information can cost you a lot if accessed by any unauthorized person. The same may happen if it falls into the wrong hands. So, is there [...]

Fig 2 Privacy Settings In Microsoft SkyDrive

Understanding Privacy Policy and Settings In Microsoft SkyDrive

Microsoft SkyDrive offers 25GB of free space for storage of any type of files. You can upload your files and share them with people on Facebook and Twitter (and some other social networking sites). In addition to storing and sharing [...]

Enhanced Protected Mode In Internet Explorer 10: What it means and How to Enable it!

Starting with Windows Vista, Protected Mode was added as a new feature in Internet Explorer 7. This Protected Mode, added an extra layer of protection by locking down parts of your operating system that your browser did not ordinary need [...]

USB History Viewer: View any installed, connected USB devices on your system or network

Accessing of pen drives is blocked in most of the organizations – usually schools and offices. And if you are in the same situation where you do not want to allow people to use pen drives and other USB devices [...]

Use SysKey Utility to lock Windows computer using USB stick

SysKey is an in-built Windows utility that can help you secure the Security Accounts Management or SAM database. In case you do not know, the SAM Database stores hashed copies of our user passwords, which is encrypted with a locally [...]

Hacked Websites: Report chronicles webmasters struggles with their compromised websites

StopBadware and Commtouch have published an interesting report on Compromised Websites. The report talks of how site owners navigate the process of learning their sites have been hacked and repairing the damage and presents interesting statistics on this issue. The study [...]

Unblock and Recover a blocked or suspended Outlook or Microsoft account

At times you may, for some reason, find that your Windows Live Hotmail or Microsoft account has been suspended. This usually occurs when the Hotmail team that your mail account has been compromised or is being misused by someone to [...]

How to check for and report unsafe websites from Internet Explorer

One has to be very careful and alert these days while browsing the Internet. There will be websites who will knowing try to engage you in a Phishing scam or even forcefully attempt to install malware on your computer. And [...]

iSpy: Convert your Windows PC into a surveillance system

Ever wanted to convert your Windows computer into a security and a surveillance system without much fuss and without spending much money? We have already seen a few free tools which you can use to make your Windows Laptop act [...]

KeyLemon: A Free Face Recognition Software for Windows

We have already discussed and listed some of the best free online password managers and desktop password managers. While these programs and services help you remember your passwords once you are logged it, if you also want to ‘do away with’ [...]

Top 3 Online Password Managers

Two days back, we reviewed some good free password managers for Windows. Today we will see some of the best free online password managers. And since, reading reviews, forums and comments is considered as the best practice to find a [...]

Lock, secure, password protect your USB Drive with USB Safeguard

Yesterday we covered a fine tool for your USB Drives that allowed you to identify and clean up the junk files and folders on your Removable Drives. Today, I will discuss a tool that will let you lock up and protect [...]

Chrome, Firefox expose passwords in plain text, IE9 does not!

The debate is ever-lasting – and the war never-ending! We are talking about the Internet browser wars here. A lot has been discussed about them recently. Some say Google Chrome is the fastest of ‘em all. Others prefer Mozilla Firefox, [...]

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The Windows Club covers Windows 8, Windows 7, tips, tutorials, how-to's, features, freeware and more. It is created by Anand Khanse, a Microsoft MVP.