After my post about extensions, I received some requests to deal with another method of pretending to be a different type…
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File extensions
What are file extensions? A file extension (or simply “extension”) is the suffix at the end of a filename that indicates…
Security: Finding the balance
Finding the balance between security and ease of use. A computer system, or almost anything else for that matter, can never…
In computers, are random numbers really random?
Sometimes it is necessary to use random numbers in programs. Depending on the need, it can be important how random the…
Encryption: types of secure communication and storage
After supplying you with examples on how to encrypt your mail and how to encrypt files and folders I would like…
Revisiting Geolocation Metadata In Our Toys
Metadata is data about data, imbedded in that data. Confused yet? Files can have information about themselves, contained within them. It…
What are Trojans?
A Trojan (horse) in computer-terms is a type of malware that does not replicate itself. The name is based on the…
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware protection modules
The Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Pro version offers you a protection module that utilizes different methods to stop malware, before it can hurt…
Much Ado About Browser Malware
Browser Malware is a constant problem for all computer users. In addition to being highly intrusive and sometimes difficult to remove,…