As early as 1994, cyberspace was being threatened by hackers such as Kevin David Mitnick who turned from being the world’s number 1 hacker into a renowned computer consultant. By 2018, the list of FBI’s […]
Phishing, an email-borne malicious technique aimed at wheedling out users’ sensitive credentials or spreading malware, has been on the list of the top cyber threats to individuals and businesses for years.
An IP address is a number given to every computer connected to the internet. Whenever a user makes a web request from a computer, the IP address becomes visible to the web server. And the […]
Cybersecurity concerns are continuing to grow, as illustrated with the seemingly endless list of data breaches. As daily lives become ever more digitized, the potential for bad actors to take advantage of weak protections increases.
Did you know that Windows is lacking an important security feature? It has a built in firewall that protects against hackers and anti-malware that stops viruses, but it needs something else.
Panda Dome is a combined VPN and antivirus program that aims to provide basic protection for your Windows PC for those that either can’t afford or are unwilling to pay for full protection.
Privacy on the internet is currently a big issue and rightly so, we should all be careful what we share. PureVPN has made a Chrome extension that helps you browse the web more privately.
If you are connected to the internet, you are almost certainly being tracked and your activities monitored and recorded. So, what does Microsoft and Windows 10 know about you? Download it!
Scan for malware with Chrome? Yes, Google’s browser contains a scanner that can find and remove malware and there is a downloadable stand-alone tool too. Learn how to clean up your PC.
Are there third parties that have access to personal information stored in your Microsoft account? Yes! Use the Privacy Dashboard to see who has access and revoke permission for security.
We have so many passwords to remember these days that using a password manager is not an option, it is essential. The question is, which one should you use? What about Google Smart Lock for […]
A VPN is useful for many things, such as security and privacy when connecting to the internet, but it can also be useful to get around content blocking and to bypass local restrictions.
There are many security tools and choosing one can be difficult. Which should you go for? Avast Online Security is a free Chrome extension that is independent of Avast’s security software and you can use […]
USB drives are small, lightweight and portable, which makes them great for carrying your files, but they are easily stolen too. diskAshur2’s hardware encryption foils thieves and hackers.
Kaspersky has a range of excellent security software for Windows PCs, but unlike rivals such as AVG, Avast and Avira, it hasn’t had a free option. Kaspersky Free antivirus fills that gap.
Security is a constant worry and backups and files stored on external disk drives or USB thumb drives are at risk unless you take steps to protect them. Encrypt your drives for safety!
Many people use third party security software to protect their PCs, but these days Windows Defender is pretty good and might be all your need. Increase malware protection with these tweaks.
Ransomware has been the main topic of discussion in security because of the recent massive WannaCry outbreak. Can you decrypt files encrypted by ransomware? Yes and here are the tools you need.
A massive ransomware outbreak has affected computers in many countries and has crippled computers across the world, including hospitals. Here’s how to protect from ransomware and stay safe!
Set up 2 factor authentication for your PayPal account to add an extra layer of protection that makes it extremely difficult for hackers and thieves to gain access. Follow this guide and stay safe.
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