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Smart Computing Gives Covert Surfer a Thumbs Up!
02-11-2010
Covert Surfer receives a 'Thumbs Up" review from Smart Computing Magazine in their July 2009 Issue.
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U.S. Top Spam Producer Globally
02-11-2010
McAfee has released it Q4 Threats Report, which found that 2009 averaged 135.5 billion spam messages per day, but spam volume decreased by 24 percent in Q4 compared to Q3. Covert Surfer can help you decrease the amount of spam you receive, and can also protect you from internet-based attacks.
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Cintas Issues Top 10 Tips for Protecting Business Data in Honor of Data Privacy Day
01-28-2010
According to the Federal Trade Commission, approximately nine million Americans have their identities stolen each year. Data theft is a growing issue that can cost consumers and businesses millions of dollars repairing the damage to their name and credit record. In honor of Data Privacy Day, celebrated on Jan. 28, Cintas Corporation today issued a list of the top 10 tips for protecting business data. The list provides small to mid-sized businesses with essential steps to ensure electronic and paper documents remain secure. By using Covert Surfer, you will be adding an extra level of protection to your computer, and in return can prevent online hackers and data thieves from stealing your Passwords, Credit Card, Paypal, Bank Account, and other personal information that can be intercepted during an online transaction.
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HAPPY DATA PRIVACY DAY!!!
01-28-2010
Around the globe, people use powerful technologies and devices every day to improve their lives. Businesses develop software, build hardware and provide services designed to enhance individual productivity, communications and safety. We have come to depend on mobile communications, instant access to information, and intelligent services. We are empowered by these technologies in ways that those who have lived before us could never have imagined. By using Covert Surfer, you will be adding an extra level of protection to your computer, and in return can prevent online hackers and data thieves from stealing your Passwords, Credit Card, Paypal, Bank Account, and other personal information that can be intercepted during an online transaction.
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FBI Warns Of Online Haiti Earthquake Scams
01-19-2010
Both the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are warning Internet users to be on the lookout for online scams related to Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti.
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Cyber Criminals Look For New Ways To Spread Malware
12-31-2009
Malware writers have kept their focus on web-based attacks while actively looking for new ways to spread their products, according to a new report from BitDefender. Protect yourself from web exploitable viruses today by using Covert Surfer.
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Penn State notifies 30,000 of computer security breach
12-31-2009
Three Penn State University computer breaches described by an official as apparently unrelated have prompted the school to begin notifying nearly 30,000 individuals that their Social Security numbers may have been compromised. The ongoing rash of computer breaches worldwide highlights the difficulty of safeguarding sensitive data once collected and stored, experts say. Use Covert Surfer today and encrypt personal data and stored information, also protect yourself from web exploitable malware and spyware on the net.
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Albert Gonzalez Pleads Guilty in Heartland, 7-11 Breaches
12-30-2009
Florida computer hacker Albert Gonzalez pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges Tuesday for intrusions into Heartland Payment Systems, Hannaford Brothers supermarket chain, 7-Eleven and two unidentified companies — marking his third and final guilty plea in what prosecutors have called the largest identity theft scheme in U.S. history. The newest plea comes one week after a former Morgan Stanley programmer was sentenced to two years in prison for providing Gonzalez with a sniffing program that was used to siphon card data from the TJX network. Protect your computers from sniffer programs today by using Covert Surfer.
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PandaLabs Predicts 2010 Computer Threats
12-17-2009
The amount of malware in circulation in 2010 will continue to grow as it has in 2009, according to the latest forecast from PandaLabs. Drive-by-hacking takes place more often then the everyday home user realizes, but thanks to Covert Surfer & it's strong encryption you can protect your self from drive-by-hackers with just a click of a button.
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Britain´s new Internet law -- as bad as everyone´s been saying, and worse. Much, much worse.
12-01-2009
The British government has brought down its long-awaited Digital Economy Bill, and it´s perfectly useless and terrible. It consists almost entirely of penalties for people who do things that upset the entertainment industry (including the "three-strikes" rule that allows your entire family to be cut off from the net if anyone who lives in your house is accused of copyright infringement, without proof or evidence or trial), as well as a plan to beat the hell out of the video-game industry with a new, even dumber rating system (why is it acceptable for the government to declare that some forms of artwork have to be mandatorily labelled as to their suitability for kids? And why is it only some media? Why not paintings? Why not novels? Why not modern dance or ballet or opera?). Protect your right to privacy, and don´t let the government know what you´re doing online today by using Covert Surfer.
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Facebook users beware
12-01-2009
Facebook users have been warned they will be among targets of a huge increase in cyber crime next year. Internet scammers are increasingly hacking into personal profiles on social networking sites to defraud the account holder´s friends, said one expert. By using Covert Surfer you can add an extra level of protection to your computer, and prevent these attacks from happening to you while you are on Facebook.
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Tips For Safe Online Holiday Shopping
11-18-2009
Cyber Monday, one of the busiest days of the year for online shopping, is quickly approaching (Nov. 30), and a new survey from ISACS indicated employees plan to spend the equivalent of nearly two full work days shopping for the holidays using work computers, creating personal and business security risks. If you are one of these people planning to do most of your Christmas shopping this year online, use Covert Surfer. Not only will Covert Surfer hide from your online shopping during work/business hours from your boss or business, but Covert Surfer will also protect you and your information from online hackers & risky websites online.
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Researcher busts into Twitter via SSL reneg hole
11-17-2009
A Turkish grad student has devised a serious, real-world attack on Twitter that targeted a recently discovered vulnerability in the secure sockets layer protocol. Add that extra layer of protection and protect your Twitter account log-in credentials by using Covert Surfer and its Nist Approved 256-bit AES Web Surfing Encryption.
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Facebook, MySpace backdoor exposed user accounts
11-06-2009
Facebook and MySpace have closed gaping security holes in their sites that gave attackers full access to accounts that had automatic-login features enabled. The backdoors were the result of a misconfiguration of a crossdomain.xml, a file websites use to share content using Adobe Flash across domains. Some of the domains that were accessible exposed authentication tokens for accounts that had the auto-login feature turned on. Protect your MySpace, & Facebook accounts today by turning off your automatic-login feature and also by using Covert Surfer to turn off your web browsers automatic plug-ins.
