Whatever you know about protecting your online privacy, cybercriminals probably know that too and are already finding new ways to breach your defenses and steal your sensitive data.
It’s hard for everyday people like me and you...
Android phones may be lower-cost, more diverse in terms of features, and (in my opinion) more interestingly-designed than their iOS competitors. What they are not, however, is more secure.
Do you have an antivirus program on your Android device? You likely have one on your computer, but Android devices are just as susceptible to viruses as computers. Hackers are eager to take advantage of the lack of security on your phone, so installing antivirus software on your Android device is important. The hardest part is choosing the right one.
Whether you use a browser-based option like Gmail, or a desktop-based email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, here are a few tools you should include to secure your system against security threats your email client might pose.
Monitoring your childrens' internet usage to keep them away from harmful people can be a daunting but crucial task. Unfortunately there are people on the internet intent on exploiting children, so it's our duty to protect them from danger. So how can we be sure nothing is going on beyond what we can observe in plain sight?
The thought of having one’s email hacked is devastating. I personally know that if I lost access to my email, I’d immediately lose a lifeline to some of my closest friends and business associates. What’s more, my email address serves as the hub that connects me to my bank, my social media accounts, my e-commerce accounts, and more.
Anyone who gains access to my email address would very easily be able to access these connected accounts as well.
In short, if my email address gets hacked, I’m going to have a very bad day. What precautions should you take?
The best parental controls for Snapchat can monitor your kid’s Snaps and disappearing messages they send and receive in-app. They also let you limit how much time your child spends on Snapchat and block access to the app and s...
You're probably used to getting plenty of junk mail delivered to your physical mailbox.
Fliers you don't want, coupons you don't need, and endless catalogs show up on a daily basis.
In the last thirty years or so, as the Internet and email have become more prominent, spammers have realized that it's often cheaper and more effective to peddle their wares online.
Even though antivirus programs work tirelessly to detect and remove malicious software, malware threats are on the rise, infecting more computers than ever before.
How bad is it?
By analyzing past behavior and the steps taken to eradicate problems, we can make several predictions about the future of this industry. Let’s take a look at the latest malware trends, major statistics, and the effects that malware can have on Windows, Android, and Mac devices.
This article will help you stay up to date on:
Major developments in the malware industry.
New malware creation trends.
Malware infection rates by type.
Infection rates by region and sector.
The ways different operating systems handle malware threats.
If you’re wondering whether your computer has been hacked, we have some bad news and some good news. First the bad news: if you suspect you’re infected, then you’re probably right (check with this free vulnerability scanning tool). The amount of new malware on the internet – particularly the kind intended to infect home computers and small businesses – is growing rapidly. Over 350,000 new malware samples are created every day, with a total of 856.62 unique viruses discovered in 2018 alone.
