Ransomware is a nasty malware where criminals take control of your computer and force you to pay a ransom to regain access to your data. The new twist, however, is that the criminals make it look like the government is coming after you. The pop-up messages can be quite scary at first claiming that the […] More
A young hacker in the UK was sentenced to two years in prison for launching DDoS attacks against high-profile companies and selling hacking tools in the dark web. The 21-year-old youngster from Liverpool orchestrated coordinated attacks against some well-known brands including Google and Skype. The hacker ran a massive botnet with about seven thousand infected […] More
Every month, ESET compiles the most dangerous computer viruses worldwide to find out what malware is most likely to endanger users’ computers. The latest list shows a new kind of virus is leading in the last few weeks. #1 JS/CoinMiner Trojans at the top of the podium, it is malicious a script that can be […] More
Applies to: Windows 10, version 1709 and later Controlled folder access was introduced in Windows version 1709 to provide enhanced data protection from malicious apps and viruses, such as ransomware. It is part of Windows Defender Exploit Guard. Go to the Windows Defender Security app to enable Controlled folder access. Step 1: Click the shield […] More
An antivirus program is necessary to protect your computer and other devices from harmful malware, spyware, adware, and ransomware. It does this by scanning files and checking them against their virus database which has millions of defined viruses on file. When it finds a file or program that matches one of their definitions, the security […] More
Intel is taking some significant heat for their major CPU design flaw which easily takes the crown for the biggest security fail this year. At CES 2018 Brian Krzanich talked about the security and speed issues surrounding Meltdown and Spectre and how the company is trying to combat the problem. More
When it comes to security software, there are so many options out there that it’s often hard for most people to know what they need and what features they should be looking for. That’s where we come in. We’ve created this guide, so you don’t have to guess anymore. You’ll find information about the types […] More
Computer Viruses 101 Anti-virus programs promise to cover a broad range of things, especially malware, adware, spyware, and ransomware. But, what are these things and what can they do to your computer systems? Keep reading to find out what these things are, how they can hurt you, and how you can protect yourself from them. […] More
With cyber-crimes ever on the rise, it’s important to make sure that your computer is protected against the many different forms online threats. Computer viruses range in being annoying by sending tons of pop-up ads onto your network to locking you out of your computer until you pay a ransom or selling your identity to […] More
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