October 21, 2017
The World’s Wi-Fi Has Been Hacked: What You Need to Know
As you may know, public Wi-Fi networks like those found in coffee shops are vulnerable to attack due to their open nature. But while staying off these networks has kept …
October 21, 2017
As you may know, public Wi-Fi networks like those found in coffee shops are vulnerable to attack due to their open nature. But while staying off these networks has kept …
October 19, 2017
One of the most common types of computer scams is phishing — an attempt to steal someone’s personal information by pretending to be a legitimate entity. Typically, these phishing attacks …
September 12, 2017
Security breaches of major companies are unfortunate but happen from time to time. Most of the time, you can protect yourself by changing your password for the affected service or …
August 1, 2017
Though the iPhone is a relatively secure platform, sometimes vulnerabilities pop up that endanger anyone who uses Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS. It happened last August, and a new vulnerability …
May 22, 2017
Ransomware is one of the nastiest forms of cyber attacks around. We’ve previously explained in detail all about ransomware; in essence, it’s a form of malicious software (malware) that locks …
May 16, 2017
Many types of malicious software are vying for a place on your computer. While all categories of nasty programs fall under the general name “malware,” there are specific kinds that …
March 24, 2017
Spam, which refers to unsolicited junk email, has plagued the internet for decades. Whether it’s annoying weight loss advertisements, harmful email attachments, or scams, nobody likes spam. Its popularity is …
February 15, 2017
Modern browsers contain plenty of convenient features. From automatic spellcheck to page translation, there’s so much functionality that it’s easy to forget about browser security. Let’s take a look at a …
January 27, 2017
We’ve discussed the importance of password security before. While passwords have some inherent issues, they are the most common form of authentication. Unfortunately insecure passwords are still very common. A …
December 13, 2016
Flash drives are a convenient way to store and transport data. Whether your employees use them to share files among teams or archive older data, you probably have USB sticks …