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FBI: Online Banking Attacks Reach $100 Million Mark
11-06-2009
In an intelligence note, FBI officials say a mix of banking Trojans and phishing attacks has plagued victims - mainly public institutions and small and midsize businesses - to the tune of $100 million in attempted losses as of October. Protect your banking, and personal information today by using Covert Surfer when you surf the Internet on the world wide web.
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Americans Lacking In Online Security
11-03-2009
The majority (85%) of Americans feel they are most responsible for keeping computers secure, and 40 percent feel that individual computer users are most responsible for keeping the entire Internet secure. Only 27 percent of Americans make an electronic backup of their critical files on a weekly basis. More than 55 percent backup their files less often than once a month. Couple those findings with the fact that the use of computers to store personal data such as photos (76%), music (60%), banking information (39%) and tax returns (30%) continues to rise, computer users risk significant losses of valuable information. Keep your electronic information safe & secure with Covert Surfer. Encrypt personal data such as: photos, music, banking information, tax returns, etc. with Covert Surfer.
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California Medicaid Members´ Data Exposed
11-03-2009
As many as 68,000 members of CalOptima, the Medicaid plan for Orange County, California, are contacting their credit agencies and checking their bank accounts this week after several CDs containing their personal information vanished in the mail. The unspecified number of missing discs included patient data including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, medical diagnoses and billing codes. Making matters much worse, the discs were not encrypted. With Covert Surfer you can encrypt all of your personal information, so if it ever manages to get stolen, it won´t be able to open.
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Sensitive Gov´t Docs Leaked Over Peer-to-Peer
11-02-2009
The Congressional Committee on Standards of Official Conduct confirmed on Thursday that sensitive files from the group´s deliberations had been leaked to the public via a peer-to-peer file sharing network. Had these files/documents been encrypted using Covert Surfer, these files would have been locked from potential hackers, etc.
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Best Practices for Web 2.0 Security
10-15-2009
Web-based applications have changed the rules for protecting data and your network. Are you up-to-date? Web-based applications give employees, customers and business partners access to a variety of useful software services that can be easily updated. The technology also provides access to a central business resource — the Web server — and through it, the ability to tap into other key information assets, such as database servers. Protect yourself on the web using Covert Surfer´s secure encrypted connection.
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EV-SSL Turns Two. Are You Buying?
10-15-2009
Extended Validation SSL was supposed to make browsing more secure. Did it? Two years after it launched Extended Validation SSL (EV-SSL), more than 11,300 valid certificates have been sold, with around 8,000 of them sold by VeriSign, developer of the certificates. Of course, considering that VeriSign has over one million standard SSL certificates total, EV-SSL still has a ways to go until it is dominant. If you want to make secure online purchases, use Covert Surfer. Covert Surfer helps you make secure online purchases by encrypting the information you submit online preventing hackers from sniffing your connection and stealing your information.
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SecTor´s Wireless Wall of Shame An Eye Opener
10-15-2009
TORONTO. One of the standard tables at the DefCon security conference is the Wall of Sheep, where unsecured user log-ins and passwords are displayed for all to see. If you use Covert Surfer today, no one will be able to see the usernames and passwords you use on the net, because Covert Surfer protects all the information you submit online and gives you a secure connection to any web site you visit.
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Protect Your Privacy on Facebook and Twitter
09-30-2009
Web surfing is no longer a solo affair. Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks have quickly become an integral part of the online culture, and with them comes a whole new array of potential security threats. In this article, I´ll identify some of the key dangers of social networking and offer a few easy steps that you can take to stay safe online. Social networking is built on the idea of sharing information openly and fostering a sense of community. Unfortunately, an online network of individuals actively sharing their experiences and seeking connections with other like-minded people can be easy prey for hackers bent on social-engineering and phishing attacks. It´s important to be aware of the threats, and to maintain a healthy skepticism in your online interactions. Covert Surfer can help make you anonymous on the web, but it is your responsibility to be aware of who you may potentially be sharing some of your personal information with on the world wide web.
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US man charged in massive credit card theft scheme
09-30-2009
A 28-year-old man was charged with the largest credit card theft ever in the United States, in which more than 130 million card numbers were stolen, the Justice Department said. Start protecting your home or small business by encrypting your connection out to the Internet making your web surfing activities and online banking and shopping safe and secure with Covert Surfer.
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New Cyber Threat Study Delivers Surprising Results
09-18-2009
The SANS Institute, an IT security education and research group, has released a study of computer and network vulnerabilities that can only be described as massive. Involving some 15,000 organizations, the study is one of the first to offer hard data about the the number and severity of digital threats across the entire computing landscape. Covert Surfer protects you from a number of browser vulnerabilities when you surf the World Wide Web.
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Internet Security Trends 2009: An Interim Update
09-11-2009
The effects of cybercrime are far reaching. It would be a difficult task to find someone who has never been affected by malicious Internet activity, or who does not at the very least know someone who has been negatively impacted by cybercriminals. Advances in Internet technology and services continue to open up innumerable opportunities for learning, networking and increasing productivity. However, malware authors, spammers and phishers are also rapidly adopting new and varied attack vectors. If the Internet is to become a safer place, it is imperative to understand the trends and developments taking place in the Internet threat landscape and maintain online security best practices. Use Covert Surfer to help prevent you from becoming a victim, and help put a stop to cyber crime on the world wide web.
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Email Password Hackers Present Real Threat
09-09-2009
The next time you have something really important to tell someone, consider whether a drive over to his or her house wouldn´t be a nice way of spending a few minutes. One reporter has found that it´s quite easy (and perhaps all too common) for people to buy email accounts´ passwords from hackers. By using Covert Surfer, you can help protect yourself from threatening hacker techniques that may ultimately infiltrate, gain access to and/or spam your email account and gain private and/or personal information.
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Students hack school web filters
09-04-2009
