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LastPass vs. KeePass 2025: Is Local Data Hosting Safer?
LastPass and KeePass are popular password managers with generous free versions. I compared the two products based on multiple criteria, including security, basic and advanced features, pricing, ease of use, and customer suppor...
What is an SQL Injection Attack? Full 2025 Guide
SQL is a programming language that allows programmers to “talk” to large databases using nearly-plain English. It can access and manipulate data held in a number of tables on a server. When it comes to websites, those tables might...
9 Most Dangerous Virus & Malware Threats in 2025
Viruses and malware are constantly evolving, becoming more advanced and more dangerous by the second. From ransomware that can lock you out of your own files to spyware that tracks your every move, being online without any protect...
What Is a Macro Virus & How Dangerous Is It? 2025 Guide
A macro virus is a type of virus that can hide in Word documents, workbooks, PowerPoint presentations, and more. This is due to the fact that a macro virus is written in the same programming language that these applications us...
Will Antivirus Software Slow Down Your Devices in 2025?
The best antivirus programs in shouldn’t slow down your devices — whether it’s a PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, or iPad. Antivirus programs used to have a bad reputation for slowing down your devices, but modern solutions include...
TikTok Shop Scams: Everything You Need to Know in 2025
The TikTok Shop lets you buy products from your favorite content creators. Creators can sell items through in-feed videos, TikTok LIVEs, and the Showcase tab. In most cases, it’s safe to buy from the shop — but you should take som...
10 Common Cyber Attacks to Protect Against in 2025
The last few years have seen a significant increase in telecommuting, e-commerce, and overall digital dependence. Unfortunately, with this digital transformation has come increased opportunity for hackers, who have been having...
What Is a Zero-Day Threat? Complete Guide 2025
Zero-day exploits take advantage of a software vulnerability that the software’s developer hasn’t patched. Zero-day exploits aren’t malware, but hackers use zero-days to install malware on user devices without alerting their b...
SOLVED: Why Is My Phone Hot? (3 Reasons) in 2025
Phones can get warm for a lot of reasons. And in most cases, a “warm” phone is perfectly normal.
However, if your phone gets too hot (painful to touch) too often (more than after normal use), there may be reason for concern...
What Is a Backdoor & How to Prevent Attacks in 2025
A backdoor is any method that allows somebody — hackers, governments, IT people, etc. — to remotely access your device without your permission or knowledge.
Hackers can install a backdoor onto your device by using malware,...