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Scary apps on Google Play, and what to do about them

February 14, 2018 admin Advice, apps, children, Google Play, kids, Parents, Safe Kids, Tips, Youtube

Credit to Author: Vladislav Tushkanov| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 14:00:53 +0000

A lot of mobile apps and Web services rated for any age can actually expose your kids to scary content. We have tips on how to deal with that.

QuickHeal Security

A massive security flaw discovered in Skype. Fix not coming anytime soon.

February 14, 2018 admin adobe, Adware, Android, apple, Applications, Blackberry, BYOD, Computer Security Terms, Cyber crime, Cyber safety, cyberwar, data breach, email, enterprise, Facebook, google, Hacker, Hacktivism, Infographic, iOS, LinkedIn, Location tracking, Mac OS, malware, microsoft windows, Mobile Security, news, Online privacy, Password, phishing, privacy, Safe Banking, Security, Security patch, skype, Tech Terms, Threat Report, Tips, Twitter, Uncategorized, Vulnerability, WhatsApp, WhatsApp scam, Windows XP, Youtube

Credit to Author: Shriram Munde| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:10:30 +0000

Quick Heal Security Labs has recently learned about a serious vulnerability in Skype’s update installer – that’s the bad news. The worse news is, Microsoft is not going to patch the vulnerability anytime soon as this would require the updater to go through a ‘large code revision’. What is this…

Kaspersky Security

How to restrict access to specific websites

February 12, 2018 admin Advice, children, Kaspersky Internet Security, kids, Parental Control, Parents, Tips, Tips 2018, websites

Credit to Author: Sarah Pike| Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:00:57 +0000

You can’t look over your kids’ shoulders every second, but you can restrict their access to certain websites.

Kaspersky Security

5 tips for choosing your cybersecurity provider

February 6, 2018 admin Business, MSP, outsourcing, Tips

Credit to Author: Joseph Conti| Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:29:22 +0000

Tips to make an informed decision that you won’t regret

Kaspersky Security

Want to make the world a safer place? Start with your passwords!

February 6, 2018 admin 2018, Advice, passwords, safer internet day, Special Projects, Tips

Credit to Author: David Buxton| Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 09:00:56 +0000

We tend to fall into two camps with password complexity: complex but difficult to remember versus easy to remember but hackable. Is there a third option?

Kaspersky Security

Why you should be careful with browser extensions

January 30, 2018 admin Adware, Browsers, chrome, extensions, Firefox, plugins, privacy, Security, Tips

Credit to Author: Alex Perekalin| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 14:00:01 +0000

Browser extensions are handy, but they can also be really dangerous. Here’s what can go wrong and what you can do about it.

Kaspersky Security

The password dilemma: simple and crackable, or strong and forgettable?

January 24, 2018 admin kaspersky lab, Kaspersky Password Manager, password manager, passwords, Security, Tips

Credit to Author: Marvin the Robot| Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:57:40 +0000

Simple passwords are easy to crack, complex ones hard to remember. Using one strong password for all logins isn’t safe. What’s the solution?

Kaspersky Security

Why it is better to purchase an antivirus directly from the developer

January 15, 2018 admin Advice, Antivirus, Kaspersky Internet Security, online payments, online sales, Products, Tips

Credit to Author: Alex Savitsky| Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:30:07 +0000

When you want to save money by buying an antivirus from untrusted online sellers, you ultimately risk your money and might land in trouble afterwards.