Tech-savvy students continue to find ways of working around school web filters to access blocked content. Covert Surfer not only allows you to access blocked content, but Covert Surfer also protects you from anyone ever finding out how you got to those blocked websites. By using Covert Surfer you can unblock MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Xanga, Hi5, Blogger, eBay, Craigslist, and another other website that may be blocked or censored at your school or job.
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Password Flaw Found In Microsoft SQL Server
09-03-2009
Database security software firm, Sentrigo, announced today that it has detected a vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server that allows users with administrative privileges to openly see the unencrypted passwords of other users accessing the server using SQL Server authentication. While on the web Covert Surfer protects you by always encrypting the passwords you use on an daily basis...
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Woman charged with illegally accessing medical records
09-03-2009
An Absecon woman was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 2 for allegedly accessing someone’s medical records on the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center computer network, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel. With Covert Surfer you can encrypt your medical records, as well as any other personal information, so if someone gains access to your personal information they can´t read or use it to their advantage.
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Police hacker informer stole 130 million credit card details
08-25-2009
A US hacker who once informed on the criminal underworld for the secret service has been working with Russian criminals to carry out a series of digital burglaries, prosecutors say. Gonzalez used “sniffer” programs on corporate networks which intercepted credit card transactions as they were made and transmitted the numbers to servers he leased in the United States, the Netherlands and Ukraine. Covert Surfer protects you from sniffer programs as well as other hacker attacks...
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Security experts warn of dangers of rogue Wi-Fi hotspots
08-17-2009
You´re sitting in an airport lounge and seize the chance to check your e-mails before your flight departs. You log on and are tempted by a wireless Internet provider offering free Internet access. So, do you take it? ...With Covert Surfer your connection to any wireless hotspot is protected & secure!
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Man Pleads Guilty in Pa. to Credit Card Scam
08-14-2009
Max Ray Vision, 36, who legally changed his last name from Butler, has been in custody since September 2007 when law enforcement officials raided the "safe house" apartment where he hacked into the computers of financial institutions to steal credit data. Credit card companies tracked more than $86 million in fraudulent purchases to Vision...By using Covert Surfer you can prevent Identity Theft and greatly reduce any chance of having your identity stolen from the web!
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MoD issues social notworking guidelines
08-10-2009
DAYS AFTER the US Marines banned Facebook, Twitter and MySpace on duty, the UK Ministry of Defence has published a set of guidelines for soldiers who want to use social notworking services... By using Covert Surfer you can access banned websites such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace!
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Media Found Lacking On Cybersecurity
08-07-2009
The majority (80%) of journalists rarely or never inform their network administrator of online security concerns they come across, according to a new survey by AVG Technologies... With Covert Surfer you connection out to the world wide web is encrypted & protected, even when you are using a public wireless access point!
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Marines Ban Twitter, MySpace, Facebook
08-05-2009
The U.S. Marine Corps has banned Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and other social media sites from its networks, effective immediately... Covert Surfer will help Marines bypass Government Web Blockers to surf these sites, as well as any other websites that may be blocked on the world wide web!
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Web Surfers Forced to Choose Security or Anonymity
08-05-2009
When browsers connect to Google Safe, the service leaves a cookie in the browser. If a user subsequently turns on an anonymizing proxy, Google will have a record of that cookie resolving to two different IP addresses – its actual address and the proxy address, Hansen says... Covert Surfer will delete Google´s Tracking Cookies, as well as Encrypt all Web traffic - so Google can´t see what you´re doing in their logs!
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Pentagon Wrestles with Possible Twitter, Facebook Ban
08-03-2009
Stars & Stripes, Military Times, and AFP all followed up on our story, that the Defense Department is considering a ban on Twitter, Facebook, and other Web 2.0 sites from the military’s networks. Military Times says discussions on what to do about the social media sites involve U.S. Strategic Command, “the Pentagon’s chief information officer and its public affairs organization, and are being guided by Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn.” Covert Surfer Will Bypass Computer Restrictions!
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Spam Levels Top Pre-McColo Highs
08-03-2009
Well, here´s hoping that you enjoyed the respite. Although the takedown of McColo had a definite effect on spam levels, they´ve rocketed back up, and McAfee has asserted that spam and botnet problems are now at an all-time high... Covert Surfer can and will, protect you from and prevent spam!
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Social Networks Need To Do More To Fight Cybercrime
07-29-2009
Social networking websites such as Twitter and Facebook need to do more to protect their millions of users, according to a new report from security firm Sophos. Covert Surfer protects you on social networks!
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Americans are going wireless Internet big time, report says
07-23-2009
The most popular way people get online wirelessly is with a laptop computer, numbering 39 percent of some 2,200 survey participants. Covert Surfer protects your connection!
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Americans relying on Internet to fight tough times, report says
07-23-2009
...some 69 percent of American adults, or 88 percent of U.S. Internet users, have gone online in the past year for reasons related to the recession. Covert Surfer protects their privacy!
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Disney CEO bullish on direct Web marketing to consumers
07-23-2009
"If we know that you´ve gone online and looked at five different autos online..." They won´t know with Covert Surfer!
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Cyber terror has no security yet
07-21-2009
Going by cyber security experts, there are more than 500 unsecured WiFi connections in Ahmedabad, even now. Covert Surfer can easily secure all of these connections!
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PCI Group Spells Out Guidelines For Deploying PCI-Compliant WiFi
07-21-2009
´Operator´s guide´ provides security recommendations for merchants, auditors. Covert Surfer is compliant. Plug it in and away you go!
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Twitter hack is an eye-opener for personal online security
07-21-2009
... never use words you can find in the dictionary as passwords. Users should also vary capitalization, use numbers and include those wonderful little symbols above the numbers on the keyboard. Covert Surfer Proetcts Your Identity and Personal Information
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Anonymous web data can be personal data, claims expert
07-20-2009
There is debate in privacy circles about when identifying information such as a computer user´s internet protocol (IP) address counts as ´personal data´.
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JUICY SUITS: Oregon Doc Vs. Anonymous Web Commenter
07-20-2009
The internet libel suits keep on coming — this time against an anonymous commenter who pissed off an Oregon doctor.
