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Internet Security Tips from Webnames.ca Support Team

Posted on June 6, 2013June 9, 2016 by

The Internet is an integral part of our society, and continues to be a great research tool that can be accessible anywhere around the world. Since the internet is accessible to anyone, it presents potential risks that “hackers” can exploit. Here are a few internet safety tips directly from our customer support team member, Sean…

6.5 Million LinkedIn Passwords Compromised

Posted on June 7, 2012September 6, 2013 by

Neil Lim

On Wednesday June 6th, the security passwords of 6.5 million LinkedIn users were compromised. A Russian hacker had stolen encrypted passwords and posted them online, read more in this related article on Mashable.com. How do I know if my password was compromised? You can check if your password was one of the 6.5 million that…