Elizabeth Palermo
Elizabeth is a Live Science associate editor who writes about science and technology. She graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from George Washington University and has also written for Space.com, Everyday Health, Yahoo and Tom's Guide, among others. Elizabeth has traveled throughout the Americas, studying political systems and indigenous cultures and teaching English to students of all ages.
Latest articles by Elizabeth Palermo
Should you use a password manager?
By Elizabeth Palermo published
Is a password manager the best way to secure your accounts? Or is it a risky single point of failure? Here are the pros and cons.
Identity theft victim? Here's 6 things you need to do
By Elizabeth Palermo published
If your identity's just been stolen, don't panic -- be proactive. Here are six simple things you need to do right now.
Browser Settings Hijacked? How to Use Chrome's Reset Tool
By Elizabeth Palermo published
Browser taken over by ads and weird toolbars? Here's how to get rid of them in Google Chrome.
Microsoft Ending Anti-Virus Protection for Windows XP
By Elizabeth Palermo published
Not only is Microsoft ending support for Windows XP in April, it's also ending updates for its own anti-virus software on XP.
Creepy Facial-Recognition App May Be Perfect for Stalkers
By Elizabeth Palermo published
A new smartphone and Google Glass app called NameTag photograph strangers, then scans social media sites for a facial-recognition match.
What is Privilege Escalation?
By Elizabeth Palermo published
In a privilege escalation attack, hackers exploit flaws in a system to gain unauthorized access.
What Is a Zero-Day Exploit?
By Elizabeth Palermo published
A zero-day exploit is an attack on a software flaw that occurs before the software's developers have had time to develop a patch for the flaw.
Sandbox: A Separate Space for Developers to 'Play'
By Elizabeth Palermo published
Virtual sandboxing allows technology users to test programs in a controlled environment without sullying the entire network.
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