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N.H. court case raises challenge to anonymous web comments
07-20-2009
"The case is important because the Internet provides a means for the weak and underfunded to get their views out about the powerful."
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A question of privacy
07-18-2009
Internet service providers and others with the necessary computer programmes can track Internet users’ behaviour, enabling marketers to target specific groups of people. Covert Surfer can prevent that from occuring.
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Internet privacy and your personal information.
07-18-2009
Covert Surfer ensures your Internet activity remains private and protects your identity online.
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Protect your Anonymous Surfing and Internet Privacy rights, Covert Surfer is at the forefront!
07-18-2009
Internet Service Providers provide your data to advertising and marketing groups. The BT Group, a British telecommunications company, turned down a technology that mined actual data supplied by Internet service providers, to improve advertising capability. Way to go BT Group!
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China to propose WLAN security standard for global use again
07-13-2009
China will submit its wireless LAN security protocol for consideration as a global standard, years after its rejection by the standards body. Caution is in the wind.
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Beijing professor held for Urumqi blog: watchdog
07-09-2009
Chinese authorities arrested a university economics professor in Beijing after he posted reports about the riots in Xinjiang on his website, an international media watchdog said.
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Facebook Inaccessible in China After Violent Clashes in Urumqi
07-09-2009
Facebook Inc.’s social-networking Web site was inaccessible in China as the government blocks information after violent clashes in one of its regions.
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Four Privacy Protections the Online Ad Industry Left Out
07-09-2009
The groups, led by the Interactive Advertising Bureau, decided not to endorse any of the ideas that have been actively discussed recently that might give users more meaningful information and control over how their behavior is being tracked.
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China has blocked Internet access in Urumqi for 48 hours.
07-07-2009
China kicked into high censorship mode yesterday by shutting down Internet access in Urumqi.
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Freedom vs. the Firewall. The Senate can help fend off authoritarian censorship.
07-07-2009
FROM TWITTERERS in Tehran to bloggers in Burma, citizens living under authoritarian regimes depend upon free access to the Internet for information, coordination and the ability to make themselves heard.
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New intelligence chief´s wife blows his cover on Facebook
07-06-2009
The new head of MI6 has been left exposed by a major personal security breach after his wife published intimate photographs and family details on the Facebook website.
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New Privacy Measures in Mix for Internet Companies
07-06-2009
Yahoo Tech has released a report about the efforts of a group of advertising associations to instill a set of rules and regulations to give the consumers the privacy they expect and let marketers keep the freedoms that government intervention would likely hinder.
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ANALYSIS-Cybercrime spreads on Facebook
07-02-2009
´Ultimately Facebook says its members are responsible for their own security" Covert Surfer protects your Internet connection, preventing hackers from stealing your user name and password!
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Help us to map internet censorship!
07-02-2009
Covert Surfer bypasses censorship filters and prevents the government from knowing who you are and what you have blogged.
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Saudia Arabia leads Arab regimes in internet censorship
07-02-2009
Saudi Arabia leads the field among Arab regimes that practise internet censorship, blocking website content ranging from pornography to politics. Covert Surfer assists those oppressed by bypassing censorship attempts and protecting the identity of the user.
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Oppose Chinese Censorship
07-01-2009
Google, Oracle Urge U.S. to Oppose Chinese Censorship. Covert Surfer bypasses Internet filters and blockers.
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A tale of two censors
06-30-2009
On July 1, a new rule will take effect requiring all computers sold in China to contain imbedded censorship software called Green Dam. Covert Surfer bypasses filters.
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Free Press Warns of Global Censorship Technology Deployed in U.S.
06-30-2009
According to the Wall Street Journal, Iran and China are likely using Deep Packet Inspection technology to monitor and control the Internet. Covert Surfer prevents this through using its state of the art Encryption.
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Covert Surfer supports Tech-savvy Iranians use of Twitter to evade censorship
06-18-2009
An opposition activist spreads word of an upcoming protest in the streets of Tehran. Another posts pictures of clashes between demonstrators and police. Covert Surfer prevents Tehran from seeing what is being tweeted.
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Defying Iran censors, a blogger reports from Tehran, Covert Surfer is there to help!
06-18-2009
Covert Surfer supports Iranian citizens and media to get the word out, protecting their identities and right ot freedom of speech. Covert Surfer protects the identity of those blogging and tweeting.
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How To Protect Yourself From Offline And Online Identity Theft
06-13-2009
Identity theft if the fastest growing crime in the United States. Here are some great tips that you can use along with Covert Surfer in how to prevent it.
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Privacy May Be a Victim in Cyberdefense Plan
06-13-2009
A plan to create a new Pentagon cybercommand is raising significant privacy and diplomatic concerns.
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Study Finds Wireless APs Open to Attack
06-12-2009
AirTight, a provider of Wi-Fi security services, recently scanned 3,632 access points and nearly 550 clients in different financial centers and found that half of them were either open -- unprotected -- or used Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption.
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Experts: U.S. needs to spend more on cybersecurity R&D
06-11-2009
The U.S. government needs to spend more money on cybersecurity research and development and on education programs
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Deep Packet Inspection Threat
06-04-2009
Deep Packet Inspection Here to Stay, Say Computers, Freedom and Privacy Conference Experts
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Cyber Crimes, Small Businesses and Obama´s Cyber Security Announcement
06-02-2009
Cybercrime by organized criminals and foreign Governments is fast becoming a national security issue, and America´s businesses are on the front line.
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President Obama Delivers Remarks on Cyber Security Strategy CQ Transcripts Wire
05-29-2009
"But make no mistake, this world, cyberspace, is a world that we depend on every single day." Covert Surfer is at the forefront in Cyber Security
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    - Darlene Johnson
    Staff Sergeant
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    Tampa, FL
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    - Jim Schwartz
  • "I use Covert Surfer for business, when I need to access business e-mail and related sites from public or other non-secure computers. It´s a great, easy to use tool that has given me peace of mind."

