Fake Flash updaters bring nothing good

Fake Flash updaters bring nothing good
People know that Flash is used by websites like Youtube and some game sites.  It's not "mandatory" but not having it can limit what sites you have fun with.  It's also a very good idea to keep your Flash up to date as new security exploits are found.   But if you EVER see a…
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Is a site down, or is it you?

Is a site down, or is it you?
Sometimes the problem isn't on your side and, when it is, it's best to know.  Sometimes no sites will come up because your internet provider is having an issue or doing upgrades (and, if you call in, most of them will have an automated message telling you that).  Other times, an individual site might be…
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Using ‘Hola’? Stop now.

Using ‘Hola’? Stop now.
If you're using Hola, a free virtual private network that lets you stream things like Netflix abroad, you need to stop immediately. Security researchers discovered multiple security flaws in Hola and published their findings on a site called "Adios Hola." Hola is going even further, by selling access to the network through a site called…
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7 Steps to Avoid Phishing Attacks on Your Facebook Account

7 Steps to Avoid Phishing Attacks on Your Facebook Account
Facebook users need to be very careful online.  Between games that try to spam every one you know to sites that use your connection to Facebook as a wedge to trick you into opening the door for their viruses.... A user might, for instance, get an email that has all of the theming and imagery…
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