Claudiu Popa
Claudiu Popa is a Toronto-based security and information management expert and founder of Informatica Corporation. He is an ardent supporter of information security and privacy awareness, as well as a frequent speaker on the topic.
Posts by Claudiu Popa
Is the iPhone secure enough?
February 13, 2012 - 10:10 pm
Tags: Apple, iOS, iPhone, mobile devices, mobile security, Mobility, privacy, security, smartphones
Posted in Mobility, Privacy and Security | 3 comments
The iPhone’s locked nature is the biggest factor in preserving the device’s security. Between the new IOS and the old, tried and true interface, it offers an adequate baseline of security for personal use, but the aforementioned tools should be used to complement its security.
Should You Feel Bad About Blocking Online Ads?
January 12, 2012 - 6:00 am
Tags: banner ads, Internet DNS, marketing, privacy, security, servers
Posted in Privacy and Security | 2 comments
by Claudiu Popa I’m not a fan of banner ads, browser pop-ups nor of what’s come to be called behavioural advertising. I find that such promotion largely falls into two categories. The kind that has nothing to do with what I’m interested in, and the kind that is surprisingly well targeted to my personal interests. [...]
3 awesome security tips for 2012
January 3, 2012 - 1:38 am
Tags: anti-virus, cloud computing, data protection, hackers, Internet, malware, networking, security
Posted in Privacy and Security | 2 comments
If it weren’t for you, your computer would have a much higher chance of leading an infection-free existence, gracefully growing old and slowly descending into obsolescence.
Securing the Ubiquitous iPhone
November 21, 2011 - 10:19 pm
Tags: iPhone, mobile devices, Mobility, security, smartphones
Posted in Mobility, Privacy and Security | No comments
A ‘defense in depth’ approach to securing the iPhone.
Hardening LinkedIn for privacy protection:
November 15, 2011 - 7:26 am
Tags: data protection, default settings, hackers, privacy, Securitym LinkedIn, social media, social media profile
Posted in Privacy and Security | 1 comment
A look at the settings that might impact your privacy as you use the system to find opportunities, participate in group discussions or creep persons of interest.
How to lose public trust and achieve international ridicule
October 31, 2011 - 3:25 pm
Tags: branding, marketing, monitoring, online surveillance, privacy, public image, security
Posted in Managing Business, Privacy and Security | 1 comment
Everyone knows that to do a proper job of alienating clients and embarrassing your organization you need to not just be good at, but excel at three things.
Finally, some statistics on the impact of cybercrime in Canada!
September 9, 2011 - 5:00 am
Tags: anti-virus, Canadian statistics, cybercrime, data breach, data protection, malware, privacy, security, Symantec
Posted in Privacy and Security | 2 comments
Statistics on cybercrime and malware in Canada are few and far between.
Catastrophic Playstation breach: Inventory of what you may have lost
April 28, 2011 - 8:43 am
Tags: data breach, hackers, identity theft, online games, PlayStation, Sony
Posted in Privacy and Security | 2 comments
Here’s a run down on what personal info may now be in the “enemy’s” hands after the PlayStation hack.
10 Internet threats you want to know about
April 15, 2011 - 6:00 am
Tags: data theft, hacking, Internet, phishing, security, social media, spam
Posted in Privacy and Security | No comments
It would not be an exaggeration to say that surfing the Internet without filtering its content is akin to having unprotected sex with strangers, says security expert Claudiu Popa. Here’s his list of top 10 Internet security follies.
Chinese hackers: the root of all evil, or an obvious scapegoat?
April 8, 2011 - 6:00 am
Tags: China, cyber crime, cyber espionage, government, hackers, hacking, online surveillance, privacy, security
Posted in Privacy and Security | No comments
Security expert Claudiu Popa’s tongue-in-cheek take on the current of pointing fingers on China as the source of cyber espionage.
