Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:35:05 +0000
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| To gain the trust of users, the makers of PUPs put the logos of reputable security and tech firms on their websites to imply their product is endorsed by the companies. They are not. Categories: Tags: logosMcAfeemicrosoftmisleadingnortonPieter ArntzPUPs |
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Read moreCredit to Author: Wendy Zamora| Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 17:54:00 +0000
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| Half the battle in avoiding adware is reading install wizards and EULAs very carefully. But let’s be real: no one does that. Here’s how to remove adware from your PC in a few easy steps. Categories: Tags: adwareAdwCleanerhow to removehow to remove adwarewindows adware |
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Read moreCredit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000
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| It’s no surprise that our resolutions are usually about health, finances, relationships, and self-improvement. As all of us live digital lives, too, why not think up cybersecurity New Year’s resolution that concern our online health and safety? Categories: Tags: cybercybersecuritycybersecurity resolutionsHTTPSnew year’s resolutiontwo-factor authentication |
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Read moreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 18:16:18 +0000
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| Are cookies a threat? The answer depends on how much you care about privacy. Learn how to manage cookies and stay in control of your data. Categories: Tags: browsercachecookiesevercookiesflashsilverlightsupercookiesvideo plug ins |
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Read moreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:40:09 +0000
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| There are many reasons why you might want to start Internet traffic monitoring, especially if you’re a security enthusiast or amateur analyst. We list some free tools that have different use cases. Categories: Tags: bitmeterfiddlernetwork monitoringresmonResource Monitortcpviewurl revealerwindowswireshark |
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Read moreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000
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| Although often seen as an illegal cybercriminal tactic, the methodology behind fast flux is actually far from evil. So how is it being abused? Read on to learn more. Categories: Tags: botnetC&Ccardingfast fluxfast flux agentIP fluxkronosphishingstorm wormstration wormwirex |
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Read moreCredit to Author: Wendy Zamora| Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:00:00 +0000
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| Internet of Things technology may soon multiply in the billions. But security for these devices is practically non-existent. What needs to be done to secure IoT users now and in the future? Categories: Tags: Internet of ThingsIoTIoT securitypassword manager |
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Read moreCredit to Author: Wendy Zamora| Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:33:49 +0000
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| The Internet has always been a lawless place, but it becomes particularly rough during the holiday shopping season. Here’s your guide to safe online shopping on Cyber Monday and beyond. Categories: Tags: black fridaycyber mondayscams |
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