Search results for: “Phishing”

Three Steps For Combating Cybercrime

In this digital age, we all need to be aware of the threat of cybercriminals and their ability to get through our systems. While we are all aware of the need for antivirus software, there are also many other ways that we can combat the threat of hacking or other forms of cybercrime. Here we…

December 23, 2018
10 Stupid Ways to Easily Get Hacked Online

I’m not a certified online security expert, but I’ve been on the internet long enough with enough experience to tell you a thing or two about how people fall victim to hack attacks. Well, some of the tips given in this article are simple common sense, and some actually need you to be a bit tech-savvy.…

July 25, 2017
Security Master Review: A Complete Security Suite For Android

There’s a reason Google keeps issuing security patches to Android OS like every month. There are flaws that keep getting patched but unfortunately, these patches don’t make it to every Android device. To be safe, it’s best to put the security of your device into your own hands even if you get these patches every month.…

May 25, 2017
5 Best Antivirus Software Programs For 2016 (Free And Paid Versions)

A couple of years back (to be precise, 2013), I wrote an article here on the 5 best antiviruses of that year. That list is probably outdated right now. Yes, it is, which is why I’m prompted to make a new list. We all would admit to the fact that a device(laptops, computers & smartphones) without an…

April 1, 2016
Internet Security: How To Keep Your Data Safe

We are really sorry to inform you that internet safety is something that everyone talks about, but unfortunately, it does not exist anymore. All the time we hear about some new threat that is capable of wreaking havoc on every machine and every device that is connected to the internet. There are no machines that…

February 13, 2016
Fix: Your Facebook Account Being Used to Share NSFW Links

Over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed a lot of people on my Facebook friends list sharing posts from different blogs. A new tactic some of these bloggers use is to create Facebook apps and tricking ignorant users to grant access to their account. We’ve extensively covered getting hacked through phishing but this method is…

November 7, 2015
How I Almost Got Hacked Due to an Awful Browser Setting

I always thought I was too careful to get hacked but something happened last week that showed what I believed was just an illusion. You can never be always careful and the simple fact is that anyone can get hacked. I almost lost my primary email address due to phishing. Okay, I know it sounds…

July 9, 2015
How to Set up a VPN And Why You Should [Infographic]

It’s not every internet user that is aware of the risks they take daily surfing the internet unprotected. As a matter of fact, only a few take internet security seriously and that’s why people get their personal info compromised every now and then without even knowing it. Apart from having a good antivirus program that…

March 4, 2015
Internet Security: How to Stay Safe On The Internet

Either directly or indirectly, almost everything we do these days requires the internet or somehow connected to the world wide web and the internet seems to be growing too fast for most people to comprehend. There are risks involved with using the internet like virus attacks, malware, spyware and data theft which has affected a…

August 18, 2014
How to Keep Your Profile Safe on Facebook

Facebook is probably the most popular social networking site in the world and with millions of people logging in and creating their profiles everyday, real life friends and total strangers alike adding you to their lists. It’s worth mentioning that even though the website has been up for a number of years, you still get…

March 5, 2014
Pinning Down Trouble: The Rise of Pinterest Spam

With almost 50 million users, Pinterest has quickly become one of the top social media sites, trailing behind only Facebook and Twitter in the total number of users and daily visits. Users love the site for its inspirational, eye-candy qualities, and businesses are starting to learn how to harness the power of Pinterest to grow…

August 19, 2013
Facebook Hacking – How To Protect Your Account

I’m assuming you love facebook, hanging out with old friends, making new connections, chatting when you’re less busy and reading all those funny status updates on your news feed, right? Did you know your facebook account can be hacked? You can lose access to your facebook account as there are ways to hack a facebook…

November 2, 2011