Category: LuxSci Library: Security and Privacy

Login security & passwords – yesterday, today and tomorrow

December 20, 2017

The act of “logging in” – that is, gaining access to some private area in a shared space – has been with us since the early 60s with the introduction of time-sharing computers, albeit confined in those days to very limited professional circles. However, with the use of the public internet as a communication and […]

Application Specific Passwords / Login Aliases at LuxSci

December 14, 2017

LuxSci now supports the creation of “application-specific passwords” for individual user accounts. What are these?  The are essentially “login aliases.” Users can create distinct username/password combinations for use with different applications, devices, or for shared account access.  These login aliases can have limited privileges; for example, granting access only to email or only to web […]

Trust Seals & Their Impact on Sales: Things You Should Know

November 8, 2017

With visually appealing trust seals on your website, you can expect to get more leads and improve sales. Have you ever noticed a logo on an e-commerce site that is screaming to tell that their payment system will not compromise your credit card information? Well, this is an example of a variety of trust-building tools […]

Encrypted Flash Drive: Why You Need One and What Are Your Options

October 13, 2017

Encrypted flash drives offer a convenient way to carry digital information. What are your options if you don’t want to carry one?  A small portable storage device that fits your pocket and budget is surely a treat. But what about security threats? How would you ensure the data is safe? These are a few critical […]

Patient Privacy Issues with Unencrypted Email

August 28, 2017

We have scoured the internet for real-life examples of emails in medical scenarios to convince our readers of our points in past posts about the perils and pitfalls of using unencrypted emails for communications. Email is one of the oldest (some even refer to it as “legacy”) tools in our always-connected, digital world. However, its use […]