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How Safe is WPA2-Secured WiFi? Darryl Boyett asked if his home WiFi connection, which uses WPA2 protection, is safe enough for online banking
How to Remove Malware From Your Windows PC Has a malware infection taken your PC hostage? Here's how to clean it out and restore your PC to a pristine state.
How To Lock Down Your Wireless Network Securing your wireless network is a simple process that costs nothing and could save you from a disastrous network breach down the road.
Remove Hard-to-Kill Malware Jane13434's PC is infected with something that three good security programs couldn't defeat.
How To Encrypt Your Smartphone Protect your photos, text messages, and other private data from prying eyes with these simple tips.

Security News

Silent Updates Proposed for Firefox Are a Bad Security Risk Silent updating may be more convenient to consumers, but it will also invite hacker exploitation of the process, a security expert warns.
Verizon Joining Geo-Ads Program Verizon will be participating in a program that allows advertisers to target users based on location.
Despite Controversy, Cybercrime Treaty Endures Delegates from around the world are meeting in France this week to discuss the only international treaty dealing with cybercrime.
Security Firm Lists 'Dirty Dozen' Unsafe Smartphones Android phones fill the list of smartphones that are left vulnerable because of infrequent software upgrades, Bit9 researchers report.
Surveillance Catalog is Creepy Read Conference produces a compendium of tools for breaking into computers, cell phones, and computer networks, as well as engaging in online subterfuge.

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Google Wallet Launches on Nexus S 4G Phones Google Wallet became available on Nexus S 4G phones on Sprint's network this week.
Sharp Kills a Tablet, Windows 8 News, and More Microsoft teases Windows 8, Sharp kills its Galapagos tablet, support for Netflix comes to more Android devices, and more.
Modern Vending Machines Add Touchscreens and Mobile Payments These aren't your father's vending machines. Many of these new machines take cash, credit cards and, soon, payments from mobile phones.

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