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Security Concerns Of Not Removing Metadata From Your FilesJuly 6, 2026SecurityCurrently all office files and even images lead a series of hidden data called metadata. Through them you can extract information about who edits the document, its software version, if they access servers, etc. If you have not taken proper care about the metadata of your files then third parties may get a chance to use the information of your’s or your company’s. The presence of metadata makes it very easy to attack and sneak into your system. Also meta-data may even jeopardize your privacy.
Today every user should know what meta-data is and how to remove them in order to restrict the third parties from attacking your system. If an office document has not deleted the corresponding metadata, then huge amounts of information can be extracted from them. This information can be from the username of a system to the version of software that performs the document.
In addition to the Office documents, images also possess this meta-data, and by extracting this we can get a truly compromising information, such as geographic location , i.e, the exact place where you have taken the photo, or even recover the original shape and size of photos if that are modified. This is really dangerous, because with the technology that we have today and the number of photos that we have on social networks like Facebook , someone could easily know our geographical location in minutes after we upload a photo.
Metadata: the beginning of the attack :
One of the main methods used by hackers to steal information is metadata extraction. Using Internet search engines they can easily download all files of a company, either pdf, word, excel … and can extract information from them (unless the meta-data was deleted).
By using a number of tools you can have a structural map of the internal network of a company. This may contain data related to users, servers to which they have access, software releases and operating systems and can even have some extract passwords. All this can be done through extraction of such meta-data is a way to get enough information, and therefore makes it easier to perform security attacks.
How to extract metadata:
There are number of programs that extract metadata from one or more files at once almost automatically . One of the best known application for the extraction of metadata is the FOCA . This program has been developed for 64 bit operating computers. It performs two tasks, one is meta-data extraction and next is network map formation with extracted metadata.
This program is used by many specialized security professionals to perform penetration testing , and is also available for free, you can download it from their website.
And Now, Its for you to decide if you are you going to continue publishing photos without deleting their metadata or not! [...]
How To Remove Sensitive Data ( Metadata ) From Microsoft WordJuly 6, 2026PC Hacks / SecurityWhen we share anything on the Internet, we are only intended to publish the data that we want. We don’t want any incriminating information containing data that calls into question our privacy (Sensitive Data). When we publish any document or file, we are often unaware of the amount of data that is hidden and carried along. That might be like author, resolution, size, etc. to avoid this, today we are going to teach you the way to delete all your private data that is attached to your document.
Internet is a medium that allows us to share all kinds of files like photos, videos, presentations, documents and many more. It is a good showcase to publicize what we want others to see. However, we are not always aware that we don’t want certain data to be published . This applies to documents that are created with Microsoft Word. In many cases, after writing the documents or articles, we just share in the net, believing to have full control of what is published . But this is not so.
Along the document, it adds a series of data that can compromise your privacy. Reflect the information regarding the creation dates, resolution, size, author, etc. They are in short private data (also called sensitive data or metadata). But there’s no need to worry as Microsoft Word allows us to remove this sensitive data.
How To Remove The Sensitive Data From Your Word Document :
Through few simple steps we will get rid of these private data that should not be published. To do this, the first step is to open the document that you want to publish. Emphasize that we have tested through Microsoft Word 2010, but also works in other editions.
Now just move on to the file tab and click on info option. Now click on the check for issues option from the displayed list. It will display a small menu with three options, all related to the preparation of the document before sharing. Click on the Inspect Document option then it will open a window with a list of options. Only mark Document Properties and Personal Information and then click Inspect.
In case you are using any of the earlier editions of MS Word, then you can find this Inspect Document option in the Prepare Tab within the Office button to the top left of your MS Word window.
When the scan is completed, it will show you the data found. In our case, we detected document properties and author. To delete this data just simply select Remove All and then click Close. With this simple action our document will be free of private data and we can publish without any effect.
As we have seen, a very simple making process. With these few steps we managed to delete data that should not be published and that endanger over privacy on the Internet .
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How Your PC Can Get Infected Even When Antivirus Software Works FineJuly 5, 2026SecurityAntivirus software like we are told is certainly the most important software on our computers (these days in mobiles as well). But what we missed is, to understand how antivirus software works.
Because of this, there are instances your computer gets infected even though you have antivirus software installed and active.
In this article, we explore what exactly the capabilities of antivirus software are and help you understand how antivirus software works.
But first lets’ get around why our computers actually get affected. From the reports of several virus attacks here’s what we found out.
Than any other illegal means, earning money from a malware infected computer is more easy and safe. In addition, if the owner of that target computer isn’t so good on securing his stuff, the bad guys’ work gets more simplified. But how do these cyber criminals do it is the million dollar question and this is probably how:
Software Vulnerabilities: There are these backdoors around every other software, which invite bugs. The complex the software gets the more vulnerabilities it holds.
Sheer Intelligence: Though they are on the wrong side we do have to accept this strength of theirs. It isn’t so easy to create a virus that can surpass the best-secured systems.
So, lets’ accept they are good with their stuff but there are ways in which we can pave them off from our money and lives. One way is by relying on good updated antivirus software and here’s why you should.
How Antivirus Software Works – Techniques
You’ll understand why we always recommend an updated antivirus by actually getting into how these antivirus software work. And lets’ begin.
Antivirus software is a computer program which is capable of identifying and eliminating any malware present in our computers. Here are all the methods it employs to achieve its purpose:
Signature Based Detection –The Dictionary Approach
With this methodology, the antivirus program scans all the files looking for matches to its virus dictionary (or) database.
This database contains the virus signatures, which is the binary code (a unique arrangement of 1s and 0s) of all known viruses. Hence if there is a match in any of the files this software flags it malicious.