    - Joe Wantz
    Baltimore, MD
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    - Larry Scott
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    VA Watchdog dot Org
  • It cut my spam down to zero. What a terrific product.

    - Mel Kohn
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  • Every morning I have breakfast and check the latest news and financials on my laptop at ----- Cafe. I could not do that without Covert Surfer.

    - Michael Thurston
    Certified Financial Planner
  • Love Covert Surfer so much, I bought two! One for my laptop, one for my Flash Drive when I travel. Everyone should not surf without it. Thanks for the great service.

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    - Rick Conover
  • I enjoy the privacy Covert Surfer offers. Easy to use and understand. I really like the file encryption feature which offers complete privacy at the click of a button. You have a great product. Thanks!

    - Sherri Strilchuk
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    Mirage Technologies
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  • What does Covert Surfer do?

Covert Surfer is a software application that provides you with a secure and anonymous web browsing tool.  Covert Surfer changes your IP Address and encrypts your Internet connection preventing anyone from identifying who you are or seeing what websites you are visiting.  Covert Surfer also encrypts your personal documents, files, photos, etc. to prevent anyone from viewing them.

  • Will Covert Surfer allow me to surf the Internet and download data so that my Network Admin, Boss or anybody else in my Company won’t know what I'm doing on the Internet?

Yes, Covert Surfer allows you the freedom to look at anything you want to on the Internet and keep it hidden from anybody else.  You can look at web pages anonymously, safely, and secretly, with no tracks left behind on your computer.

  • I know Covert Surfer hides my IP address when I surf, but does it also encrypt all of my information so that no one can take a peek at my internet activity?

Using high level Encryption, Covert Surfer secures your Internet browsing whether you are using a wired, Wi-Fi or air card (cellular wireless card such as EVDO etc) connection.  Covert Surfer prevents hackers, and others from seeing what websites you are visiting and what you are downloading.  Shop, check your web-mail and financial portfolios online securely.

  • I read that when you use Covert Surfer, there is no record of places you visit on the internet, but can anyone see the time I spend on the Internet?

Yes, your ISP can see how much time you are spending on the Internet, however since your connection to the Internet is encrypted using Covert Surfer – your ISP won’t be able to decode your activity on the Internet during that time.

  • Covert Surfer hides my computers IP addresses, but will the modems IP address still be visible?

Yes, your ISP can still see your modems IP addresses – without your ISP seeing your modem, they can’t provide you Internet connectivity, however all the websites you visit and everyone outside of your ISP will only be able to see the Covert Surfer IP you are provided during your secure connection with Covert Surfer.

  • When I use Covert Surfer, my traffic is flowing through your Proxy Servers, how do I know that you are not monitoring my traffic?

Covert Surfer does not archive specific traffic content.  We do monitor traffic flow and server performance and occasionally look at data for marketing purposes.

  • How do I know you are not recording my Usernames & Passwords when I’m using Covert Surfer?

We don’t record any user names or passwords.  It would be a violation of our company policy and your trust.  In all honesty, there is no way to prove that to you, you will just have to take our word for it.

  • What data do you record when my traffic is flowing through your servers?

We capture portions of data to see what type of activity our clients are using Covert Surfer for.  This helps us in our marketing efforts to best promote Covert Surfer.  That information is benign to our customer names or identifying data as we do not match that information up with our customers.

Pre-Installation Answers

  • Is Covert Surfer free?

We offer a FREE five day.  The majority of our Free Trial users purchase Covert Surfer before the trial expires because they see the value in Covert Surfer's ability to keep their Internet activity private.

  • Can Covert Surfer be used in any Country?

Covert Surfer can be used in any country that allows encryption to be used.  You will have to check with that specific country’s laws and regulations for further information.

  • Does Covert Surfer work outside of the U.S.?

Yes, Covert Surfer works outside of the U.S.  In fact, Covert Surfer currently provides its services to clients all over the world who enjoy Covert Surfer.

  • How many IP address do you have?

Currently we have over twelve IP Addresses, with more to follow.

  • Can I install Covert Surfer to my USB Device for the Demo?

We currently do not allow any of our demo users to install Covert Surfer to a USB Device.

  • How can I download the full version of the product?

Click on any one of the 'Buy Now' buttons and follow the easy steps.

  • How many computers can I use Covert Surfer on?

Once you have installed Covert Surfer onto your USB Drive, you won't be limited to only using Covert Surfer with one Computer; you will be able to use Covert Surfer on any machine you plug your USB Drive into.

