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Tim Hortons Malware Attack & Aftermath…Thoughts On National Doughnut Day!
Three months ago, Tim Hortons coffee and doughnut fast food restaurants reportedly suffered from a severe malware attack. The malware first struck the Tim Hortons point-of-sale (POS) terminals and brought-down cash registers at hundreds of franchises. In recent times, the…
Cybercriminals and the activities performed by them and how to remain safe?
The technological advancement has made it easier for cybercriminals by granting access to everything while sitting in one place. In today’s ever-evolving cyber attacks, hackers develop more advanced weapons in cyberspace that will allow them to bypass the virus protection…
How To Get Rid Of Malware on Mac
The modern-day malware is not easy to handle. Because there’s so many of them – adware, spyware, ransomware and more. And they just don’t affect Windows and Linux alone. Mac OS too are vulnerable. So if your using Mac and…
Definition of Computer Virus. What are they and How to Remove them
A computer virus is a malicious software program or piece of code created by a hacker to upload onto a user’s computer without their knowledge for performing malicious actions. Computer viruses are harmful and designed to spread from host to…
Rootkit: What is Rootkit & it’s types? How to Detect it
In simple language, ‘rootkit’ is basically a software kit used to get to the root of the computer. In other words, a software kit used to gain admin access to the computer and thereby control it. Developed as a legitimate…
5 Top-Rated Antivirus Apps For Android
Despite Google’s immense efforts in securing Android; the widely-used operating system remains vulnerable to numerous online threats. The best way to steer clear of the threats is to install the best antivirus app for Android devices. Some of us…
Why Antivirus Protection for Android is Needed?
Smartphones have evolved much in the recent years. Today, smartphones are capable of doing things which can be done only by a computer, a few years back. Unfortunately, with more features added to smartphones with each OS upgrades, there is…
Essential Guide For Mac Cleaner
It’s often believed that Mac computers are 100 percent hassle-free but that’s not true at all. There are various reasons for a Mac computer to slow-down and like any other device, it requires proper maintenance and technical assistance to keep…
A New Cryptocurrency Mining Malware is Spreading Through Facebook Messenger
Last year, Facebook Messenger was plagued with FacexWorm malware. It sent out fake messages in an attempt to steal user passwords and other sensitive information. FacexWorm malware has resurfaced on the Facebook Messenger app, stealing user data and cryptocurrency from…
Computer Virus Removal. How its done?
Computer virus or malware generally enter into the system without being noticed. These are common problems faced by computer users at least once in a while. During such unanticipated security breach, virus removal forms an important aspect of maintenance. There…