Though mostly this is the method followed there is one basic loop hole with this. If at all there is some new virus which isn’t present in the database of the software, it is let go. This is the reason why we recommend updated AV software.
Detection Based On Behavior
This approach of malware detection is far better and acceptable. Here the AV software continuously monitors the behavior of programs.
Once it finds any program for say, trying to write into an executable file or anything abnormal for that matter, it flags it suspicious and notifies the user about it. This technique is further divided into two types:
Analogy-Based Detection (Setting up what is normal behavior and anything abnormal is flagged suspicious)
Specification-Based Detection (All the computer actions are mediated by a predetermined policy and nothing other than this is done).
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Conclusion:
An antivirus software works by performing one or more of these mentioned techniques; hence providing those extra layers of security to your computer.
Well for all those who argue antivirus software is for crap, I suggest being safe than sorry for their computers could be on the brink of with over 100 viruses and 500 new malware being released into the internet each single day.
Now that you understood how antivirus software works hope you stay more secure than ever. Express your views about the same in the comments section below. [...]
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How To Remove Sensitive Data ( Metadata ) From Microsoft WordJuly 6, 2026PC Hacks / SecurityWhen we share anything on the Internet, we are only intended to publish the data that we want. We don’t want any incriminating information containing data that calls into question our privacy (Sensitive Data). When we publish any document or file, we are often unaware of the amount of data that is hidden and carried along. That might be like author, resolution, size, etc. to avoid this, today we are going to teach you the way to delete all your private data that is attached to your document.
Internet is a medium that allows us to share all kinds of files like photos, videos, presentations, documents and many more. It is a good showcase to publicize what we want others to see. However, we are not always aware that we don’t want certain data to be published . This applies to documents that are created with Microsoft Word. In many cases, after writing the documents or articles, we just share in the net, believing to have full control of what is published . But this is not so.
Along the document, it adds a series of data that can compromise your privacy. Reflect the information regarding the creation dates, resolution, size, author, etc. They are in short private data (also called sensitive data or metadata). But there’s no need to worry as Microsoft Word allows us to remove this sensitive data.
How To Remove The Sensitive Data From Your Word Document :
Through few simple steps we will get rid of these private data that should not be published. To do this, the first step is to open the document that you want to publish. Emphasize that we have tested through Microsoft Word 2010, but also works in other editions.
Now just move on to the file tab and click on info option. Now click on the check for issues option from the displayed list. It will display a small menu with three options, all related to the preparation of the document before sharing. Click on the Inspect Document option then it will open a window with a list of options. Only mark Document Properties and Personal Information and then click Inspect.
In case you are using any of the earlier editions of MS Word, then you can find this Inspect Document option in the Prepare Tab within the Office button to the top left of your MS Word window.
When the scan is completed, it will show you the data found. In our case, we detected document properties and author. To delete this data just simply select Remove All and then click Close. With this simple action our document will be free of private data and we can publish without any effect.
As we have seen, a very simple making process. With these few steps we managed to delete data that should not be published and that endanger over privacy on the Internet .
Now that you know why what this is all about.. Do you doubt if this is all really important? Share with us. [...]
Set-Up The Incognito Mode As Your Default Browsing ModeJuly 3, 2026PC Hacks / SecurityToday we are going to explain you the way to setup incognito mode as your default browsing mode without pressing ” Ctrl + Shift + N “. If you are unaware of what is an incognito mode then you can check out this article where it was previously explained on OnlineCmag .
Steps To Setup The Incognito Mode As Your Default Browsing Mode :
Step 1: Create a Shortcut :
You need to create a shortcut of ” chrome.exe ” file. You can find this in your program files Or program files (x86). Use this path as reference ” C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application ” ( Change the ” C ” to the drive on which all your program are being installed ).
Step 2: Move On To Properties :
Right-Click on the shortcut and select the properties option.
Step 3 : Change The Path :
Now add the text command ” -incognito ” to the path specified in the target text box as shown in the below image.
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" -incognito
After this change, when ever you launch the application from this shortcut it will directly open the chrome’s incognito mode.
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FILEminimizer Pictures: The Best Freeware For Image CompressionJuly 2, 2026PC HacksWith technology advancements, digital cameras and the cameras built in our phones carry photos of higher quality which obviously are larger in size . This creates problem while sharing these images between computers . As a result people have been opting for cloud storage services . Cloud Storage is is better but isn’t exactly the solution because it takes a lot of time uploading and downloading these images .
To help you with this task of image compression, ” Balesio ” developed an application known as ” FILEminimizer Pictures ” with which you can make a quick image compression of as many photos as you want. Later you can store them or send them directly via email.
The developers indicate that the compression rate reaches 98%, but based on the study we have made here in OnlineCmag.com, you can see for yourself that the usual image compression is around 80% , a figure that is not at all bad .
Unlike other applications that perform compression as Winrar or Winzip; FILEminimizer Pictures can access the file directly without requiring any decompression and hence can simply reduce the weight of the file.
To take advantage of this great freeware, just download it from the link available at the end of article.
Image Compression By FILEminimizer-pictures:
Installation is performed regularly and once you open the application the following main options will be displayed.
Open Files: Allows the application to load as many pictures you want.
Optimize Files: Performs compression for the uploaded files.
Optimize and Send: Make compressing files uploaded and then allows you to email them.
Search: Allows searching within your team to locate image files.
Settings: Allows you to modify different aspects of the application.
In addition to these basic options, this allows you to select different degrees of compression even lets you set compression to a particular screen resolution.
Balesio | FILEminimizer Picture [...]
