
		

	<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><!-- generator="WordPress/2.8.6" -->
<rss version="0.92">
<channel>
	<title>CenturyLink Security</title>
	<link>http://security.centurylink.net</link>
	<description>Digital Safety &#38; Security</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:54:14 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<docs>http://backend.userland.com/rss092</docs>
	<language>en</language>
	
	<item>
		<title>Operating System and Security Software</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every online experience is collaboration between several applications on a users PC and those on a computer or collection of computers remotely, generally completely unnoticed by the individual visiting the website or online service.  Unfortunately, every layer of software contributing this experience provides an opportunity for an attacker.  Most reputable websites and service [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://security.centurylink.net/article/operating-system-and-security-software</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Email Security</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Important Email Security Tips:

Never respond to an email asking for personal or financial information such as your email address, password, Social Security Number, etc. (CenturyLink, PayPal, and your bank are examples of companies that would never ask for personal information in an email.)  
Don&#8217;t open an email or attachment from someone you do not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://security.centurylink.net/article/email-security</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Gaming and Associated Applications</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Online console games, interactive games and MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games) all provide players the ability to interact with others in their favorite games.  The addition of real-time multi-player interaction takes gaming to the next level and allows players to interact with others of similar interests.  Most of the popular gaming companies [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://security.centurylink.net/article/gaming-and-associated-applications</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Social News, Blogging, and Discussion Forums</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Social news sites (more formally known as social bookmarking) until fairly recently have been the playground of techies and &#8220;geeks&#8221;.  Several sites have expanded their subject matter or made these offerings to more common interests.   Many find some of these &#8220;bookmarking&#8221; sites quite useful and profitable.  Digg, Slashdot, or Reddit would [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://security.centurylink.net/article/social-news-blogging-and-discussion-forums</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Real-time Communication Platforms</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Even if you don&#8217;t personally utilize Instant Messaging, Video Chat services, or some sort of chat applications on the web,  you likely will not need to look far to find someone who does.  If you have middle-school or above aged children in your home, it&#8217;s highly likely that such services are used in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://security.centurylink.net/article/real-time-communication-platforms</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>P2P Threeplay</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dare you take on the Great and Powerful P2P Master? A game of tic-tac-toe awaits anyone willing to test their peer-to-peer file-sharing smarts. Courtesy of OnGuardOnline.gov.
]]></description>
		<link>http://security.centurylink.net/games/p2p-threeplay</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Digital Safety and Security Quiz</title>
		<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
		<link>http://security.centurylink.net/quiz/digital-safety-and-security-quiz</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Botnets, Hackers and SPAM (OH MY!)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hackers and spammers may be using your computer right now. They invade secretly and hide software to get access to the information on your computer, including your email program. Once on your computer, they can spy on your Internet surfing, steal your personal information, and use your computer to send spam — potentially offensive or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://security.centurylink.net/article/botnets-hackers-and-spam-oh-my-2</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>P2P Security</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Quick Facts
Peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing allows users to share files online through an informal network of computers running the same software. File-sharing can give you access to a wealth of information, but it also has a number of risks. You could download copyright-protected material, pornography, or viruses without meaning to. Or you could mistakenly allow other [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://security.centurylink.net/article/p2p-security</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>The Case of the Cyber Criminal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A techie spy and his cunning crew are out to get your personal information. Stop them cold by proving you&#8217;re ready to protect yourself online. Courtesy of OnGuardOnline.gov.
]]></description>
		<link>http://security.centurylink.net/games/the-case-of-the-cyber-criminal</link>
			</item>
</channel>
</rss>

