How safe are Carbonite and GoToMyPC? - Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008

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Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 Your e-mail address will never be sold to anyone, ever. I promise!		Support this free newsletter—please visit our advertisers PAID ADVERTISEMENT CRUCIAL MEMORY ADVISOR: FIND YOUR RAM UPGRADE! • A RAM upgrade is the most   affordable way to get more   from your PC and applications. • Our Crucial Memory Advisor   tool finds the right upgrades to   fit your needs and budget. • Guaranteed compatible. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED! KOMANDO ESTORE FEATURED ITEM THE PERFECT BAG FOR ANYONE ON THE GO! • Many easy-access pockets • Velcro closure key clip • Magnetic front pocket closure ORDER YOURS NOW! How safe are Carbonite and GoToMyPC? Can hackers get to my data if it's stored by Carbonite? I have personal information stored on my computer. I don't want someone to bypass firewalls and security to get to my stuff. And what about GoToMyPC? Can hackers watch what I'm doing if I use the service? —Bob in Sagle, Idaho, listening on KQNT 590 AM Most of us have sensitive information on our machines. We also have priceless things like home movies and photographs on our computers. But I wouldn't worry about Carbonite or GoToMyPC. Both advertise in my newsletters. I've researched their security. Let's start with Carbonite. Hackers could get to the data you store on Carbonite. But that would likely be the result of user error. It's the same type of risk you face with any service. For example, you could disclose your password to someone. Or, your machine could become infected with keylogging software. If your password isn't safe, neither is your data. But Carbonite has done plenty to ensure the security of the data it stores. Your data is encrypted on your machine with 448-bit Blowfish encryption. Blowfish encryption has not effectively been cracked. Also, 448-bit encryption is very, very strong. After your data is encrypted, it is transmitted to Carbonite's storage center. The transmitted data is protected with SSL. Again, SSL is very safe. It has not been cracked. SSL uses 128-bit encryption. So, you don't need to worry that your data will be compromised in transport. This is the same type of encryption banks use on their sites. In fact, Carbonite says its security is as good as banks'. You can learn more about SSL in my informative tip. Does Carbonite control the encryption key? Click here to find out. Every day, Team Komando produces some of the best content you'll find anywhere on the Internet. Here is a sampling of what's new on our site today! • Video of the Day: The DTV transition is nearly upon us. Are you ready? This great PSA will give you all the details. Or, maybe it will confuse you. • Cool Site of the Day: I know you. I'll bet you've played Minesweeper more than a few times. Well, I have a surprise: a brand new version. • Digital Minute, on your radio: We'd all like to stop spam. But could changing your e-mail address reduce the amount of spam you receive? • Free Download of the Day: Dictionaries are so last season. This program will replace your dictionary, thesaurus and encyclopedias. • Tip on the site: Let's say you have three hard drives. Two have lots of space, and one is crammed. What should you do about the full one? Tomorrow's Tip, in your e-mail: Finding a free Web site host Kim :) Emergency Battery-Free LED Spotlight Be prepared when the power goes out! • Holds hand-crank power for 24 hours • Weather-proof construction • Provides ultra-bright light GET YOURS NOW! OtherItems of Interest Emergency Safety Backpack All-In-One Emergency Radio

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