Y2mate is a website that lets you download videos and audio from YouTube. However, Y2mate also contains a lot of malware downloads, ads, links, and pop-ups, all of which can redirect you to unsafe sites. These unsafe websites...
IDP.Generic is a threat name given to a suspicious process or application detected by Avast and AVG’s malware scanners. IDP is short for Identity Protection, whereas Generic means the threat was found in a standard file (such...
Many fake websites closely mimic trusted brands like Amazon, Netflix, postal services, and others. They entice you with sales or giveaways that are too good to be true — like iPhones and shopping vouchers. Set up by scammers,...
Pop-ups are annoying, and if you’re getting way too many, it’s probably adware. If you have adware on your Android, it will constantly display pop-ups or redirect you to fraudulent websites on your browser or while you use you...
Opening the wrong link can be like unleashing Pandora’s box. Hackers are constantly taking advantage of social engineering schemes to trick users into opening malware-ridden links. Since determining whether a link is safe or u...
Pop-up ads: we all know they’re annoying, but did you know they can cause real harm? Adware is a program that displays advertisements on your device, usually in the form of pop-ups or banners. Adware can run constant ads all o...
Securing your smartphone is more important than ever. You probably bring your smartphone everywhere, and you certainly don’t want to carry a hacker in your pocket, stealing your data and invading your privacy.
Every day, co...
Are you worried about the security of your Android device? You're not alone. That's why I've put together this comprehensive guide on how to detect spyware on your Android device.
We live in a world where more and more of o...
Email attachments are an all-too-common source of malware. Cybercriminals know how easy it is for someone to open a file contained in an email. Being criminals, they like to take advantage of social engineering tactics by pret...
Before you download a file, ask yourself if you’ve checked whether it's infected with malware. Downloading a file that you haven’t checked can easily wind up with you accidentally downloading malware onto your device, resultin...
