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What Is a PUP Virus?
Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) are software programs that you had no intention of downloading. The PUP virus, also known as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA), junkware, or bundleware, mostly come with software that you planned to download. This virus software…
What Is Spora Ransomware?
Discovered on January 10, 2017, Spora is a type of ransomware that first encrypts a victim’s files and then demands money to decrypt those files. This ransomware has infected several computers within a short time due to a huge spam…
Ransomware Removal: What Is Ransomware?
Ransomware is malicious software or malware that takes control of your computer and denies the victim access to all data stored in it. To restore access to the data, the victim will have to pay a huge ransom to the…
Android Virus
Android smartphones are your partners for life! We depend on our mobile phones for everything, from bill payments to money transfers, business emailing, online purchases, office-based and school-related assignments, etc. Performing so many activities with just one device is amazing,…
Online Malware Scan
There are instances in which we mostly fail to realize that our computers have been infected with malware. All that we notice is that the computer suddenly begins to slow down, and we may also come across bizarre pop-up windows…
Rootkit Scanner
A rootkit permits attackers to obtain access to and steal data from a user’s device without being detected for long periods of time. The spread of this malicious software has increased the development of rootkit scanner tools, which are used…
Mobile Security Tips for How to Keep Your Android Mobile Safe
Mobile security should be every Android user’s concern. This is not only just because your Android phone plays an important role in your daily life. But more importantly, guaranteeing rigid mobile security is imperative to secure all files and information…
How Android Virus Scan Protects your Devices?
Running an Android virus scan is the process of searching your Android phone for any malware using a mobile antivirus app. Android security is a top concern. One way to guarantee top-notch protection is by conducting regular Android virus scans,…
What is Anti-spyware?
As its name suggests, an anti-spyware program is a spyware protection software much like an antivirus program. It is designed to detect, prevent, and remove spyware and adware infections on computing devices. Antispyware program are also known as spyware remover,…
Botnet Definition: How Does It Work? Detect and Prevent Botnets
What is a Botnet? A Botnet is a network of malicious computers infected with bot malware and remotely controlled by the cyber attackers. Botnets are used by hackers for different attack purposes such as to send spam/phishing emails, launch Distributed…
