Browser extensions are convenient little utilities that may adjust browsing experience and make it more comfortable for you personally. However, such a convenient shell – an applet to the legitimate program – could not have been ignored by malicious actors. In this post, I will uncover about malicious browser extensions, their nature and potential harm.… Continue reading Browser Extensions: Are They Safe?
Author: Polina Lisovskaya
I have been working as a marketing manager for many years and I like to look for interesting topics for you
15 Cybersecurity Myths and Denials
There are many cybersecurity myths, just as in any industry that demands specialized knowledge. People often make reckless statements about viruses, anti-malware programs, and general cybersecurity practices. This leads to unbelievably silly—and potentially costly—situations. Now, we’re here to set the record straight. We’ll show you which beliefs are myths and which have some truth to… Continue reading 15 Cybersecurity Myths and Denials
How to Stay Safe When Using Email?
Email has been a staple in the internet world for over two decades, significantly enhancing communication. It has simplified the exchange of critical information for people within and beyond the business sector, allowing discussions from any global location. This tool has particularly revolutionized the business landscape. However, securing email communications has become crucial with the… Continue reading How to Stay Safe When Using Email?
Cracked Games
Another one may crack everything that one human ever created. This sentence, in different alterations, is often used by computer pirates. Cracked games can be easily downloaded on the Internet. Of course, the main advantage of cracked apps is that they are completely free. This factor is a reason for cracked games’ popularity in 3rd… Continue reading Cracked Games
Your Computer is Infected
Your computer is infected is a campaign of scam pop-up notifications, that aims at tricking users into downloading unwanted programs. Key purpose of the popups is to intimidate people, making them think their system is infected. Let’s debunk this scam by going through each of its steps, and see how to avoid it in future.… Continue reading Your Computer is Infected
10 Ways to Protect Your Personal Data
The first hacking attacks and the realization of the danger of trusting information to the digital media became a shock to computer users. That’s when the question of data protection rose, and the development of the first antivirus programs began. And that was even before the Internet became a usual thing. Nowadays, when every home… Continue reading 10 Ways to Protect Your Personal Data
11 Signs If Your Computer Has A Virus
Something seems off with your device, and you have a suspicion why: you might be infected with a computer virus. But don’t panic. Before taking any rushed actions, it’s important to understand what you’re dealing with. The world of computer viruses is vast and complex, much like the diverse flora and fauna of our planet.… Continue reading 11 Signs If Your Computer Has A Virus
Google Tricks For Better Searching
Google is an iconic search engine. You use it every day, as well as 8.5 billion people who are connected to the Internet, use it, too. But there are a lot of functions that are always present inside of Google, that can make searching much easier or comfortable in one step. However, more than 20%… Continue reading Google Tricks For Better Searching
Reset Browser Chrome, Opera, Edge, Firefox and Safari to Default
Why do I need to reset my browser settings? There are a lot of reasons to reset your browser. Generally, they have malicious origins. Most of the malware infects not only your system but also your browser. Nasty redirects, slow performance of search process, ads, replaced homepage and search engine – these are consequences of… Continue reading Reset Browser Chrome, Opera, Edge, Firefox and Safari to Default
How to Report a False Positive Detection?
Gridinsoft is an antivirus software company that provides powerful solutions for detecting and removing malware from computers. However, sometimes our software may generate false positive detections, which can frustrate users. If you believe we have wrongly detected a legitimate file as malware, you can report the false positive detection to us. Here are the steps… Continue reading How to Report a False Positive Detection?