About Computers: Your Computer and Cyberwarfare

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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor Not to be overly dramatic, but here's some bad news: every second your computing device is plugged into the Web, you are a target for intruders, scammers, digital vandals, and thieves. The good news: a little risk management on your part will go a long way towards preventing grief. Take a look at our newsletter below for helpful suggestions on protecting your devices. Is Your Computer Ready for Cyberwarfare? Get yourself a scanning software product. Subscribe to a fast VPN. Install a firewall. Backup your important data weekly. These are some of the steps that will battle-proof your computing device, and save you potential grief over time... Search Related Topics:  computer security  network security  cybercrime The World Online: By the Numbers The most internet usage on the planet this last year was by China. 73% of internet-enabled adults use social media of some kind. 25% of all searches online are performed from mobile devices. 40% of Facebook users visit FB twice or more per day. These are just some of the interesting statistics of the last year of Web life... Search Related Topics:  google search statistics  history of the internet  did al gore invent the internet Facebook Will Lose 80% of Its Users in 3 Years? Yes, that is prediction of two Princeton University researchers. By applying the mathematical model of epidemic and recovery trends in human history, their claim is that Facebook is likely to bleed its user base by 2017. About.com has more on this controversial prediction... One Number To Ring You Worldwide It's a very attractive concept: create a universal location-agnostic phone number, and through a network of cooperating telecomms agencies, anyone can ring you from anywhere in the world. While some long distance charges would apply, the rates are currently looking to be much less than area-code-driven fees. About.com looks at iNum in more detail here... Search Related Topics:  unified communications  virtual phone numbers  phone number portability Related Searches Computers Computer Security Risk VPN Network Security Free Security Security Email Featured Articles Best Solid State Drives LogMeIn Free Remote Access Is No Longer What Is 'Rule 34'? Rumor: OS X 10.10 Will Feature Flatter iOS 7 Look Replace a Power Supply Understanding Internetworking Cables   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   More Recommended Reading at About.com: Get Yourself a 'Second Opinion' Malware Scanner Top 100 Companies for Telecommuting Jobs Finding a Lost or Stolen iPhone Advertisement