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Malware

What is Grayware?

Grayware can affect your device’s performance and compromise your security online, as well as being a nuisance.

May 12, 2022·4 min read
What is cyber security? What you need to know

Cyber security is the state or process of protecting networks, devices, and programs from any type of cyber attack. Cyber security starts with users having good cyber threat defense education.

August 09, 2018·4 min read
What is a Trojan?

Borrowed from the story of the wooden horse used to trick the defenders of Troy into sneaking soldiers into their city, a Trojan Horse hides malware in what appears to be a normal file.

August 08, 2018·4 min read

Online Scams

Video games and COVID-19: How to avoid scams as more people play online

People are spending more time playing online video games due to lockdowns and the coronavirus. Watch out for these scams.

August 08, 2018·3 min read
Top 5 social media scams

Social media sites like twitter and facebook have a dark side. Phishing requests are a common ploy by cybercriminals. Beware of blindly clicking on shortened URLs. Check your antivirus and anti-spyware protection.

August 08, 2018·3 min read
Teach your kids to avoid online scams

Surfing the Internet means possible exposure to online scams. Learn the basics to teach your kids to avoid scams online.

August 08, 2018·2 min read

Emerging Threats

Yahoo announces data breach affecting 500 million users

If you have a Yahoo account, you need to change your password now. If you reuse that password on any other online accounts, you should change that too.

August 08, 2018·2 min read
Working remote due to the coronavirus? These 7 tips will help keep your connections secure

Due to the coronavirus, many employers are having their employees to work from home. Learn tips to help keep your work devices secure.

May 09, 2020·3 min read
What you need to do about the WPA2 Wi-Fi network vulnerability

It may take some time for the manufacturer of your devices to come up with a security patch for this. In the meantime, there are extra steps you can take to help secure your devices.

August 08, 2018·3 min read
What to look for when buying antivirus software

Does antivirus software do its job well ? Know more.

August 08, 2018·3 min read

How To

6 Things We Can Learn From Gaming

Do you think that video and computer games are a waste of time? Then read our article to find out why that might not be the case.

June 28, 2022·2 min read
7 Do's and Don’ts of secure online tax filing

Online fraud is one of fastest growing crimes of our time. The ability to be anonymous, and the fact that it can be performed anywhere in the world makes it very difficult, if not impossible, for law enforcement to curb it.

August 08, 2018·3 min read
Catch spyware before it snags you

Have you ever clicked on an intriguing ad or link while surfing the Web and had a barrage of pop-up windows flood your screen or your browser suddenly send you to a slew of unsavory sites?

August 08, 2018·2 min read
Clean your phone for a better digital life

Have you ever wondered what an actual white hat hacker has to say about your online security?

May 19, 2022·4 min read

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