Mozilla, a browser maker, these days introduced its collaboration with a non-earnings newsroom Markup. The collective efforts of companies could be directed toward studies into a selected subject of the net that regularly stays disregarded through customers, researchers and policymakers. This time beneath the scrupulous eyes of experts and newshounds the predominant social platform Facebook… Continue reading The Facebook Pixel Hunt
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.
What Is VulkanRT? Does It a Virus?
As a user, you may have concerns when you notice an unknown folder and a program icon in the Windows Start Menu, both named VulkanRT. What is this program? Whence it came? Is VulkanRT a virus? Should I remove it? If these questions flash in your mind, you’ve come to the right place. In this… Continue reading What Is VulkanRT? Does It a Virus?
Volvo Cars under Snatch attack
In its press release, Volvo Cars, a Swedish multinational luxury vehicle manufacturer based in Torslanda, Gothenburg, reported unlawful third party access to its records. Upon discovery of the violation, the company notified the relevant authorities and took steps to prevent further access to its property. Immediately shares of Volvo Cars fell 3.2% at 3:55 p.m.… Continue reading Volvo Cars under Snatch attack
Antivirus scanner and anti-malware. What is the difference?
Antivirus, anti-malware software, antivirus scanner… There are so many terms, and all of them look so similar, but they’re different. It is easy to confuse the user who does not have any information about all these things. Thus, it is important to clear out these things in easy words. From a certain point of view,… Continue reading Antivirus scanner and anti-malware. What is the difference?
Magnat campaigns delivering fake installers
Cyber security specialists warn of the Magnat malicious distribution waves targeted at the potential users of some most popular software. Threat actors use the methods of malvertising to successfully distribute their malicious software installer. The work presents itself especially tricky as it predisposes its victims to a high degree of trust and feeling of legitimacy.… Continue reading Magnat campaigns delivering fake installers
Slow PC: Tips to improve PC performance in Windows
Have you been noticing strange decelerations or even freezings in the work of your computer lately? Has it become noisier, as if it struggles, loaded with tasks when you know you gave it none? If this sounds familiar, you need to find a reason for such slow PC trouble. It is unlikely that your PC… Continue reading Slow PC: Tips to improve PC performance in Windows
Malware vs. Virus. Difference explained
The topic of this small post is malware vs. virus conceptual clarification. We remember times when people used to call any harmful program a “virus”. Today this “malware” term popped out! How do these words correlate? People seem to use them freely and arbitrarily. But is such usage correct? Let’s investigate. For those who are… Continue reading Malware vs. Virus. Difference explained
Apache Log4j Vulnerability explained by Google
On December 17th, 2021 in their blog Google Open Source Insights Team explained the whole situation they observed concerning Apache Log4j Vulnerability. They described the widespread vulnerability and current progress in fixing the open source JVM ecosystem. Also Team shared their thoughts on how long it will possibly take for this vulnerability to be fixed… Continue reading Apache Log4j Vulnerability explained by Google
How to Remove a Virus From a Computer in Safe Mode
Most widespread viruses can be removed from your PC without any additional setups. However, some “serious” examples of computer viruses can block the anti-malware software usage or just load the CPU so much that the security tool will fail to start. For that case (and some other actions) Microsoft added the Safe Mode to their… Continue reading How to Remove a Virus From a Computer in Safe Mode
What is Discord virus? Investigating a new online fraud
Discord virus is only the name of a spamming campaign that takes place on this communication platform. The exact type of malware you can get through these tricks may vary in an extensive range. Nonetheless, the fraudsters’ method to fool you cannot be named original. There are two well-distinguishable ways – thick and gentle. A… Continue reading What is Discord virus? Investigating a new online fraud