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Why just say no to IM at work

28-Oct-09

People sometimes ask me for my business IM address. Well, I do not have one, because I do not use IM for business transactions. However, if you do, please make sure that you are aware of the risks involved. Here are a couple of the topmost reasons why IM, IMO, does not mix well with [...]

Social networking site teaches insecure password practices

09-Nov-08

Privacy and security often stand and fall with a password. Keeping one’s passwords secret is therefore very important, even more so with regard to services carrying a high risk of abuse. Email accounts are one important example, since unauthorized access to one can reveal sensitive information such as private messages and contact information, thereby endangering [...]