Author Archives: Alan

About Alan

Alan Tay has written 7 article(s) for Technology Bloggers. He runs Blogging Fever, a blog that features in blogging tips where he sends weekly newsletter on blogging tips. At the same time, he is also the writer for Cloud Storage Tips where the blog features mainly in online data backup and cloud storage.

What are the risks of getting infected by malicious software?

Posted on the 18th June 2012 by Alan

Why is it bad to be a victim of a malware attack.

Posted in Computers, Technology | Tagged anti-virus, authentication, computer, credentials, DDoS, firewall, hard disk, infected, IT security, keylogger, keystroke logging, malicious software, malware, network, operating system, password, privacy, security, server, spyware, technology, threats, trojan, two-factor authentication, username, virus | 11 Comments

The top 5 mistakes I have made in blogging

Posted on the 20th February 2012 by Alan

This is an article on the top 5 blogging mistakes which I have made since I began blogging.

Posted in Blogging | Tagged blog, Blogging, blogging niche, comments, domain name, keyword, mistakes, WordPress | 22 Comments

Does Security Have to be Technical?

Posted on the 28th December 2011 by Alan

Some thoughts about IT security.

Posted in Computers, Technology | Tagged anti keylogger, antivirus, computer, dile, firewall, internet, IT security, keylogger, market, parental control, password manager, security, software, tech, threat, victim | 14 Comments

Are Antivirus and Firewall Sufficient for Good Security?

Posted on the 10th November 2011 by Alan

Will a antivirus software always keep you safe from potential threats?

Posted in Computers, Internet, Technology | Tagged antivirus, blog, browsing, bugs, computer, eBook, email, firewall, hackers, internet, IT security, malware, operating system, patch, phishing, site, software, spyware, threats, trojan, user, users, virus, worms | 19 Comments

5 Most Popular Two-Factor Authentication Security Devices

Posted on the 16th September 2011 by Alan

What are the most popular methods of two-factor authentication?

Posted in Gadgets, Technology | Tagged authentication, EMV, EMV Cap OTP, Europay MasterCard and VISA, iPhone, IT security, Mobile OTP, one-time password, otp, OTP Token, phishing, pki, PKI USB Token, public key infrastructure, security, technology, two-factor authentication, USB | 12 Comments

Is One-Factor Authentication Really Sufficient?

Posted on the 20th August 2011 by Alan

How can you keep your details safe online when up against hackers?

Posted in Internet | Tagged account, authentication, bank account, banking, crime, cybercrime, hacking, IT security, online, password, phishing, username, website | 6 Comments

5 Reason Why Phishing Is Still A Popular Trick

Posted on the 14th July 2011 by Alan

How do scammers still trick people into phishing scams?

Posted in Internet, Technology | Tagged account, bank, bank account, banking, bloggers, credentials, email, Facebook, forged, forgery, hacking, internet, IT security, LinkedIn, lottery, password, phishing, project, scam, scammers, security, spam, Tumblr, Twitter, URL, username, victim | 18 Comments