Being a careful computer user is not enough to protect one’s computer and whatever information is stored in it. The idea that being extra careful would render one safe from attack from malicious computer programs is merely a myth. In…
The Cyber Attack Trends: 2019 Mid-Year Report indicated that attacks targeting mobile devices, including smartphones, have increased by 50% compared to the previous year. The report indicates that on a global level, 30% of attacks were on mobile devices and…
What is Computer Worm? A computer worm is a type of malicious software program which infects other systems by making multiple copies of itself and spreading itself onto other computers within the network. Computer worms exploit certain parts of the…
Contrary to what is sometimes suggested, Macs are definitely not virus-proof, nor do they have flawless security. Since 2018, famous malware attacks on Macs have included CookieMiner, CrescentCore, Crossrider, aka OSX/Shlayer, Linker, LoudMiner (aka Bird Mine), MaMi, Mshelper, NetWire and…
Sadly, robust antivirus software is now a necessity in the modern world. At this point in time “OK” is not good enough, in fact, “good” is not good enough. You need absolute top-quality antivirus software. Here are eight features to…
Investing in a reliable, robust and up-to-date antivirus software has never been more important as cybercrime continues to grow. No matter what kind of operating system you use, never be assured that you’re safe from attacks with only the built-in…
The Windows 8 OS comes with a built-in Windows defender that offers all the basic features of protection against cyber security threats. However, numerous reports have shown that this default element is still highly susceptible to threats if solely relied…
When connected to the Internet, your computer can get infected by different types of viruses. These threats can get into your device’s system via things you download such as emails or files that you copy online. In just a matter…
Antivirus programs are designed to detect, block, and delete viruses or malwares on your computer system. These pieces of malicious codes can easily corrupt files, data, and applications kept in your device. In order to protect your documents, programs, as…
Antivirus software is a necessity for anyone who works on a computer and uses the Windows operating system. Of course, there are ways to prevent viruses from entering your computer by practicing good browsing habits. However, the truth is, no…