  • How large is the Covert Surfer program?

The entire Covert Surfer program takes up less than 2MB.

  • How do I download Covert Surfer to my PC?

During the installation process please select the Hard Drive option, and Covert Surfer will be installed to your C: Drive.

  • Can I use Covert Surfer with my USB Drive?

Yes, after you download Covert Surfer you will be given the option to install Covert Surfer onto the USB Drive of your choice.

  • What is the Capacity of the USB Drive that I need?

Any USB Drive Capacity will work, however we suggest that if you install Covert Surfer to USB Drive – that you use a USB 2.0 Drive with 100x or greater Read/Write Speed for best results.

  • Can I use Covert Surfer with my U3 USB Drive?

Yes, Covert Surfer can be used with any U3 USB Drive – Once Covert Surfer has been installed to that U3 USB Drive, you must delete the autorun.inf file and rename the autorun-backup.inf to autorun.inf to access your U3 Software again.

  • Does Covert Surfer work with U3 Software?

To access your U3 Software, replace the autorun.inf file with the autorun-backup.inf file on your USB Drive, Covert Surfer will not autorun with U3 software you must go into the USB Drive and launch Covert Surfer manually.

  • How do I download Covert Surfer to my USB Drive instead of my PC?

During the installation process please select the USB Drive option, and the USB Drive you would like to install Covert Surfer on, you cannot install Covert Surfer on both your USB Drive and your Hard Drive.

  • Can I install Covert Surfer to my SD Card?

Yes you can, but it won’t be portable like a USB Mass Storage device or USB Flash Drive.  Covert Surfer will only work on the SD Card reader that Covert Surfer was installed to, if Covert Surfer is installed on an SD Card.

  • Can Covert Surfer run off of CD?

No, Covert Surfer does NOT currently run off of CD.

  • Does Covert Surfer work with Microsoft Windows Vista?

Yes, Covert Surfer works with Windows Vista.

  • Does Covert Surfer work with Microsoft Windows 7?

Yes, Covert Surfer works with Windows 7.

  • Does Covert Surfer work with Microsoft Windows 64-Bit?

Yes, Covert Surfer works great with Windows 64-Bit Operating Systems.

  • Will Covert Surfer Have An Affect With Windows Updates?

No, Windows Updates Will Still Work With Covert Surfer.

  • Does Covert Surfer work with MAC Computers?

Covert Surfer does not currently work with MAC Native, however Covert Surfer does work very well with MAC Parallels and other Windows Emulators that work off MAC Computers.

  • Does Covert Surfer work with FTP protocol?

No, Covert Surfer currently only works with http & https protocols.

  • Does Covert Surfer work against key-loggers?

Covert Surfer does not currently protect you from key-loggers that may be active on your computer, however a good Anti Virus program will take care of most key-loggers.

  • Should I Replace My Existing Anti-Virus Software With Covert Surfer?

No.  Even though Covert Surfer will protect you against web exploitable viruses when you have plug-ins disabled, we encourage you to keep using your existing Anti-Virus software with Covert Surfer.  We also encourage users who do not have Anti-Virus or Anti-Spyware software to download both AVG & Ad-Aware for free at:  http://www.download.com/

  • Does Covert Surfer hide my download activity on Torrent & P2P Networks?

No, Covert Surfer does not hide your download activity on Torrent & P2P Networks.  However, Covert Surfer does encrypt your connection and hide your activity when you download the .torrent file off of torrent websites.

  • Can I configure Outlook to use CS as a proxy?

Covert Surfer does not work with Outlook.  Outlook does not allow you to configure it as a proxy.

  • Does Covert Surfer work with Automatic Log-In programs?

No, but if your automatic log-in program currently works Internet Explorer or FireFox, then yes it may work with Covert Surfer – when Covert Surfer is minimized to your task bar with either Internet Explorer or FireFox running in the forefront of your computer to do your Internet Browsing.

  • Will Covert Surfer Erase files on my computer permanently?

Yes, Covert Surfer allows you to Shred and destroy any unwanted files, folders, or personal information, so it can never be recovered.

  • Is my email anonymous/can I send anonymous emails when I use Covert Surfer?

Obviously you can't send anonymous emails from an email account that you are actively using right now, one that you use on an everyday basis that is linked to your name, work, etc - that would not be anonymous.

  • Will Covert Surfer prevent Lo-Jack from finding my computer if it is ever stolen?

No, Covert Surfer will not interfere with Lo-Jack from.

  • Am I protected while I am using applications or features inside of my webmail?

As long as the Covert Surfer program is running, you are protected both sending and receiving using any web-mail feature and/or application.  It doesn't matter if you are using Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail, etc.

  • Does Covert Surfer slow down my Internet speed?

Many factors come into play when surfing the Internet, such as: your connection speed, the connection speed of the servers, the website you’re connecting to, etc.  You should enjoy normal Internet browsing speeds while using Covert Surfer if it is installed onto your PC or Laptop.

Installation Answers

  • I haven't received the Covert Surfer software yet?

After we have verified your purchase order and received your payment, you will receive an email within 24 hours that contains the link to download Covert Surfer, along with the Product Key to activate the software application.

  • Why I am getting an error telling me that "This Product Key has already been used to register another device" during the installation?

This happens when a user tries to use the same product key on multiple devices.  This requires a product key reset.

  • Why I am getting an error telling me that "This device has already been registered under a different Product Key" during the installation?

This happens when a user tries to use multiple product keys on the same device.  This requires a product key reset on the original product key.

  • Why I am getting an error telling me that "Installation failed!" during the installation?

This happens when installing the full version over the demo, and the demo is running.  Close down all Covert Surfer windows and try installation again, if this happens again, restart your computer and try installation again with no browsers running.

