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 What Is a Security Breach? How to Protect Yourself
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Does a Factory Reset Get Rid of Viruses?
You can use the reset feature to destroy the virus from your PC. Besides being an excellent way to eliminate viruses, this is also a way to remove all the information you have. Such a step requires a lot of preparing and precautions taken. But do not forget that hackers work hard to improve their… Continue reading Does a Factory Reset Get Rid of Viruses?
Which Deadliest Virus in History? Types to Remember
What is the Deadliest Virus in History? On November 11, 1983, the first virus was written, which ushered in a new era of dangerous programs for computers. An American student at the University of Southern California, Fred Cohen, wrote a program that demonstrated the ability to infect a computer at a virus reproduction rate of… Continue reading Which Deadliest Virus in History? Types to Remember
Does My Phone Have a Virus
How to Get Rid of Viruses on Your Phone? In the last 20 years, mobile phones have become the most popular device around the world. Thanks to the phone, the user can make online payments on the Internet, contact other users, and track their expenses, and others. But if this device falls under the attack… Continue reading Does My Phone Have a Virus
The Heuristic Virus: Definition and How to Prevent It
This article is for those who have seen the notification on their computer that there is a heuristic virus in the system. What is this “heuristic virus” and is it dangerous? Before analyzing the meaning of this virus, let’s analyze the original meaning of the word “heuristic”. Heuristics is a science that studies methods, techniques,… Continue reading The Heuristic Virus: Definition and How to Prevent It
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
How To Use Public Wi-Fi Safely: Risks To Watch Out For
In a world where almost everything comes with a price it’s sometimes nice to have at least free wifi. But starting with such a poetic intro here actually comes the real concern: how to use Wi-Fi for free and keep your data private. Many people don’t realize it but using public Wi-Fi puts you at… Continue reading How To Use Public Wi-Fi Safely: Risks To Watch Out For
New Times, New Threats: Adware.Amonetize investigation
Lately, our Team faced with complaints about Adware.amonetize virus. It hits most of the countries of Europe, the biggest quantity of infections is in China, Azerbaijan, Iran, Italy, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia. It doesn’t matter Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari or other browsers do you use: you will see ads anyway. We investigated… Continue reading New Times, New Threats: Adware.Amonetize investigation
Warning Signs That Your Computer Is Infected: Does Your Computer Have Viruses
Something is off with your device and you have the premonitions why. You got infected with a computer virus. But put the panic aside and before you do anything in a rush have some knowledge in order to know where to start dealing with the problem. And actually to learn what the problem is because… Continue reading Warning Signs That Your Computer Is Infected: Does Your Computer Have Viruses
Top 10 Deadliest Virus in
Computer viruses are really similar to real-life ones. They can infect thousands of PCs in just one hour, so we can call it an epidemic. Agreed, it is exciting to look at how each virus works and how antivirus programs have become necessary for anyone with an electronic device. So, we have made a list… Continue reading Top 10 Deadliest Virus in