I’ve realized recently that my 4-year-old daughter is becoming more and more proficient with computers and the Internet. I couldn’t have possible prevented this, because of how many computers we’ve got at home. And so I started thinking about just how dangerous the Internet could be. Not only for kids, but for adults as well. I’ve been dealing with computer security for over a decade now and today I would like to explain to you why it is so important to remain safe on the web, and what you can do to protect yourself while surfing and using your email in particular.

Consider this. For centuries, the only way books could be distributed was by meticulous effort of scribes. They would copy books by hand, letter by letter, word by word. The works of Homer, Aristotle, the Bible itself, have all come to us because of those efforts. But if scribes existed today we’d call them pirates.

Have I mentioned to you guys that I’m from Russia? It seems like a lot of Americans think of my country as a native land of bears, snow and KGB. All of these are rumors and disinformation, stereotypes if you wish. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary a stereotype is a commonly held public belief about specific social groups or types of individuals. Being a native Russian I would like to tell you the real truth about Russia. I will go over some of the most common stereotypes and misconceptions and will tell you which once are truth and which ones are not.

It’s an honor to receive a personal thank you post card from the Chief of Police. Click on the picture to view the entire content of the package I received this morning from Tomball, TX. Here’s the transcript of that letter.

Mikhail. Please accept this small token of thanks and gratitude for all you have done for the Tomball Police Department. Thanks for being such a great partner! [signed] RHauck

Thank you, Chief!