Many consumers and industry professionals in the realm of digital app development would assume that the public is happy to trade security for usability when it comes to a mobile app. This bit of common sense is incorrect as recent studies show most consumers are quite savvy about their digital security and demand robust protection […]
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Why You Should Think Twice About Posting Back-to-School Pictures
Posting back to school pictures is not only cliché, but are also annoying. Usually these are posted on social media websites. We all know how much social media affects young minds and can manipulate them into thinking social media equals real life. You can also accidentally post information that you did not intend to do […]
5 Best Antivirus Software With Performance Optimization for PC Gamers
When it comes to configuring and optimizing your gaming system, selecting a good antivirus protection software may not be at the top of your priority list. Yet, it is necessary and you should give this issue due attention, despite the notion that gamers are not really a target of malicious attacks. The most important thing […]
5 Surefire Things That’ll Get You Targeted by Ransomware
Ransomware doesn’t target people randomly, but targets those who display certain characteristics. The first thing that attracts ransomware attacks is keeping proprietary information on your computer. A second problem is reusing passwords for multiple websites and services. Linking your identity to all your digital profiles is a further risk. Attackers may use social connections as […]
EFF: Delays aren’t good enough; Apple must abandon its surveillance plans
Apple is still in its fight for backdoor security. Their current plan is delaying the ability add to scan all of the users photos for CSAM, or child abuse material. The Electronic Frontier Foundation has stated that their delay for these backdoors is no longer viable and Apple must drop. The FVEY is a group […]
The 6 Best Free and Open-Source SMS Apps for Android
There are very many free, paid, open-source or a combination of the three. Which one you want may be different from something someone else wants. One of the most widely used app is Signal. It has great privacy protection, encryption, and security. You need to make sure that the free app you are using is […]
What Is Flubot Malware on Android?
Flutbot, spyware intended to steal financial login data, takes advantage of Android’s ability to sideload apps. It begins with an SMS message from an apparently reputable source, such as FedEx. If clicked, it asks the user to download and install an app to check package delivery status. It will then access contacts and use those […]
How to Use Firefox’s Enhanced Tracking Protection to Stay Secure Online
Staying safe while browsing the Internet is more important than ever, and the significance of online security will only increase in the future. Majority of websites are using tracking cookies that are hidden, but have information about you as a user. Firefox has an advanced protection from such sites, and it blocks scripts that can […]
Why Is Microsoft Launching Windows 11 Now?
Why is Microsoft releasing Windows 11 during an unprecedented silicon shortage? Windows 10 was released six years ago and most everyone in the Windows world runs it. It will be supported through 2025. However, 2020 brought a boost in PC sales. To keep the boom going, Microsoft can take advantage of concerns about security, one […]
Malwarebytes Update (2020)
Malwarebytes Virus Protection Program Microsoft Security has come a long way in the last 20 years. In the beginning Microsoft offered no security in their Windows Operating Systems. Windows XP had an anemic Firewall and no virus protection to talk of. I don’t know about you but I remember being infected with every kind of […]