These days, the smartphone is more than just a means of communication. Every day we use it to communicate with friends and family, message social networks, browse the web. There are also more specific tasks – accessing our bank account, online shopping, taking photos and videos, streaming, and much more. Your smartphone is the key… Continue reading Five Easy Smartphone Security Tips to Keep It Safe From Hackers
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.
How DDoS Can Badly Hurt Your Business
Everyone at least once faced the fact that they cannot go to the desired site or use some service. This is often because companies’ websites have become victims of DDoS attacks. It is even worse when you own a business, and your customers cannot reach you because of the attack. But first, let’s understand what… Continue reading How DDoS Can Badly Hurt Your Business
TrickBot Members Sanctioned By U.S. and UK
US and UK law enforcements imposed sanctions against 7 members of a cybercrime gang that stands after TrickBot malware, including top management. Cooperation between the U.S. The Department of Treasury and U.K Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office ended up identifying the personality of key actors of this malware gang. Sanctions brought serious restrictions upon financial… Continue reading TrickBot Members Sanctioned By U.S. and UK
IceBreaker Backdoor Emerged, Exploiting New Phishing Way
A new player has appeared in cyberspace, with surprisingly new methods. A previously unknown group attacked gambling and online gaming companies using a yet unknown backdoor, named IceBreaker by researchers. IceBreaker Backdoor exploits new phishing way The method of compromising is based on the fact that tech support workers are tricked into opening malicious screenshots… Continue reading IceBreaker Backdoor Emerged, Exploiting New Phishing Way
Google Search Malvertising: Fake Ads of Free Programs in Google Ads
Google Search malvertising is an unpleasant phenomenon of malicious advertisements in search engine results. Ads up there are called to make it easier to find users interested in specific queries, but it ended up being yet another object of hackers’ exploitation. Let’s see why these links appear, how dangerous they are, and how you can… Continue reading Google Search Malvertising: Fake Ads of Free Programs in Google Ads
Was Your Apple ID Hacked? Here’s How To Secure Your Account
Apple’s services and products are only accessible through their walled garden. Users can only access the company’s products and services with an Apple ID. If someone figures out your Apple ID credentials, there’s a lot of personal data at risk. Anyone with access to the account can read all emails, regardless of whether they are… Continue reading Was Your Apple ID Hacked? Here’s How To Secure Your Account
Windows 7 Extended Security Update Program cancelled
On January 8, 2023, Microsoft announced the cancellation of the ESU program for Windows 7. The OS version released back in 2009 now lost all the support from its developer. In January 2020, Microsoft canceled all updates for Windows 7, and the only Service Pack for this version was released in 2013. Let’s see what… Continue reading Windows 7 Extended Security Update Program cancelled
Web Application Firewall: Difference Blocklist and Allowlist WAFs
You may have come across a Web Application Firewall (WAF) concept but have yet to give it much thought. However, it is essential to understand what a WAF is to decide if it is right for you. Now we will take a closer look at web application firewalls and give you a definition, explain their… Continue reading Web Application Firewall: Difference Blocklist and Allowlist WAFs
Dangerous Virus & Malware Threats in 2023
Virus and malware threats are constantly evolving and become more sophisticated and more dangerous over time; this makes it extremely difficult to maintain your data’s security. Unless you’re adequately protected, you risk to become a victim of the latest computer viruses and malware attacks. In addition, cybercriminals are relentless. They will stop at nothing to… Continue reading Dangerous Virus & Malware Threats in 2023
Security Breach
A security breach is an unauthorized access to a device, network, program, or data. Security breaches result from the network or device security protocols being violated or circumvented. Let’s see the types of security breaches, the ways they happen, and methods to counteract security breaches. What is a Security Breach? First of all, let’s have… Continue reading Security Breach