What is adware meaning? It is an agressive software whose goal is to collect marketing information about the user loading them with an avalanche of advertisements, often in the form of pop-ups, text links, or banners. Users may download this kind of program unknowingly when it comes in a bundle with other software package users… Continue reading 8 Symptoms Of Adware: How to Avoid it
Author: Stephanie Adlam
I write about how to make your Internet browsing comfortable and safe. The modern digital world is worth being a part of, and I want to show you how to do it properly.
Google Report Companies Creating Mobile Spyware for Governments
Google Reveals An Italian Company to Sell Android and iOS Spyware to Governments In its blog, Google has published a report revealing that multiple companies have been crafting and selling spyware exploiting mobile devices’ zero-day vulnerabilities discovered by Google specialists last year. The post includes code fragments from the disputed malware. Over 30 companies turned… Continue reading Google Report Companies Creating Mobile Spyware for Governments
WiFi-Hacking by Neighbours is Rampant in the UK, Research Says
WiFi-Hacking by Neighbors is Rampant in the UK, Research Says The research by a broadband Internet provider Konnect showed that more than 4 million Brits possess the experience of hacking their neighbors’ wireless routers to reduce their expenses. About 2000 respondents took part in the research, which showed that one hacker, on average, used their… Continue reading WiFi-Hacking by Neighbours is Rampant in the UK, Research Says
Static And Dynamic Ip Address: Brief Comparison
The Internet is built on IP addresses. They are divided into dynamic and static. Today we will look at the features of static and dynamic IP addresses and find out which type of IP address is more suitable for which tasks. What is an IP address? An IP address is a unique number that is… Continue reading Static And Dynamic Ip Address: Brief Comparison
DNS Cache Poisoning and DNS Spoofing
DNS poisoning and spoofing is a cyberattack that exploits vulnerabilities in DNS servers to redirect traffic from legitimate servers to fake ones. Once exposed to a fake page, you may be puzzled about how to fix the problem, even though you’re the only one who can do it. Therefore, you need to know precisely how… Continue reading DNS Cache Poisoning and DNS Spoofing
Nine Web Scammers Arrested by Dutch Police in a Europol Operation
Nine Internet scammers arrested in the Netherlands during Dutch-Belgian joint operation Belgium and the Netherlands have conducted a Europol-supported operation to neutralize a group of cybercriminals. Malefactors made millions of euros with phishing and other fraudulent schemes. The operation was carried out by Belgium and Netherlands police with the support of Europol. The Dutch police… Continue reading Nine Web Scammers Arrested by Dutch Police in a Europol Operation
Meta to Give up its Discriminating Ad-Targeting System
Meta Cooperates Facing Chargers of Digital Discrimination A historic legal event took place when, after accusations of unlawful discrimination put in the design of the targeted advertising system employed by Meta, the company agreed to cease using the tool and pay the penalty of around $115,000. The source of the news is the June 21… Continue reading Meta to Give up its Discriminating Ad-Targeting System
Ryuk – Devastatingly Effective Targeted Ransomware
Ransomware is a malicious program which an attacker injects into your device to encrypt your data and hold your digital life hostage. Ryuk ransomware is similar to the typical ransomware but enhanced. It deliberately preys on high-profile targets capable of paying large amounts of money. Today we will learn what Ryuk ransomware is, how it… Continue reading Ryuk – Devastatingly Effective Targeted Ransomware
A Former Amazon Employee Charged for Digital Fraud. Sentencing in September
Paige Thompson Faces up to 20 Years for Wire Fraud Paige Thompson, 36, a resident of Seattle, who worked as an engineer in Amazon Web Services, has been charged with seven felonies. She has been found guilty of five cases of unauthorized access to protected systems, damaging a protected computer, and wire fraud. For fraud… Continue reading A Former Amazon Employee Charged for Digital Fraud. Sentencing in September
How to Delete Facebook Account Page Permanently
Before you delete your Facebook account, you should understand the consequences of this. So, here are some of the most relevant things that will happen after removal: How to Deactivate Facebook Account In time, you may get bored with this social network. You may also want not to use the Internet and all networks for… Continue reading How to Delete Facebook Account Page Permanently