  • Why I am getting an error telling me that "Failed to connect to the registration server" during the installation?

No Internet connection.  Restart your router or modem or contact your ISP until you get a reliable Internet connection.

  • Why doesn’t my product key work during the installation?

Did you type in the Product Key correctly?  Or did you already use the product key another device?

  • Does the product key require capitals?

No, the product key does not require the use of capitalization.

  • I attempted to re-install Covert Surfer again from the website, and I am receiving the following error, "Covert Surfer Demo has already been registered..."?

You can only install the Covert Surfer demo one time.  If you purchased Covert Surfer, email us for re-installation instructions.  You cannot use the demo installer on our website for the paid version of Covert Surfer.

  • When I install Covert Surfer, Norton is flagging it and removing it due to a Trojan Alert?

This happens when installing the full version over the demo, and the demo is running.  Close down all Covert Surfer windows and try installation again, if this happens again, restart your computer and try installation again with no browsers running.

  • Do I need to log-on to the Covert Surfer each time I turn on my PC, or does it stay on all the time?

If you want to stay anonymous and keep a secure connection, then yes – You need to start up Covert Surfer each time you start up your computer so it stays on all the time.

  • Why doesn’t Covert Surfer connect to the Internet?

If Covert Surfer does not connect to the Internet, close down Covert Surfer and try out one of your other Internet browsers to see if you can reach out and touch the Internet.  If you can’t then you have no Internet Connection.  If you can, check your Firewall/Virus settings to Unblock Covert Surfer.

  • How come the message “Configuration in Progress” won’t go away?

When the message “Configuration in Progress” won’t go away, it means you don’t have an Internet connection.  Check to see if you can get to the Internet using another browser, if you can check your Firewall/Virus settings to see if Covert Surfer is being blocked.

  • The first time I run Covert Surfer, I get a message that states, "Suspicious Activity - a program is trying to change your security settings and trusted web site settings"?

Covert Surfer changes your Internet settings in order to re-route your Internet traffic through our secure proxy servers to give you safe, secure, encrypted, and trusted Internet surfing.  Please allow Covert Surfer as a trusted program on your Anti-Spyware or Anti Virus software.  This should allow you to use Covert Surfer without any more error messages.

Technical Answers

  • What are browser plug-ins?

Plug-ins are software programs that extend the capabilities of the Covert Surfer browser, giving you for example, the ability to do things like: download and display or hear audio, video, flash animation, and special image viewing files.

  • Does Covert Surfer block pop-ups?

Yes, Covert Surfer automatically blocks pop-ups when you’re using the Covert Surfer browser.

  • Is there a feature that allows you to block & unblock pop-ups?

Inside the Covert Surfer browser there is no way currently to block or unblock pop-ups, Covert Surfer automatically blocks pop-ups.

  • Is there a feature that allows you to block certain scripts on a webpage?

There is no current feature inside the Covert Surfer browser that allows you to block or unblock web scripts.

  • When does my monthly bandwidth limit start?

Your monthly bandwidth limit starts the day you buy Covert Surfer and then starts over again after 30 days.  So, if you buy Covert Surfer on May 20 it starts May 20 and ends June 19, and starts again the next month on June 20.

  • Is there a feature that allows me to keep track of the bandwidth I use each month?

Currently this is no feature that allows you to keep track of your monthly bandwidth used with Covert Surfer.

  • How do I change the Covert Surfer Homepage?

To change the homepage simply click on the preferences button on your Covert Surfer browser, type in the URL you wish to be your homepage, and click ok.

  • How do I import favorites/bookmarks in Covert Surfer?

Currently Covert Surfer does not support an auto-import favorite or bookmarks feature integrating with other web browsers.  However, Covert Surfer does have support bookmarks…for now you will have to add your bookmarks manually.

  • How I erase my bookmarks?

Click on the Bookmarks button, then click on Organize Bookmarks.  Right Click on the website you would like to delete, and select the delete option.

  • How do I shred files and documents on my computer?

In order to shred files and documents using covert surfer, open up the Covert Surfer browser, click on the file manager button, locate the files or folders you would like to shred from your computer permanently, right click on the desired files or folders you would like to wipe, and select the wipe files or wipe folders option.

  • Why do I keep getting an IE script error?

There are different types of scripts being used on the Web.  A lot of them are JavaScript, but some are written in Visual Basic or Jscript.  Due to their complexity, errors can appear.  If they are due to a programming mistake, you can only wait for the webmaster to repair them, otherwise just click yes to run the script anyway until the problem is resolved – if the problem persists contact the webmaster of the website you are trying to view or contact us.

  • Why am I receiving an Active X error?

To fix your problem with Active X, make sure you have plug-ins turned on when you start up and access Covert Surfer.  

When you first launch the Covert Surfer program, a small window will appear asking you to Log into Covert Surfer, make sure that the Enable Browser Plug-ins option is checked and click OK.  

This will allow you to use browser plug-ins and will fix your Active X error when using the Covert Surfer Internet Browser.

  • Why am I getting an error telling me that “I have exceeded or reached the end of my monthly bandwidth limit”?

You’re being told you have exceeded or reached the end of your monthly bandwidth limit, because in fact you have exceeded or reached the end of your monthly bandwidth limit of 10 Gigabytes.

  • Does Covert Surfer work with AOL?

AOL's browser has not been tested with Covert Surfer, so we are not able to tell you if it will or will not work with Covert Surfer.  If you decide to try to use AOL's browser with Covert Surfer, you are doing so at your own risk.  Again, we highly recommend you use the Covert Surfer browser for you best results and web surfing experience.

  • How do I use Covert Surfer with Internet Explorer?

You can minimize Cover Surfer and use Internet Explorer just like you would normally.  All of Covert Surfer's features will still work in IE.

