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Online Security
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This website can help you protect yourself, advises what to do if it happens to you and suggests where to get further help. It has been produced in collaboration between the public and private sectors to combat the threat of identity theft.
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For beginners/newcomers to online safety!
Cryptography
Matt Blaze's Cryptography Musings(104) His research focuses on the architecture and design of secure systems based on cryptographic techniques, analysis of secure systems against practical attack models, and on finding new cryptographic primitives and techniques
Comprehensive Cryptography Overview(94) There are many aspects to security and many applications, ranging from secure commerce and payments to private communications and protecting passwords. One essential aspect for secure communications is that of cryptography, which is the focus of this web site. But it is important to note that while cryptography is necessary for secure communications, it is not by itself sufficient. The reader is advised, then, that the topics covered in this chapter only describe the first of many steps necessary for better security in any number of situations.
Encryption Software
QuickCrypto Privacy and Encryption Software(103) QuickCrypto is a "ten-in-one" best of breed security software product.It is quick, both through its advanced computer software design which allows it to rapidly execute complex security processes, but also, perhaps even more importantly, as it is so easy to use.Cryptography and Steganography have never been more simple using this absolutely top-notch encryption and privacy tool.QuickCrypto offers easy to use strong encryption software that is designed to hide the complexities of encryption, at the same time giving you extreme ease of use, giving you encryption software you can trust.QuickCrypto allows you to secure single and multiple files, folders, sub-folders, passwords and emails, quickly and easily, and performs most operations with a single mouse click within familiar Windows-style explorer views.There are no limitations on file type, QuickCrypto encrypts every kind of file format, whether it is text, video, picture, document or audio - any type of file, on USB, floppy, thumb/flash or hard drives.
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Desktop Security Software (DSS) is an information portal that provides news, reviews and advice relating to home and corporate system security and services.
DSS is a community portal that encourages active participation from its readership. “One for all and all for one” is our motto with regard to system security!
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