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Encryption using pictures. There is software that can take a jpg, gif, png, bitmap file and open it, and then allow you to type whatever you want in it. It will then encrypt what you wrote into the picture file. So to anyone who’s searching for personal info on you, if they come across that file, they will only see a picture. It takes a key to decrypt the file. You can also send the picture to anyone else as well even while it’s encoded. To decrypt the file they would simply need the same program you used to make the file, along with a key. Insuring that no one can see your private data except you or the person you are sending it to.

The other option for encrypting with a desktop security software program is to flat out encrypt the file itself. Meaning whatever file you choose to encrypt it will virtually zip that file up using it’s various encryption method. And again, it’s just as powerful, just as unbreakable, and you’ll need a key or password to decrypt the file. Here’s what you need to consider though.

Are you a good password creator? Can someone sit at your computer and think of what it would be? Do you have it written down, or memorized? You see, the person will be able to tell that’s the file he/she is looking for if they can see it, and from there tell what program you used to encrypt the file, and if you didn’t make a good password (at least 10 characters with numbers, letters, and symbols) they might be able to figure it out and use the very program you used to encrypt the file and decrypt it. So in my opinion, go with stealth if you can. Use the picture method. and keep that picture with your other pictures. No one will know it’s an encrypted file, they will just see a picture in your picture folder, and move on to find another file that may look suspicious.

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But using this very same principle a criminal or hacker can steal information right off your computer and you would never even know it! Here’s how…You download a program, yes even a very useful program or widget. You then give it permission to check for updates. When you do this, you are giving your program permission to call home to the creator of the software. So the criminal or hacker was clever enough to create a useful program, and you use it. But in the background, while you think it’s just checking for updates, it’s sending information to the creator of the software. Any Information it can find and collect! In principle it’s a good idea NOT to give any program the right to check for updates on it’s own. Just check manually by going to the website, and use your firewall protection to stop some/any program from calling out. I have many programs, some I trust and they can call home, but others I’m not sure about, so I never allow them to check for updates.

The other great thing about Extreme Security is it comes with ForceField! Pretty much the single coolest browser protection there is. When you start up your browser, any browser, it puts a virtual bubble/shield around it, and acts like a clone of your browser. So all attempts at hacking your computer through your browser’s vulnerabilities, and there are a vast amount of vulnerabilities, will be stopped dead in their tracks. All attacks hit the clone, and not your actual browser. When you’re finished being on the internet, simply close your browser and the shield along with all the malicious code goes bye bye in the trash, and immediately erased. Starting your browser back up simply creates a new shield! Incredible product. Here is a Force Field comes with Extreme Security, but it’s also available as a stand alone program as well.

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First and foremost, Desktop Security Software is not the same as spyware blockers or antivirus and firewall software, it’s main purpose is to protect what’s on your desktop, or any file or folder in your computer from prying eyes. With that being said, please, whether you use a pc or mac, have a spyware and virus protection program that is constantly running and always protecting from the malicious attempts of others on the internet. Also have some sort of 2 way firewall protection software set up as well. There are many to chose from, even free. The firewall will notify you and allow you make adjustments if necessary in allowing or not allowing programs to either send information out of your computer as well as not allow outside hackers to gain control of your computer through your internet connection especially if you use an airport or wifi connection. Ok, those are the first line of defense. But what if the problem is keeping the leering eyes who frequent or live in your home or office away from files or folders you want to keep private? Well that’s what Desktop Security Software is all about. Keeping all info safe, private, and locked up. Most importantly…. you have the only key to unlock it all.

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