  • How do I use Covert Surfer with Mozilla FireFox?

Start-up Covert Surfer (before starting up Firefox) and minimize the Covert Surfer program, then start up FireFox.  Make sure when you're finished you close down FireFox first before shutting down Covert Surfer, so Covert Surfer can Delete your browsers cookies, temporary internet files, and clean your registry when you're finished.
How do I delete my history when I use Covert Surfer with Mozilla FireFox?
First make sure you are using FireFox version 3.5 or greater, then launch Firefox.  

Once FireFox is open, click on the tools button - located on your toolbar on the right hand side of the browser underneath the close button and search bar.  

When the drop down menu is displayed, click on the Internet Options button.  

In the General Tab, which should be automatically displayed when you click on Internet Options, select the delete button.

Once you have clicked on the delete button, you should be able to see the following:

Delete Temporary Internet Files

Delete Cookies

Delete History

Delete Form Data

& Delete Passwords

Choose what you don't want FireFox from storing onto your computer.

Select Cookies to delete Cookies, select History to delete History, etc.

You can choose the select all option if you would like FireFox to forget everything from being stored onto your machine.

Just click on yes to be sure, and once you are finished - you can close down Internet Options and shut down FireFox.

  • I noticed when I close Covert Surfer I cannot use safe eject.  I get the error message "Windows can't stop your 'Generic volume' device because it is in use."?

As soon as Covert Surfer is shut down correctly you can safely remove the drive no matter what the safe eject feature is telling you.

  • Why does Covert Surfer seem to be running slow off of my USB Drive?

Your Internet access speed is degraded due to the fact that all of your activity is run through a USB Drive.  Every web page you visit, your Internet History, Temp Files, Cookies, etc are all running from and through the USB Drive.  We suggest that if you install Covert Surfer to USB Drive - that you use a USB 2.0 Drive with 100x or greater Read/Write Speed for best results.

  • Why am I finding traces of my Internet surfing in Recent Files and Cache?

You are finding traces of your Internet surfing in Recent Files and Cache, because either they were there before you started using Covert Surfer, or because you are not shutting down Covert Surfer correctly.

  • Does Covert Surfer delete .dat files?

Yes, Covert Surfer automatically deletes .dat files during the time-frame that you use Covert Surfer.  Covert Surfer does not delete any information on your computer prior to its use.

  • Why does DSLreports.com show my real IP address?

DSLreports.com uses a Java exploit to show your True IP address.

  • Why hasn’t Covert Surfer deleted my Cookies?

Covert Surfer deletes your Cookies from the time you start up Covert Surfer to the time you close Covert Surfer.  Also, Covert Surfer must be closed properly in order to delete cookies.  Covert Surfer does not delete cookies prior to your Covert Surfer install, and Covert Surfer does not delete any cookies when it is not turned on.

  • I lost the Covert Surfer shortcut/icon on my Computer, where can I find it?

Go to:

C:Documents and Settings”Username”Local SettingsApplication DataCovertSurfer

Right click on the CStart.exe, select copy, and then paste it to your desktop and use the CStart.exe file now located on your desktop as your shortcut.

C:Documents and Settings”Username”Local SettingsApplication DataCovertSurfer

  • When I download items off the internet, why don’t they show up in the designated area that I had provided for them?

Make sure that you are saving files to the right location otherwise Covert Surfer will automatically save to:

C:Documents and Settings”Username”Local SettingsApplication DataCovertSurferDocuments

  • How do I delete/uninstall Covert Surfer?

Just delete the Covert Surfer folder.  Covert Surfer does not install itself anywhere else on your computer.  You can find the target folder by right clicking on the Covert Surfer shortcut, clicking on properties, and clicking on find target in the shortcut tab.

C:Documents and Settings”Username”Local SettingsApplication DataCovertSurfer

  • Where is the Covert Surfer folder located on my hard drive?

The Covert Surfer folder will be located in the following location: C:Documents and Settings"Username"Local SettingsApplication DataCovertSurfer

Replace "Username" with the folder that is in it's place on your computer.

  • How do I re-install Covert Surfer?

If you would like to re-install or install Covert Surfer to another device, simply download the Covert Surfer program again by clicking on the link below.

Download Link:
https://download.covertsurfer.com/CovertSurferRegistration2.exe

Run the installer program and choose the desired drive you would like to install to.

Enter in your product key below, click install and you will be able to switch over your license for Covert Surfer over to your USB Drive.

Once the install is completed, you will now be able to use Covert Surfer.

Purchase Answers

  • Can I purchase Covert Surfer via Money Order?

Yes, make the money order payable to:

Diginonymous, LLC

P.O. Box 4733
Seminole, FL 33775

Once the payment has been processed and cleared, we will send the product key to your email address so you can download the full version of the Covert Surfer program.

  • Do I need a PayPal account, or can I use a regular credit card?

You do not need a PayPal account.  PayPal is our payment processor, so you will have to go through their simple credit card payment process.  Just use your Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover card like you would for any other online purchase.

  • Do we process or reject your credit card request?

No we don't, PayPal does.

  • Will my credit card be charged automatically when my subscription expires?

No.  You will need to subscribe to the service again.

  • Where can I change my credit card information?

We do not retain your credit card information. You need to re-enter it each time you purchase a subscription.

  • What shows up on my credit card bill?

SEMINOLE

  • What is your refund policy?

Refunds may be provided within seven days from the date of purchase.

  • Do I need to pay if I upgrade to a  new version of Covert Surfer?

No. All upgrades are free for the life of the subscription.

  • Can I use one subscription for two or more computers?

No.  Each subscription is individually registered to the device it was installed on and is not transferable to another device.  You would need to purchase a subscription for each device you desire to install Covert Surfer on.

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